Dubai’s sky high living: Top 10 tallest residential buildings
Dubai is famous for its stunning skyline and modern architecture. Tourists from across the globe visit the emirate to view its impressive feats of engineering and spectacular record-breaking buildings. Want to learn all about the city’s iconic buildings and towering skyscrapers? We bring you a list of the tallest residential buildings in Dubai.
LIST OF THE TALLEST RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN DUBAI
The Golden City has many high-rise towers boasting heights of over 180 m (591 ft). Built with the latest innovations and modern technology, buying or renting an apartment in these towers is often seen as a symbol of wealth, success and prosperity.
We all know that Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building but which other skyscrapers make up that beautiful skyline? Let’s take a look at the top 10 tallest residential buildings in Dubai.
1. PRINCESS TOWER (414 M)
Those in Dubai know Princess Tower as the undisputed star of Dubai’s skyline. Once the tallest residential building in the world, this iconic landmark is now the second-tallest residential tower in the world and the third-tallest building in the city.
Located in the uber-cool area of Dubai Marina, Princess Tower is 414 m tall. It has 101 storeys and features 763 residential units, 8 retail spaces and 957 parking slots. The tower also contains penthouses, so if you are fond of stunning landscapes and beautiful views, these luxury flats make an ideal choice!
Like the other postmodern residential buildings in Dubai, it is a visually stunning masterpiece with a decorative crown and a dome topped with a spire.
2. 23 MARINA (392 M)
If there was a physical epitome of elegance in the form of a skyscraper, 23 Marina, one of the tallest residential towers in Dubai would fit the bill. It is an 88-storey, 392 m skyscraper that houses a 6-storey high entry hall boasting beautifully designed slanted glass walls and flooring.
23 Marina has two- and three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom duplexes. The building has several outdoor swimming pools, 62 working elevators and four underground floors. If that doesn’t sound impressive enough, this meticulously landscaped development has a running track, health club and spa.
3. ELITE RESIDENCE (380 M)
The third tallest building in Dubai, Elite Residence, stands 380 m tall. It has 91 floors and a selection of luxury amenities, making it a popular choice among the city’s elite.
Situated in Dubai Marina, this building narrates a tale of architectural finesse and magnificence. At the time of its completion in 2012, Elite Residence was the third tallest residential building in the world. However, after the completion of New York 432 Park Avenue, it slipped further down in the list of tallest residential buildings in the world to the fourth position.
The skyscraper has 695 apartments spread across 76 floors, with shared swimming pools, gyms, jacuzzis, saunas and even business centres!
4. THE TORCH (348 M)
One of the tallest residential buildings in Dubai, The Torch (also known as Marina Torch) stands at 348 m above the ground and consists of 80 floors. There are over 500 apartments in The Torch that you can rent or buy, ranging from 1 to 3-bedroom units.
If you are looking for something more exclusive, the tower also has four duplex residential suites. The building features an array of high-end amenities including pools, fitness centres and more.
5. BLUE TOWER (316 M)
The Blue Tower, or HHHR Tower, is a gleaming skyscraper in Dubai. It shimmers with the reflections of sparkling lights on the city’s main artery, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). At an impressive height of 316 m, this 72-storey skyscraper was once considered the second tallest building in Dubai and the fourth tallest in the world.
The tower, which houses 454 residential apartments and a few commercial units, meets Dubai’s luxury living standards.
6. OCEAN HEIGHTS (310 M)
Situated at Al Sufouh Road in Dubai Marina, Ocean Heights is a 310-meter-tall architectural wonder. It was designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas and completed in 2010.
Ocean Heights is currently the sixth-tallest residential building in Dubai. Two variations of this building were initially proposed. The first version had only 38 floors, and the second design had 50 floors.
Eventually, these plans were changed to favour a single residential tower. The iconic building that we see today has 82 floors, 519 apartments and multiple elevators.
7. CAYAN TOWER (307 M)
Inaugurated in 2013, this 307 m building is considered yet another masterpiece of modern architecture. Featuring a unique design that twists at a right angle, Cayan Tower is one of the tallest residential buildings in Dubai.
Designed by the architectural group – Skidmore, Owing and Merrill SOM of the Burj-Khalifa fame, this 76-storey structure has more than a hundred 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments designed to high international specifications.
8. EMIRATES CROWN (296 M)
The eighth entry on our list of the tallest residential buildings in Dubai is Emirates Crown. It is located right across from the Dubai International Marina Club. A master development project of Bin Shafer Holding and the Design and Architecture Bureau, it is 296 m tall.
The tower has 63 floors dedicated to apartments and penthouses with 2 to 5 bedrooms. Construction started in early 2005 and took almost three years to complete. It was officially inaugurated in 2008.
9. MILLENIUM TOWER (285 M)
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Millennium Tower rises 285 m above the ground. The building consists of 60 floors. Inaugurated in 2006, it is home to over 300 three-bedroom units and over 100 two-bedroom units.
Formerly known as the Bright Star Tower, this residential tower features a 25-metre swimming pool, squash courts and a gymnasium.
10. MARINA PINNACLE (280 M)
Marina Pinnacle is another tall skyscraper in Dubai. It is located in Dubai Marina right next to Marina 101. The skyscraper stands 280 m tall and has 73 floors with 764 residential units.
Completed in the year 2011, it is considered the 10th tallest residential building in Dubai.
FAQS ABOUT THE TALLEST BUILDINGS IN DUBAI
WHICH IS THE TALLEST BUILDING IN DUBAI?
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai standing at 828 m.
ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING SKYSCRAPERS IN DUBAI?
Yes, some of the city’s renowned real estate developers have announced a number of record-breaking skyscrapers. Some of the most anticipated projects are Burj Binghatti, Six Senses Dubai Marina, Burj Azizi, Franck Muller Aeternitas, Bayz 101 and Tiger Sky Tower.
WHICH IS THE TALLEST HOTEL IN DUBAI?
Gevora Hotel is the tallest hotel in the emirate with a height of 356 m.
And that concludes our list of the top 10 tallest buildings in Dubai. Which of these towers are you most interested to buy or rent apartments in? If you are on the fence about high-rise apartment living, take an inside look at life in Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world!
