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Al Habtoor Tower ... work is more than 30 per cent complete.

Al Habtoor achieves key milestone on Dubai tower

01 September 2024

Al Habtoor Group, a pioneer in the construction and real estate industry, has announced that steady progress is being made on its premium luxury development – Al Habtoor Tower – in Dubai with more than 30 per cent of the work already completed.

Poised to become a new icon on Dubai’s skyline, Al Habtoor Tower has, within its first year, established unprecedented benchmarks in construction, utilising 100-m-deep barette foundations – which is a world record.

The project boasts an innovative six-day floor cycle time for construction above ground, showcasing the rapid pace and efficiency maintained despite the complex structural demands.

The Habtoor Group said this landmark project was setting new standards in architectural design and construction excellence.

The project has achieved 33 per cent completion and has accumulated over 2.5 million working hours without any accidents, thanks to the expertise of over 2,000 workers managed by top German and Chinese construction firms using the latest construction techniques, stated the Emirati group.

International engineering powerhouses, including Imperial College London, Structural San Francisco, and Setec France, have peer-reviewed the structural designs, ensuring that every aspect of Al Habtoor Tower meets global standards.

According to Habtoor, within just eight months, the team completed approximately 6 km of barrettes (90-m-deep shear walls) and 1 km of circular piles, while preserving 24,000 sq m of existing floor slabs.

“Reaching 33 per cent completion within just one year of construction is a momentous achievement that underscores the project’s groundbreaking architectural features and innovative construction techniques used in its development,” stated Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the Group’s Founding Chairman.

“Al Habtoor Tower is not just a building; it represents the capabilities and innovation at the core of Dubai’s construction industry. We are setting a global benchmark for others to follow, emphasising our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering,” he added.

Al Habtoor Tower incorporates innovative selective construction techniques, a first not only in Dubai but globally. This approach significantly reduces carbon emissions and speeds up the construction process of the project, which is aiming for LEED Platinum Certification.

The tower will be serviced by the world’s fastest vertical transportation with 24 high-speed elevators traveling at 7 m per second.

Set to be the world’s largest residential building, Al Habtoor Tower promises ultra-luxurious living with state-of-the-art amenities, said Khalaf Ahmad.