Dubai’s Habtoor announces world’s largest residential tower

Habtoor Tower in Dubai will be largest residential tower in the world, with 81 floors and 1,701 keys

Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group has announced the launch of the world’s largest residential building.

The Habtoor Tower will be built on Sheikh Zayed Road, on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal, overlooking the Burj Khalifa in the Business Bay area and near the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

The new tower will be built at Al Habtoor City and is a multi-billion Dirham development with ultra-luxurious living facilities.

Habtoor Tower Dubai

Comprising 1,701 keys over a built-up area of 3,517,313sq ft and 81 floors it is due to be completed within 36 months.

Khalaf Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, said: “As a former builder and contractor, I am excited to be driving the first piles of the project into the ground and revealing some of the novel technical details of the construction techniques used in the Habtoor Tower, and very proud that it will be delivered at the highest quality in record time.

“This tower is unique in every aspect and can be considered a learning curve for all contractors in the region. We have challenged engineers and architects to deliver what we do best in Dubai and the UAE; an architectural masterpiece”.

The project will use innovative construction techniques and high-quality concrete and steel in the development, which will make it one of the quickest builds in the city.

Pre-painted metal decking for parking and commercial areas will also save construction time developers said.

Al Habtoor added: “As a direct effect of innovative construction techniques, a substantial saving in Co₂ emission has been achieved – less than 50 per cent of traditional buildings’ carbon emissions.

“Environmental experts are currently assessing our Habtoor Tower, aiming to achieve LEED Platinum Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the highest authority in green building rating systems worldwide.

“I am very proud of this new project, and there is nowhere else in the world I would want to develop it. In these uncertain times globally, my faith in our country’s economic strength and resilience is unwavering and greater by the day.

“This new project befits our country’s vision to always be at the forefront of innovation, responsible development and preserving our world for the next generations”.

Al Habtoor Group is in the final stages of selecting the main contractor for the project based on qualifications and experience, with bids received from industry giants from the UAE, China, India and Europe.