Sun and Sky Towers, Abu Dhabi

By Subhi Kussad,

The iconic Sun & Sky Towers completed by ACC form part of the Shams megaproject on Reem Island. Consisting of two towers above the Boutik mall, the towers range in height from the residential Sun Tower rising 247 m at 64 floors to the commercial Sky Tower reaching 292 m at 74 floors above podium level.

The Towers’ distinctive elliptical shape has been designed to reduce wind resistance and soften its dominance over the development.

The award-winning development is a testament to ACC’s continued excellence in construction execution and quality for mega project delivery.

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Fountain Views, Dubai

By Subhi Kussad,

Fountain Views is a prestigious mixed-used skyscraper development constructed by ACC and located in Downtown Dubai overlooking the Dubai Mall and Fountains. The project’s three distinct towers continue ACC’s legacy of redefining Dubai’s iconic skyline into an architectural marvel.

The imposing development consists of three high-rise towers, a 59-storey tower consisting of 283 serviced apartments, another 59-storey tower with 290 residential apartments and the middle tower being a 65-storey 5-star hotel.

A premium retail and entertainment experience is directly accessible through the podium of the towers, forming part of the prestigious Dubai Mall via a bridge link connection.

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Almas Tower, Dubai

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Almas Tower is a luxury landmark high-rise office tower in Dubai’s Jumeriah Lakes Towers development and is home to the Dubai Diamond Exchange.

The office development consists of two intersecting elliptically shaped towers on a sculptured 3-storey podium. The taller tower is 360 m high and has 65 storeys above ground. The smaller tower is 240 m high with 54 storeys above ground. There are 4 basement levels containing car parks and plant and equipment rooms.

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Amman Rotana, Jordan

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This ambitious 50 storey high rise building is in the centre of the main axe of new downtown called “Abdali” in Amman.

The most prominent landmark on the Amman skyline, the five-star hotel has 7 basements and 50 floors above the ground floor lobby, with a total built-up area of 66,800 m².

With a 24 m podium height, the Amman Rotana Hotel is 188 metres tall, making it the tallest building in Jordan.

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Elite Tower, Dubai

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At 381 metres and 91 floors, Elite Tower is one of Dubai Marina’s most striking landmarks and amongst the tallest residential towers in the world.

A supertall skyscraper, the buildings stand at an impressive height of 381 m and have 91 floors. Of the 91 floors, 76 are for 695 apartments and the other 15 include amenities such as car-parking, swimming pools, spas, reception areas and health clubs.

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The Rose Rotana, Dubai

By Subhi Kussad,

The Rose Rotana, located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road was one of the world’s tallest hotels at the time of completion, standing at 333 metres tall and 72 floors.

Part of the first of the Dubai skyscrapers to towers, the Rose Rotana was built by ACC to an impressive time frame, completed within 32 months, in a steel frame and composite construction methodology.

The 5-star hotel consists of 535 rooms and includes all the expected amenities and facilities with an adjacent 9 story car park connected to the main tower by a pedestrian bridge.

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Grand Hyatt Emirates Pearl, Abu Dhabi

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This five-star hotel development is sited in a prestigious position on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, opposite to the Emirates Palace Hotel. Dominating the coastline and standing 255 metres tall, this prestigious luxury hotel and event venue encompasses awe-inspiring design and architecture. Incorporating a classic touch of timeless luxury, the 5-star hotel sits on a 10,000 m² plot comprising four podium levels, 45 floors, 377 rooms and suites and 60 luxury serviced apartments.

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Princess Tower, Dubai

By Subhi Kussad,

ACC’s skyscraper building pedigree is best exemplified by the elegant Princess Tower. The 414 metre Princess Tower at Dubai Marina was the tallest residential building in the world for the better part of a decade and still ranks in the top 10 globally.

Comprising 101 floors storeys with a built-up area of 171,000 m², it contains over 700 luxury residential apartment and penthouses.

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Al Bidda Tower, Qatar

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Al Bidda Tower is a 43-storey landmark commercial skyscraper situated on the Doha Corniche. The unique spiralling structure is one of the outstanding landmarks on the Doha skyline and is one of the world’s few twisted towers.

The tower is 215 m high and twists 60 degrees through its height.  It also varies in width, being at its narrowest at the 14th floor and increasing in width so that the apex is wider than the base.

The façade is formed from the utilisation of an unconventional diagonal curtain wall accommodating progressively varying floor plates culminating at the top with an illuminated roof facing the Corniche.

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Platinum Tower, Beirut

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Platinum Tower is considered the most prestigious building on the Beirut seafront and has become an icon of the Beirut skyline.

The design stands out with its unique envelope of custom designed glazing which created a combination of reflection, comfort and transparency turning the project into a gem-like structure.

The building includes 75 very high standard residential units, ranging in size from 560 m² to 1,750 m².

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