Dubai Towers Dubai

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      Dubay Towers Dubai
      دبي تاورز دبي
      Dubai Towers Dubai model.jpg
      General information
      Status Canceled[citation needed]
      Type Mixed use
      Coordinates 25°11′37.30″N 55°21′46.68″E / 25.1936944°N 55.3629667°E / 25.1936944; 55.3629667Coordinates: 25°11′37.30″N 55°21′46.68″E / 25.1936944°N 55.3629667°E / 25.1936944; 55.3629667
      Construction started 21 June 2008[1]
      Technical details
      Floor count 57 to 94
      Design and construction
      Architect Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates
      Developer Sama Dubai

      Dubai Towers Dubai was a four tower complex to be built in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The developer, Sama Dubai, intended this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which was to consist of seven islands. The towers have between 57 to 94 stories[2] and although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest would top 400 metres (1,310 ft) while two others would rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft).[citation needed]. Sama ECH was the Project Management company in charge of the project. Due to downturn in Dubai the project has been canceled.[3]

      Design

      Designed by TVS, these towers were intended to create a dramatic new landmark for Dubai. Their design represents the movement of candlelight and according to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, this is supposed to symbolise hope, harmony, growth and opportunity.[4] They were to contain offices, apartments, hotel rooms, retail, entertainment, gymnasiums, health spas and a variety of other services.

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      Construction status

      The Dubai Towers Dubai, like the rest of The Lagoons, is currently on hold.[5]

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      See also

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      References

      1. ^ http://dubaiholding.com/en/media-centre/news/2008/june/construction-of-spectacular-dubai-towers-dubai-commences-at-the-lagoons/
      2. ^ "Official Website". Retrieved 2007-08-20. 
      3. ^ http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=57436
      4. ^ "Article from TVS". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-20. 
      5. ^ Skyscrapercity.com
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