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Emaar Properties, PJSC

About

Member Since: 2009

Member Offices: Dubai

Website: http://www.emaar.ae/index.aspx?page=home

Emaar Properties PJSC, a Dubai-based Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer and provider of premier lifestyles. Emaar has been shaping the landscapes and lives in the Emirate since the company’s inception in 1997.

The company specializes in creating value-added, master-planned communities that meet the full spectrum of lifestyle needs. A highlight of Emaar’s approach to developing integrated lifestyle destinations is Downtown Dubai, home of Burj Khalifa.

While continuing to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, Emaar has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its shareholders. Emaar’s focused expansion and diversification strategy sees it firmly positioned to take global center-stage as a multinational and diversified business group.

Fields of Expertise

Developer; Financial Industry; Owner (Buildings, Land)

Buildings

Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.

RANK
Name
Status

Completed

Architecturally Topped Out

Structurally Topped Out

Under Construction

On Hold

Proposed

Vision

Never Completed

Demolished

Competition Entry

Canceled

Proposed Renovation

Under Renovation

Renovated

Under Demolition

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Height
1 Burj Khalifa
828 m / 2,717  ft
2 Marina 101
425 m / 1,394  ft
3 23 Marina
392.4 m / 1,287  ft
4 The Address Boulevard
370 m / 1,214  ft
5 Il Primo Tower
356 m / 1,168  ft
6 The Address Residence - Fountain Views III
331.8 m / 1,089  ft
7 The Address
302.2 m / 991  ft
8 Vida Za'abeel - Tower 1
301.5 m / 989  ft
9 The Address Beach Resort
301 m / 988  ft
10 Forte Tower 1
281.3 m / 923  ft

Awards

The Address Beach Resort

Award of Excellence: The Address Beach Resort

Construction Award 2022

Ctbuh Leaders

Koen Meert

Koen Meert

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, Dubai, 2019 – Present

Dubai

Building Completions Timeline

Videos

22 October 2018

Polycentric vs. Monocentric: The Future of Vertical Urbanism?

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Research

01 May 2025

Skylines Shape Societies

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Global News

04 April 2024

Construction Firm is Awarded Residential Project in Dubai

A new project in Dubai consisting of twin 52-story residential buildings has been awarded to construction company Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Developed by Emaar...

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Associated companies

Emaar Hospitality Group

Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.

RANK
Name
Height
1 Burj Khalifa

828 m / 2,717 ft
2 Dubai Creek Tower

828 m / 2,717 ft
3 Marina 106

445 m / 1,460 ft
4 Marina 101

425 m / 1,394 ft
5 23 Marina

392 m / 1,287 ft
6 The Address Boulevard

370 m / 1,214 ft
7 Il Primo Tower

356 m / 1,168 ft
8 The Address Residence - Fountain Views III

332 m / 1,089 ft
9 The Address

302 m / 991 ft
10 Vida Za'abeel - Tower 1

302 m / 989 ft
11 The Address Beach Resort

301 m / 988 ft
12 Il Primo Tower 2

300 m / 984 ft
13 Forte Tower 1

281 m / 923 ft
14 Marina Pinnacle

280 m / 919 ft
15 The Address Residence - Fountain Views I

280 m / 918 ft
15 The Address Residence - Fountain Views II

280 m / 918 ft
17 Boulevard Point

280 m / 918 ft
18 Vida Za'abeel - Tower 2

276 m / 905 ft
19 St Regis Residences Dubai Tower 1

269 m / 883 ft
20 Grande Signature Residences

267 m / 876 ft
21 Opera Grand

267 m / 875 ft
22 Address Grand Creek Harbour Tower 2

266 m / 873 ft
23 The Address Residence Sky View Tower 1

264 m / 867 ft
24 The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 1

260 m / 853 ft
25 Downtown Views II, Tower 1

259 m / 849 ft
26 The Grand at Dubai Creek Harbour

255 m / 837 ft
27 Burj Vista Tower 1

255 m / 835 ft
28 Downtown Views I

248 m / 813 ft
29 Emaar Square The Address Hotel & Residences

245 m / 802 ft
30 Downtown Views II, Tower 2

242 m / 793 ft
31 Vida Residence Downtown Dubai

238 m / 782 ft
32 The Address Residence Sky View Tower 2

236 m / 773 ft
33 The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2

230 m / 755 ft
34 Vida Hotel and Residences - Dubai Marina Yacht Club

230 m / 754 ft
35 The Mansion at Burj Khalifa

227 m / 745 ft
36 Address Grand Creek Harbour Tower 1

226 m / 741 ft
37 Burj Royale

215 m / 704 ft
38 Downtown Views II, Tower 3

214 m / 703 ft
39 Grosvenor House The Residence

210 m / 690 ft
39 Grosvenor House West Marina Beach

210 m / 690 ft
41 Le Reve

210 m / 689 ft
42 Tamani Hotel Marina

207 m / 679 ft
43 Harbour Views Tower 1

207 m / 679 ft
43 Harbour Views Tower 2

207 m / 679 ft
45 BLVD Heights Tower 1

200 m / 656 ft
46 Tower 52

198 m / 650 ft
47 Act One

193 m / 634 ft
48 The Address Dubai Mall

192 m / 629 ft
49 Horizon Tower

190 m / 623 ft
50 Al Sahab Tower I

187 m / 614 ft
51 29 Boulevard Tower 2

185 m / 607 ft
52 29 Boulevard Tower 1

185 m / 607 ft
53 Mesk Tower

185 m / 607 ft
53 Murjan Tower

185 m / 607 ft
55 Marina Terrace

183 m / 600 ft
56 St Regis Residences Dubai Tower 2

180 m / 589 ft
57 Botanica Tower

179 m / 588 ft
58 JBR Area B Tower B03 T01

177 m / 581 ft
58 Sadaf 4

177 m / 581 ft
58 Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

177 m / 581 ft
61 Forte Tower 2

176 m / 577 ft
62 Dusit Residence

174 m / 571 ft
63 Act Two

172 m / 565 ft
64 Bahar 1

171 m / 561 ft
65 Boulevard Plaza 1

168 m / 553 ft
66 Marina Plaza

167 m

548 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 38 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 7,217 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
67 KPM Tower

165 m / 541 ft
68 LIV LUX

164 m

538 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 48 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
69 Creek Horizon Tower 1

161 m / 530 ft
70 Bahar 3

161 m / 528 ft
70 Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach

161 m / 528 ft
72 Bahar 5

158 m / 518 ft
73 Time Place

158 m / 518 ft
74 Emaar Square Heights Residences

157 m / 515 ft
75 Murjan 1

151 m / 495 ft
75 Rimal 1

151 m / 495 ft
75 Sadaf 1 & 2

151 m / 495 ft
75 Sadaf 8

151 m / 495 ft
79 BLVD Heights Tower 2

150 m / 492 ft
80 Sadaf 6 & 7

149 m / 488 ft
81 Paloma Tower

146 m / 480 ft
82 Marina Tower

145 m / 476 ft
83 East South Ridge Tower 6

145 m / 475 ft
83 West South Ridge Tower 1

145 m / 475 ft
85 Emaar Square Office Tower

142 m / 466 ft
86 Boulevard Plaza 2

141 m / 463 ft
87 The Residences Tower 1

140 m / 459 ft
88 Marina Quays West Tower

140 m

459 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 41 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
89 Shams 1

139 m / 456 ft
90 Al Mass Tower

138 m / 453 ft
91 Amwaj 4

136 m / 446 ft
92 Marina Mansions

136 m / 446 ft
93 The Lofts East Tower

134 m / 440 ft
93 The Lofts West Tower

134 m / 440 ft
95 Ramada Downtown Dubai

134 m / 440 ft
96 Burj Views Tower 1

133 m / 438 ft
96 Burj Views Tower 2

133 m / 438 ft
96 Burj Views Tower 3

133 m / 438 ft
99 Murjan 5

133 m / 436 ft
99 Murjan 6

133 m / 436 ft
99 Rimal 3

133 m / 436 ft
99 Shams 2

133 m / 436 ft
99 Shams 4

133 m / 436 ft
104 Rimal 5

130 m / 425 ft
105 Rimal 2

127 m / 415 ft
105 Sadaf 2

127 m / 415 ft
107 Creekside 18 Tower 1

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
107 Creekside 18 Tower 2

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
107 Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 1

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
107 Dubai Creek Residences South Tower 1

126 m

413 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 37 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
111 Al Yass Tower

124 m / 407 ft
112 Sadaf 5

123 m / 404 ft
113 8 Boulevard Walk

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
113 Attessa Tower

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
113 Dubai Creek Gate - Tower 2

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
113 Tower 42

123 m

404 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 36 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
117 The Residences Tower 5

122 m / 400 ft
118 Rimal 4

120 m / 394 ft
118 Rimal 6

120 m / 394 ft
120 Bonaire Tower

120 m

394 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
120 East South Ridge Tower 5

120 m

394 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
120 Fairfield Tower

120 m

394 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
120 The Lofts Central Tower

120 m

394 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
120 West South Ridge Tower 2

120 m

394 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 35 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
125 Iris Blue

119 m

390 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 33 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 334 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
126 The Links East Tower

116 m

381 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 34 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
126 The Links West Tower

116 m

381 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 34 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
128 The Residences Tower 3

115 m / 377 ft
129 Blakely Tower

115 m / 376 ft
129 Sanibel Tower

115 m / 376 ft
131 Bahar 2

114 m / 373 ft
132 Creek Horizon Tower 2

113 m

371 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 33 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
132 Shemara Tower

113 m

371 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 33 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
134 Amwaj 3

111 m / 363 ft
134 Murjan 4

111 m / 363 ft
136 Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 2

109 m

358 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 32 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
136 Dubai Creek Residences South Tower 2

109 m

358 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 32 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
138 Aurora Tower

106 m

348 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 31 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
139 Bahar 4

104 m / 342 ft
140 East South Ridge Tower 4

103 m

338 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 30 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
141 Gargash Tower

103 m / 337 ft
142 Burj Vista Tower 2

98 m / 322 ft
143 Fairooz Tower

98 m / 322 ft
144 Dubai Creek Gate - Tower 1

96 m

315 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 28 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
145 Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 3

92 m

302 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 27 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
145 Dubai Creek Residences South Tower 3

92 m

302 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 27 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
147 Beauport Tower

89 m

292 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 26 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
148 Amwaj Rotana

88 m

289 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 23 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 1,227 other buildings of the same Hotel function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
149 The Residences Tower 4

85 m / 279 ft
150 West South Ridge Tower 3

85 m

279 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 25 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
151 Anbar Tower

85 m / 279 ft
152 Delphine Tower

82 m

269 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 24 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,585 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
153 The Residences Tower 6

76 m / 249 ft
154 Emaar Square Residences A

70 m / 230 ft
155 Emaar Square Residences B

70 m / 228 ft
156 Emaar Square Residences D

62 m / 204 ft
157 Emaar Square Residences C

54 m

177 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 15 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 334 other buildings of the same Retail / Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
158 Creek Waters 1

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158 Creek Waters 2

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160 Creek Palace Residneces

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161 Beach Vista Tower 1

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162 Beach Vista Tower 2

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163 Dubai Twin Towers 1

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163 Dubai Twin Towers 2

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Statistics

Average Building Age*

10 Years

Most Common Function*

Residential (72%)

Most Common Material*

Concrete (94%)

* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database

Based on 72 buildings over 150 m height with a function
 
Based on 72 buildings over 150 m height with a material
 

Building Completions Timeline

Building Map

Construction Time Chart

NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.

Ctbuh Leaders At Emaar Properties, PJSC

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, Dubai, 2019 – Present

Koen Meert

Group Director, Structural Design, Emaar Properties, PJSC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Videos

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22 October 2018

Polycentric vs. Monocentric: The Future of Vertical Urbanism?

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22 October 2018

The Future of Tall Building Technology

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21 October 2018

A Monument to the World: Dubai Creek Tower

The Dubai Creek Tower’s monumental design is influenced by the natural forms of the lily and evokes the shape of a minaret, a distinctive architectural...

16 March 2017

Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series: How High Can We Go?

Thursday, March 16, 2017. Chicago, United States of America. Hosted in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the first lecture of the series Building Tall...

18 October 2016

CTBUH Video Interview – Jon Pickard

Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Jon discusses the local economic impacts of tall buildings.

18 October 2016

CTBUH 2016 China Conference - Panel,"Tall Buildings and Context: How High Can We Go and Why Should We?"

Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates; Karl Almstead, Turner Construction Company; Andrew Nicholson, CBRE; Jon Pickard, Pickard Chilton; Ian Smith,...

16 October 2016

CTBUH Video Interview – Abrar Sheriff

Abrar Sheriff of Turner International is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Abrar discusses the planning and construction process for supertall...

12 November 2015

Interview: Nicholas Billotti

Nicholas Billotti, Chairman, Turner International LLC, discusses the contruction industry with Chris Bentley, during the 2015 CTBUH Awards Symposium at the Illinois Institute of Technology....

26 October 2015

Interview: Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2015 CTBUH New York Conference at the Grand Hyatt...

06 November 2014

Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award: Wind Engineering the World’s Tallest

Peter Irwin, one of the founding partners of Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc. (RWDI), has led wind engineering on many of the world’s tallest...

Research

01 May 2025

Skylines Shape Societies

Skyscrapers underpin urban economic and cultural vibrancy, creating dense hubs for human activity, argues Jason M. Barr.

16 May 2023

The Economics of Record-Breaking Height

Jason Barr & Peter A. Weismantle

This paper reviews the development history of record-breaking skyscrapers to better understand their economics. Given how tall they are, the supposed reason for their construction...

22 August 2022

The World’s Highest Pools: A Deep Dive

S. Isaac Work & Shawn Ursini, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

Tall building design has diversified and adapted to accommodate increased demand for distinctive amenities at a range of heights. Swimming pools are a classic feature...

22 August 2022

Interactive Study - The World's Highest Pools: A Deep Dive

S. Isaac Work & Shawn Ursini, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

Tall building design has diversified and adapted to accommodate increased demand for distinctive amenities at a range of heights. Swimming pools are a classic feature...

03 January 2022

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2021: A State of Current Construction

CTBUH Research

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released its annual report, CTBUH Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2021, part of the Tall...

12 January 2021

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2020: COVID-19 Contributes To Dip in Year-On-Year Completions

CTBUH Research

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released its annual report, CTBUH Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2020, part of the Tall...

01 August 2020

Interactive Study on Skybridges of Significance

CTBUH Research

Linking tall buildings with horizontal spaces, whether purely for circulation or containing programming, has been a subject of fascination for as long as tall buildings...

25 June 2020

Curtain Wall Façades on the New Generation of Supertall Buildings Present and Future Directions

Sae Hwang Oh, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Beginning in the late 19th century, construction of skyscrapers spread throughout Chicago, New York City, and then the world as demand of space in buildings...

20 March 2020

Interactive Study on The Tallest 20 in 2020: Then and Now

CTBUH Research

This research paper undertakes a review of the 2012 report by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, “Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the...

30 January 2020

Tall Building Predictions for 2020

CTBUH Research

The combined brains of the CTBUH editorial and database staff boldly predict what might happen across the global skyscraper industry in 2020. Check out our...

Global News

31 August 2023

Dubai Creek Tower to Undergo Redesign

Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that the Dubai Creek Tower is currently undergoing a redesign after a competition which saw several renowned international companies participate....

11 January 2023

Construction on Luxury Residential Development at Dubai Marina Begins

LIV Developers has announced that construction of its newest project, LIV LUX, has started in Dubai Marina. The G+47 luxury residential tower is expected to...

12 August 2022

Developer to Acquire Large Property in Dubai

Dubai developer Emaar Properties has agreed to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding for USD$2.04 billion. The amount will be paid equally in...

12 August 2022

Developer to Acquire Large Property in Dubai

Dubai developer Emaar Properties has agreed to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding for USD$2.04 billion. The amount will be paid equally in...

12 August 2022

Developer to Acquire Large Property in Dubai

Dubai developer Emaar Properties has agreed to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding for USD$2.04 billion. The amount will be paid equally in...

16 June 2021

Dubai Supertall Tops Out

Il Primo Tower 1 in Dubai has topped out at 356 meters. It is situated on the north side of the Opera House between The...

30 July 2020

CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood

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02 April 2020

Residential Tower in Dubai to Suspend Construction

Developer Emaar Properties has suspended construction of a residential tower in a prime Dubai location near the world’s tallest building, showing how the coronavirus is...

03 April 2018

Twin Towers at Creek Horizon Project in Dubai Reach Podium Level

Emaar Properties’ Creek Horizon residential project at Dubai Creek Harbour has reached ground level. The two-tower project is part of the Dubai Creek Harbour master-planned development,...

CTBUH Initiatives Involving Emaar Properties

Burj Khalifa to Host 2018 Conference Opening VIP Reception

04 April 2018

CTBUH is pleased to announce that Emaar Properties is supporting the 2018 Conference as Diamond sponsor, and will host the Opening VIP Reception at Burj Khalifa.

CTBUH Team Travels to Dubai

31 January 2018

CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel-Miller traveled to Dubai in preparation for the 2018 Middle East Conference.

CTBUH and AIA Highlight 2017's Top Middle Eastern Architects

04 October 2017

CTBUH Dubai and AIA Middle East partnered to host an event that focused on this year's top Middle Eastern architects and interior designers.

Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings

13 October 2016

The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.

Changsha Regional Tour Report

20–21 September 2014

The tour began with the Broad Sustainable Building (BSB) campus including the New-Ark Hotel. The group also visited Broad’s construction site of a 59-story tower.

CTBUH, EMI Lead Emirates Tall-Building Study Trip

23–27 March 2014

Georges Binder, Belgium Country Leader, recently joined with Executive Master Immobilier to conduct a study trip on tall buildings to the United Arab Emirates.