The Al Salam Tecom Tower is a 47-floor tower in the Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 195 m (640 ft). Construction of the Al Salam Tecom Tower was completed in 2008.

Al Salam Tecom Tower
Al Salam Tecom Tower under construction on 4 August 2007.
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General information
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°06′06.29″N 55°10′15.74″E / 25.1017472°N 55.1710389°E / 25.1017472; 55.1710389
Completed2008
Technical details
Floor count47
Design and construction
Architect(s)DAR Consult

On 14 May 2008, a fire broke out on the 47th floor of Al Salam Tecom Tower.[1] There were no reported injuries.[2] The roof of the building is shaped on an angle where it would draw a straight line to Mecca if extended. This rooftop quirk is copied on the NBAD Tower nearby.

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References

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  1. ^ "Investigation continues into cause of fire at Dubai's Al Salam Tecom Tower". Daily Commercial News. 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  2. ^ "Fire breaks out at Dubai Internet City". Gulf News. 2008-05-14. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
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