The Duja Tower is a 191 metres (627 feet) mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has 53 floors.[1][2] The building was designed by ZAS Architects and National Engineering Bureau, while the structural design was designed by Port Saeed Engineering.[4] In addition, it was developed by Nasser Lootah Real Estate.[3] Construction of the tower started in 2009 and completed in 2017.[4]
| Duja Tower | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential, office |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Address | Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Coordinates | 25°13′44″N 55°17′11″E / 25.2289°N 55.2863°E |
| Construction started | 2009 |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Tip | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 53[1][2] |
| Floor area | 110,380 m2 (1,188,120 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 12[3] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | ZAS Architects; National Engineering Bureau |
| Developer | Nasser Lootah Real Estate[3] |
| Structural engineer | Port Saeed Engineering |
| Website | |
| www | |
| References | |
| [4][5][6] | |
On the evening of 20 February 2020, a fire broke out on the upper parts of the building's claddings. In response, the residents were evacuated and sheltered to the nearby buildings. The National reported that the claddings were similar to that of Grenfell Tower fire. No injuries were reported.[7] On 22 February 2020, the residents were permitted to return to the building.[1][2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Masudi, Faisal (22 February 2020). "Dubai's fire-hit Duja Tower tenants start moving back in". Gulf News. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Sankar, Anjana (22 February 2020). "Duja Tower fire: Regular false alarm made tenants ignore warning bells". Khaleej Times. Dubai. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d Staff writer (24 February 2020). "Hundreds of residents of Dubai's Duja Tower return back after fire". Gulf Business. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "Duja Tower". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Duja Tower". Emporis. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Duja Tower". skyscraperpage.com. SkyscraperPage. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Amir, Salam Al (21 February 2020). "Dubai's Duja Tower fire: Neighbours and hotels rally behind residents after blaze". The National. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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