111
Global
Height rank

Uptown Tower

Dubai
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Height 333.4 m / 1,094 ft
Floors 77
Official Name
The current legal building name.

Uptown Tower

Other Names
Other names the building has commonly been known as, including former names, common informal names, local names, etc.

DUT Phase 1 A/ Burj 2020, Burj 2020 Phase 1A, SO/ Uptown Dubai, Uptown Dubai Tower 2

Name of Complex
A complex is a group of buildings which are designed and built as pieces of a greater development.

Uptown Dubai

Type
CTBUH collects data on two major types of tall structures: 'Buildings' and 'Telecommunications / Observation Towers.' A 'Building' is a structure where at least 50% of the height is occupied by usable floor area. A 'Telecommunications / Observation Tower' is a structure where less than 50% of the structure's height is occupied by usable floor area. Only 'Buildings' are eligible for the CTBUH 'Tallest Buildings' lists.

Building

Status
Completed
Architecturally Topped Out
Structurally Topped Out
Under Construction
Proposed
On Hold
Never Completed
Vision
Competition Entry
Canceled
Proposed Renovation
Under Renovation
Renovated
Under Demolition
Demolished

Completed

Completion

2023

Country
The CTBUH follows the United Nations's definition of Country, and thus uses the lists and codes established by that organization.

United Arab Emirates

City
The CTBUH follows the United Nations's definition of City, and thus uses the lists and codes established by that organization.

Dubai

Address

First Al Khail Street

Function
A single-function tall building is defined as one where 85% or more of its usable floor area is dedicated to a single usage. Thus a building with 90% office floor area would be said to be an "office" building, irrespective of other minor functions it may also contain.

A mixed-use tall building contains two or more functions (or uses), where each of the functions occupy a significant proportion of the tower's total space. Support areas such as car parks and mechanical plant space do not constitute mixed-use functions. Functions are denoted on CTBUH "Tallest Building" lists in descending order, e.g., "hotel/office" indicates hotel function above office function.

Residential / Hotel / Office

Structural Material
All-Steel
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from steel. Note that a building of steel construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of steel beams is still considered an “all-steel” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.

All-Concrete
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from concrete which has been cast in place and utilizes steel reinforcement bars and/or steel reinforced concrete which has been precast as individual components and assembled together on-site.

All-Timber
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from timber. An all-timber structure may include the use of localized non-timber connections between timber elements. Note that a building of timber construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of timber beams is still considered an “all-timber” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.

Mixed-Structure
Utilizes distinct systems (e.g. all-steel, all-concrete, all-timber), one on top of the other. For example, a Steel Over Concrete indicates an all-steel structural system located on top of an all-concrete structural system, with the opposite true of Concrete Over Steel.

Composite
A combination of materials (e.g. steel, concrete, timber) are used together in the main structural elements. Examples include buildings which utilize: steel columns with a floor system of reinforced concrete beams; a steel frame system with a concrete core; concrete-encased steel columns; concrete-filled steel tubes; etc. Where known, the CTBUH database breaks out the materials used within a composite building’s primary structural elements.

All-Concrete

Energy Label

LEED Gold targeted

Height
Architectural
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires, but not including antennae, signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely utilized and is employed to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) rankings of the "World's Tallest Buildings."

333.4 m / 1,094 ft

To Tip
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element (i.e., including antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment).
333.4 m / 1,094 ft
Occupied
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest occupied floor within the building.
302.3 m / 992 ft
Floors Above Ground
The number of floors above ground should include the ground floor level and be the number of main floors above ground, including any significant mezzanine floors and major mechanical plant floors. Mechanical mezzanines should not be included if they have a significantly smaller floor area than the major floors below. Similarly, mechanical penthouses or plant rooms protruding above the general roof area should not be counted. Note: CTBUH floor counts may differ from published accounts, as it is common in some regions of the world for certain floor levels not to be included (e.g., the level 4, 14, 24, etc. in Hong Kong).

77

Floors Below Ground
The number of floors below ground should include all major floors located below the ground floor level.

2

# of Apartments
Number of Apartments refers to the total number of residential units (including both rental units and condominiums) contained within a particular building.

227

# of Hotel Rooms
Number of Hotel Rooms refers to the total number of hotel rooms contained within a particular building.

188

# of Parking Spaces
Number of Parking Spaces refers to the total number of car parking spaces contained within a particular building.

1174

# of Elevators
Number of Elevators refers to the total number of elevator cars (not shafts) contained within a particular building (including public, private and freight elevators).

29

Top Elevator Speed
Top Elevator Speed refers to the top speed capable of being achieved by an elevator within a particular building, measured in meters per second.

6 m/s

Tower GFA
Tower GFA refers to the total gross floor area within the tower footprint, not including adjoining podiums, connected buildings or other towers within the development.

105,931 m² / 1,140,232 ft²

Rankings

  • By Location
#
111
Tallest in the World
#
22
Tallest in Middle East
#
19
Tallest in United Arab Emirates
#
17
Tallest in Dubai

Construction Schedule

2013

Proposed

2017

Construction Start

2023

Completed

Owner/Developer
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Architect
Design

Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Architect of Record

Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
WSP
Structural Engineer
Design

The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Thornton Tomasetti
Engineer of Record

The Engineer of Record takes the balance of the engineering effort not executed by the “Design Engineer,” typically responsible for construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc.
WSP
MEP Engineer
Design

The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Environmental Systems Design, Inc.
Engineer of Record

The Engineer of Record takes the balance of the engineering effort not executed by the “Design Engineer,” typically responsible for construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc.
WSP
Project Manager

The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
Turner International LLC
Other Consultant

Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Interiors
Woods Bagot
Quantity Surveyor
Omnium International Ltd.
Material Supplier

Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Aluminium
Technal Middle East
Elevator
Schindler
Fire Stopping
Siderise
Owner/Developer
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Architect
Design

Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Architect of Record

Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
WSP
Structural Engineer
Design

The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Thornton Tomasetti
Engineer of Record

The Engineer of Record takes the balance of the engineering effort not executed by the “Design Engineer,” typically responsible for construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc.
WSP
MEP Engineer
Design

The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Environmental Systems Design, Inc.
Engineer of Record

The Engineer of Record takes the balance of the engineering effort not executed by the “Design Engineer,” typically responsible for construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc.
WSP
Project Manager

The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
Turner International LLC
Contractor
Main Contractor

The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
BESIX; HLG Contracting; Six Construct
Other Consultant

Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Foundation
MAST Piling and Foundation Contracting LLC
Interiors
Rockwell Group; Woods Bagot
Maintenance
Mace Limited
Marketing
AccorHotels
Planning
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo
Quantity Surveyor
Omnium International Ltd.
Material Supplier

Material Supplier refers to organizations which supplied significant systems/materials for a building project (e.g. elevator suppliers, facade suppliers, etc).
Aluminium
Technal Middle East
Elevator
Schindler
Fire Stopping
Siderise
HVAC
Voltas Limited

CTBUH Awards & Distinctions

Best Tall Building, by Region, Middle East & Africa 2024 Award of Excellence

2024 CTBUH Awards

Construction Award 2024 Award of Excellence

2024 CTBUH Awards

Best Tall Building, by Height, 300 meters and above 2024 Award of Excellence

2024 CTBUH Awards

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Global News

01 September 2022

Dubai Uptown Tower Office Space is Fully Pre-Leased Ahead of its Completion

The office space at the 340-meter Uptown Tower has been fully pre-leased in advance of the completion of its construction later in 2022.  Over 495,000...

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About Uptown Tower

This skyscraper used best-in-class sustainable building practices to drive energy efficiency and environmental management, capitalizing on a hybrid solar panel system significantly reducing the carbon footprint and energy costs during construction. Offering Grade A offices, branded residences, hotel, restaurants, and retail, the sculptural mixed-use building is the first completed in a new 24-hour, smart district master plan in Upper Dubai.

Combining technology and innovation, health and safety was effectively managed during the construction. The innovative use of robotics for high-risk situations such as the 29 lift core installations played a major role in boosting productivity and reducing safety risks on-site, and accelerated the construction installation of vertical transportation by up to 300 percent. Other creative innovations included WakeCap for work force monitoring, offsite production for MEP systems, and a just-in-time philosophy for site delivery.

CTBUH Awards & Distinctions

Best Tall Building, by Region, Middle East & Africa 2024 Award of Excellence

2024 CTBUH Awards

Construction Award 2024 Award of Excellence

2024 CTBUH Awards

Best Tall Building, by Height, 300 meters and above 2024 Award of Excellence

2024 CTBUH Awards

Construction Award 2023 Award of Excellence

2023 CTBUH Awards

Global News

01 September 2022

Dubai Uptown Tower Office Space is Fully Pre-Leased Ahead of its Completion

The office space at the 340-meter Uptown Tower has been fully pre-leased in advance of the completion of its construction later in 2022.  Over 495,000...

08 July 2022

Dubai Tower's Faceted Façade is Completed

The faceted glass façade for the 340-meter-tall Uptown Tower has been fully installed. Having started installation in August 2020, progress on the façade proceeded at...

03 February 2022

Dubai Supertall Set for Completion in Late 2022

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced that the centerpiece of its Uptown Dubai District has topped out at 329 meters. The final concrete pour...

09 December 2020

Uptown Tower in Dubai Surpasses 150 Meters

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the first phase of...