The Tower
Al Noor Tower is part of a large vision of the developer, Sheikh Tarek M. Binladen originator of Al Noor City project.
Sheikh Tarek M. Binladen, Chairman of Middle East Development based in Dubai. Being part of Binladen Family, who owns the largest construction company in the world, has an uncomparable experience in development.
Al Noor’s vision is to develop cities all over the world, that are intended to vastly increase widespread economic development providing an impetus for economic integration, improved living standards, private commerce and regional social cohesion. These cities will provide an anchor for employment and peaceful, sustained development, allowing the region’s underutilized human and material resources to flourish while providing a healthy investment environment. We aim to create economic opportunity and stability on both sides of the Red Sea by tying in the bridge to new rail and road construction hubs and networks in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
The first project to come into reality will be the Al Noor Cities in Yemen and Djibouti.
Our mission is to help mankind by improving the quality of life for everyone. By building our cities we aim to serve humanity, create employment, stimulate investment and increase the standard of living in developing countries.
The Al Noor Cities will reduce health, economical and educational fracture, will develop new markets in an up to date manner by providing the latest technology solutions for energy, and ecology in a dynamic real estate market. We strive to consistently create an environment of hope and opportunities.
Al Noor Tower is part of that beautiful vision.
www.alnoorcity.com
Ref image : Valode & Pistre / Iceberg - Paris
Ref image : Concept: Amedee Santalo - Architecte: Valode & Pistre - Communication: Iceberg - Paris
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Al Noor Tower in the world (400 m and +)
1 - Kingdom Tower - Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
1001 m underconstruction
Status: Under construction
Type Mixed-use: office, hotel, residential, apartments, observation, retail Architectural style Neo-Futurism
Megatall skyscraper
LocationJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 21.734103° N 39.082980°ECoordinates: 21.734103° N 39.082980°E
Construction started 1 April 2013
Estimated completion 2019
Cost SR 4.6 billion (US$1.23 billion)
Owner
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Kingdom Holding Company
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Abraar Holding Company
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Abdulrahman Hassan Sharbatly
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Saudi Binladin Group
Management CBRE Group
Height Architectural1,008 m (3,307 ft)
Observatory at 502 m (1,647 ft)
Technical details
Structural system Reinforced concrete and steel, all-glass façade
Floor count 167
Floor area 319,000 m2(3,433,687 sq ft) 530,000 m2 (5,704,873 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators 59 (54 single deck and 5 double deck)
Design and construction
Architect: Adrian D. Smith, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
DeveloperJeddah Economic Company (JEC)
Engineer: Langan International (sub-grade and transportation planning)
Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
Main contractor: Saudi Binladin Group
2 - Burj Khalifa - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
October 2012
Former names : Burj Dubai
Record height - Tallest in the world since 2010
Preceded byTaipei 101
General information
TypeMixed-use
Architectural styleNeo-Futurism
Location1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Coordinates : 25°11′49.7″N55°16′26.8″E Coordinates : 25°11′49.7″N 55°16′26.8″E
Construction started : 6 January 2004 - Completed : 30 December 2009
Opening : 4 January 2010
CostUSD $ 1.5 billion
Height Architectural : 828 m (2,717 ft)
Tip : 829.8 m (2,722 ft)
Roof ; 828 m (2,717 ft)
Top floor : 585 m (1,919 ft)
Observatory : 555.7 m (1,823 ft)
Technical details
Floor count
163 floors[3][4]
plus 46 maintenance levels in the spire and 2 parking levels in the basement
Total : 211 floors
Floor area : 309,473 m2 (3,331,100 sq ft)[3]
Design and construction
ArchitectAdrian Smith at SOM
Developer : Emaar Properties
Structural engineer : Bill Baker at SOM
Main contractor : Samsung Engineering and Construction Company, Besix and Arabtec
Supervision Consultant Engineer & Architect of Record Hyder Consulting
Construction Project Manager Turner Construction
Grocon
Planning Bauer AG and Middle East Foundations
Lift contractor Otis
VT consultant Lerch Bates
Website : www.burjkhalifa.ae