Uptown Tower by DMCC currently stands at 329 metres. Photo: DMCC
Uptown Tower by DMCC currently stands at 329 metres. Photo: DMCC
The building will reach 340 metres when its steel crown is added in a couple of months. Photo: DMCC
The building will reach 340 metres when its steel crown is added in a couple of months. Photo: DMCC
More than 23,000 vehicles delivered about 140,000 cubic metres of concrete to the construction site. Antonie Robertson / The National
More than 23,000 vehicles delivered about 140,000 cubic metres of concrete to the construction site. Antonie Robertson / The National
Construction began in the summer of 2019. More than 13 million man hours have gone into the completion of Uptown Tower. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
Construction began in the summer of 2019. More than 13 million man hours have gone into the completion of Uptown Tower. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
It took teams two days per floor to construct the outer layer of the building, which comprises more than 8,500 glass panels. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
It took teams two days per floor to construct the outer layer of the building, which comprises more than 8,500 glass panels. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National

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Dubai’s latest skyscraper Uptown Tower peaks at 329 metres

Skyscraper completion expected to be in autumn

The National

January 25, 2022

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Dubai’s latest skyscraper Uptown Tower reached 329 metres last week when the 79th level had its final pouring of concrete for the roof.

The building will reach 340 metres when the building’s steel crown is finished in a couple of months, DMCC, a free zone and trade and enterprise hub, said.

More than 23,000 vehicles have delivered about 140,000 cubic metres of concrete to complete the project, and 30,000 tonnes of steel was used as reinforcement.

At the heart of the district will be the iconic Uptown Tower
Paul Ashton,
DMCC

Construction began in the summer of 2019, meaning more than 13 million man-hours have gone into the completion of Uptown Tower.

Ninety per cent of the tower’s façade is finished, up to level 70. It took teams only two days per floor to construct the outer layer of the building, which consists of more than 8,500 glass panels.

“With the topping out of Uptown Tower, we are about to see one of the most exciting urban districts in Dubai come to life,” said Ahmed bin Sulayem, chief executive of DMCC.

The tower's facade is 90 per cent completed up to level 70. Photo: DMCC
The tower's facade is 90 per cent completed up to level 70. Photo: DMCC

“From the very start of the project, we set out to build Uptown Tower using the very latest smart and sustainable construction practices, which has enabled us to build an exceptional tower without any disruptions during what has been an incredibly challenging period for the global economy.”

Uptown Dubai is planned to be a mixed-use community, with 22 per cent of office space already leased and tenants committing to apartments to benefit from a choice of floor layouts. It will also have a five-star hotel and restaurants.

“The Uptown Dubai District will serve a diverse community of businesses, residents and visitors with premium office and residential spaces as well as a carefully curated mix of retail and lifestyle destinations,” said Paul Ashton, executive director at DMCC.

“At the heart of the district will be the iconic Uptown Tower,” he said.

The building was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture and is expected to acquire Leed Gold certification.

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Dubai's tallest towers

1. Burj Khalifa - 828m

2. Marina 101 - 425m

3. Princess Tower 413.4m

4. 23 Marina - 392.4m

5. Elite Residence - 380.5m

6. The Address Boulevard 370m

7. Ciel Tower - 365.5m (under construction)

8. Almas Tower - 360m

9. Gevora Hotel - 356.3m

10. - Il Primo Tower 1 - 356m (topped out)

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The world’s best-known skyscrapers: in pictures

The $5.7 billion Marina Bay Sands hotel and resort, left, (L) is world-renowned and frequently tops world's most beautiful skyscraper lists. AFP
The $5.7 billion Marina Bay Sands hotel and resort, left, (L) is world-renowned and frequently tops world's most beautiful skyscraper lists. AFP
Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building at 829.8 metres high. AFP
Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building at 829.8 metres high. AFP
Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world until 1998. To this day, it is the tallest property in Chicago. AFP
Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world until 1998. To this day, it is the tallest property in Chicago. AFP
A view of the Transamerica Pyramid building on August 19, 2019 in San Francisco, California. It was completed in 1972 and was the tallest building in San Francisco until 2018. AFP
A view of the Transamerica Pyramid building on August 19, 2019 in San Francisco, California. It was completed in 1972 and was the tallest building in San Francisco until 2018. AFP
Kuwait's tallest building is Al Hamra Tower, left. AFP
Kuwait's tallest building is Al Hamra Tower, left. AFP
The Evolution Tower is in Moscow, Russia. Formerly known as Wedding Palace and City Palace, its twisted, futuristic form designed by British architect Tony Kettle is what makes it stand out. Getty Images
The Evolution Tower is in Moscow, Russia. Formerly known as Wedding Palace and City Palace, its twisted, futuristic form designed by British architect Tony Kettle is what makes it stand out. Getty Images
While Torre Glories only has 38 stories, it has famously redefined the Barcelona skyline. Alamy Stock Photo
While Torre Glories only has 38 stories, it has famously redefined the Barcelona skyline. Alamy Stock Photo
Formerly known as London Bridge Tower, the Shard is a 72-storey skyscraper that's become one of the most recognisable buildings on the English capital's skyline. AFP
Formerly known as London Bridge Tower, the Shard is a 72-storey skyscraper that's become one of the most recognisable buildings on the English capital's skyline. AFP
Bahrain World Trade Centre was the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines and has even won awards for sustainability. AFP
Bahrain World Trade Centre was the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines and has even won awards for sustainability. AFP
Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh is the world's third-tallest building with a hole in it. Getty Images
Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh is the world's third-tallest building with a hole in it. Getty Images
The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei Financial Centre, is Taiwan's tallest building, and was the world's tallest until 2009. AFP
The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei Financial Centre, is Taiwan's tallest building, and was the world's tallest until 2009. AFP
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were for six years the tallest in the world, until 2004. AFP
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were for six years the tallest in the world, until 2004. AFP
Shanghai Tower in Pudong area, Shanghai is the tallest building in China and the world's second tallest building. EPA
Shanghai Tower in Pudong area, Shanghai is the tallest building in China and the world's second tallest building. EPA
The Chrysler Building has been a key part of the New York City skyline for more than 90 years. Between 1930 and 1931, it was actually the world's tallest building. AFP
The Chrysler Building has been a key part of the New York City skyline for more than 90 years. Between 1930 and 1931, it was actually the world's tallest building. AFP
The China Central Television Tower is in the central business district in Beijing. It's referred to as an 'anti-skyscraper' because of its unique design. AFP
The China Central Television Tower is in the central business district in Beijing. It's referred to as an 'anti-skyscraper' because of its unique design. AFP
The Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese-American architect I M Pei and the triangular glass building was for a few years the tallest building in the world outside the US. Getty Images
The Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese-American architect I M Pei and the triangular glass building was for a few years the tallest building in the world outside the US. Getty Images
Home to three schools, Tokyo's Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower boasts a unique cocoon-inspired design. Getty Images
Home to three schools, Tokyo's Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower boasts a unique cocoon-inspired design. Getty Images
Hotel & Casino Grand Lisboa in Macau boasts unique lotus flower-shaped architecture. AFP
Hotel & Casino Grand Lisboa in Macau boasts unique lotus flower-shaped architecture. AFP
The Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden is the tallest building in Scandinavia, but it was also the world's first "twisting" tower. AFP
The Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden is the tallest building in Scandinavia, but it was also the world's first "twisting" tower. AFP
30 St Mary Axe is a 41-storey office tower that cost £138m to make. Getty Images
30 St Mary Axe is a 41-storey office tower that cost £138m to make. Getty Images
The Shanghai World Financial Centre is among the top 15 tallest buildings in the world and among the top 10 in China. AFP
The Shanghai World Financial Centre is among the top 15 tallest buildings in the world and among the top 10 in China. AFP
Istanbul Sapphire Tower is among the Turkish city's tallest buildings and was formerly its tallest until 2016. Getty Images
Istanbul Sapphire Tower is among the Turkish city's tallest buildings and was formerly its tallest until 2016. Getty Images
The Lotte Corp. World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea, and the fifth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
The Lotte Corp. World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea, and the fifth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
The Ryugyong Hotel is the world's tallest unoccupied building. It's based in Pyongyang, North Korea. AFP
The Ryugyong Hotel is the world's tallest unoccupied building. It's based in Pyongyang, North Korea. AFP
The Gran Torre Santiago, formerly known as Torre Gran Costanera, part of the Costanera complex, is the tallest skyscraper in South America. Getty Images
The Gran Torre Santiago, formerly known as Torre Gran Costanera, part of the Costanera complex, is the tallest skyscraper in South America. Getty Images
Dubai's Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, one of the most recognisable buildings in the Middle East and only 60m shorter than the Empire State Building. AFP
Dubai's Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, one of the most recognisable buildings in the Middle East and only 60m shorter than the Empire State Building. AFP
New York's One World Trade Centre is the tallest building America and the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
New York's One World Trade Centre is the tallest building America and the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
For 40 years, the steel-framed, 103-storey Empire State Building was the tallest in the world, until 1971, and remains to this day one of the best examples of Modernist Art Deco design. AFP
For 40 years, the steel-framed, 103-storey Empire State Building was the tallest in the world, until 1971, and remains to this day one of the best examples of Modernist Art Deco design. AFP
The 75-storey corporate headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, designed by HOK. Reuters
The 75-storey corporate headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, designed by HOK. Reuters
Construction outside the ICD Brookfield Place building on Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National
Construction outside the ICD Brookfield Place building on Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National
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