EXCLUSIVE: Emaar Plans New Dubai “Super Tower” to Rival Burj Khalifa

Developer considering designs and location for a megaproject

Emaar is exploring plans for a new "super tower" in Dubai that could surpass all other planned developments in height, likely becoming the world's second-tallest building.

According to sources, the company's founder, Mohamed Alabbar, is working on integrating “sustainable, cutting-edge technologies that have yet to be used in any development in the world.”

Emaar already holds the record for the world's tallest building with the 828m Burj Khalifa, which officially opened in January 2010.

“We are talking about the kind of design and construction that nobody in the world will come close to doing, let alone the height of this building,” the source added.

Dubai’s Towering Ambitions

Arabian Business understands that Emaar is considering several plans for a structure that would be close to the current height of the Burj Khalifa. Potential locations include Downtown Dubai, near the existing Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Creek. The developer has already evaluated four different designs, including:

• A glass tube-style structure
• A rocket-shaped tower
• A futuristic design featuring gothic spires.

Any super tower, sources suggest, would be a luxury-style project, focusing on high-end offices, hotels, leisure, and residences. Heavy AI integration is planned for both the design and operation of the building.

Currently, the Burj Azizi, which broke ground in January 2023 and is being developed by Azizi Developments, is designed to be 725 meters tall, making it the world’s second-tallest building upon completion in 2028.

Meanwhile, Marina 101 (425m) and Princess Tower (414m) are the second and third largest buildings in Dubai, though both stand nearly half the height of the Burj Khalifa.

In Saudi Arabia, the Jeddah Tower, initially planned to be over 1 km tall, has faced significant delays since construction began over a decade ago.

“This tower would be the biggest thing built not just in Dubai but the world since the Burj Khalifa. We have done it once, so we know better than anyone how to do it twice,” said a source close to the project.

Source: arabianbusiness.com