What is the princess tower used for?
Princess Tower is a residential building located in Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE. The 414m-high (1,358ft) tower is the tallest residential building in the world, according to Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and the Guinness World Records, as of May 2012.
What is a princess tower called?
The Princess Tower (Arabic: برج الأميرة) is a 101-story, 413.4 m (1,356 ft) tall residential-only skyscraper located in the Marina district of Dubai, UAE. Princess Tower is currently the third tallest building in Dubai, after the Burj Khalifa and the Marina 101 and the 35th tallest building in the world.
What is Dubai Marina known for?
Dubai Marina is the sought-after neighbourhood in Dubai, and is famous for its luxurious lifestyle, entertainment options, shopping malls and luxury skyscrapers. Offering some of the most magnificent views to its residents, Dubai Marina is quite famous amongst tourists.
How was Dubai Marina made?
In order to create the man-made marina, the developers brought the waters of the Persian Gulf into the site of Dubai marina, creating a new waterfront. There is a large central waterway, excavated from the desert and running the length of the 3 km site.
Who built Princess Tower?
Princess Tower is currently the third tallest building in Dubai, after the Burj Khalifa and the Marina 101 and the 35th tallest building in the world….
| Princess Tower | |
|---|---|
| Floor area | 171,175 m2 (1,842,512 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 13 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Eng. Adnan Saffarini Office |
How much did the Princess Tower cost?
$2.17 billion
Total cost of construction: $2.17 billion.
When was Princess Tower built?
2005OYO Home 210 1 br 7207 Princess Tower / Construction started
How many apartments are in the Princess Tower?
763 residential units
Princess Tower consists of 763 residential units of 1, 2, 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses. There are also six floors of underground basement parking and eight retail shops.
How long is Marina Walk?
3.8 mi
Marina 1
| Length | 3.8 mi |
|---|---|
| Elev. Gain | 55.8 ft |
| Est. Steps | 8500 |
What is the highest apartment?
Tallest residential buildings
| Rank | Name | Height metres / feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Park Tower | 472.4 metres (1,550 ft) |
| 2 | 111 West 57th Street | 435.3 metres (1,428 ft) |
| 3 | 432 Park Avenue | 425.7 metres (1,397 ft) |
| 4 | Marina 101 | 425 metres (1,394 ft) |