Al Bahar Towers: Abu Dhabi Buildings

Al Bahr Towers, Abu Dhabi

British architectural practice, Aedas, has pioneered a new technique that could revolutionise the approach to building in extreme climates. Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi is the first large-scale commercial project in the world to feature a dynamic, intelligent façade that cools or insulates the building in direct response to the sun’s movement.

1/JBR Tower in Dubai, UAE Skyscraper

1/JBR Tower

Designed by EDGE Architects, 1/JBR, scheduled for completion in 2019, is a state-of-the-art, 46-story residential facility with a design focus at its core. Located less than 150 metres from the beach at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, the flagship project sets a new standard for luxury in the Persian Gulf region.

Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Building Photos

Capital Gate Abu Dhabi

Photos of the ‘World’s Furthest Leaning Manmade Tower’: certified by Guinness World Records: Capital Gate was built to lean 18 degrees westwards – more than four times that of the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The 160-metre (524.9 ft), 35-storey tower building contains the 5-star Hyatt Capital Gate hotel plus 20,000 sqm of premium office space.

Dubai World Expo Masterplan, UAE

Dubai Expo Masterplan

Dubai World Expo Masterplan, UAE, design by HOK / Populous – HOK led the design team that developed the master plan for the Expo, which is expected to draw more than 25 million visitors from October 2020 through April 2021.

The 1,082-acre (438-hectare) Expo site is on the southwestern edge of Dubai in Jebel Ali, near Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port.