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'''HHHR Tower''', also known as the '''Blue Tower''', is a supertall [[skyscraper]] on [[Sheikh Zayed Road]], [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. The construction of the 72-[[Storey|floor]], {{convert|317|m|ft|0|adj=mid}} building started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect [[Al Hashemi]], the building is primarily residential, with some commercial uses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=unnamedtower-dubai-unitedarabemirates351 |title=HHHR Tower, Dubai &#124; 272691 |publisher=Emporis |date= |accessdate=2022-05-02}}</ref>
'''HHHR Tower''', also known as the '''Blue Tower''', is a supertall [[skyscraper]] on [[Sheikh Zayed Road]], [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. The construction of the 72-[[Storey|floor]], {{convert|317|m|ft|0|adj=mid}} building started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect [[Al Hashemi]], the building is primarily residential, with some commercial uses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=unnamedtower-dubai-unitedarabemirates351 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226032244/http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=unnamedtower-dubai-unitedarabemirates351 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 26, 2010 |title=HHHR Tower, Dubai &#124; 272691 |publisher=Emporis |date= |accessdate=2022-05-02}}</ref>


When completed in 2010, HHHR Tower was the [[List of tallest residential buildings|second-tallest residential building in the world]], surpassed only by [[Q1 (building)|Q1]] in Australia, which stands {{convert|323|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} tall. As of 2022, HHHR Tower is the 16th-tallest residential building in the world and the sixth-tallest residential building in Dubai.<ref name=tallestRes>{{cite web |url=http://skyscrapercenter.com/List/tallest-residential-100-buildings|title=100 Tallest Residential Towers |work=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |access-date=2 May 2012}}</ref> The tower comprises 454 residential apartments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buildingdb.ctbuh.org/?do=building&building_id=428|title = Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat}}</ref>
When completed in 2010, HHHR Tower was the [[List of tallest residential buildings|second-tallest residential building in the world]], surpassed only by [[Q1 (building)|Q1]] in Australia, which stands {{convert|323|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} tall. As of 2022, HHHR Tower is the 16th-tallest residential building in the world and the sixth-tallest residential building in Dubai.<ref name=tallestRes>{{cite web |url=http://skyscrapercenter.com/List/tallest-residential-100-buildings|title=100 Tallest Residential Towers |work=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |access-date=2 May 2012}}</ref> The tower comprises 454 residential apartments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buildingdb.ctbuh.org/?do=building&building_id=428|title = Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat}}</ref>

Revision as of 22:26, 18 September 2022

Blue Tower
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
LocationSheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°13′16.39″N 55°16′50.66″E / 25.2212194°N 55.2807389°E / 25.2212194; 55.2807389
Construction started2006
Completed2010
Height
Roof317.6 m (1,042 ft)[1]
Technical details
Floor count72 [1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Al Hashemi
DeveloperDubai International Real Estate
Main contractorAl Ahmadiah - Hip Hing Joint Venture
References
[1][2]

HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, is a supertall skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the 72-floor, 317-metre (1,040 ft) building started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect Al Hashemi, the building is primarily residential, with some commercial uses.[3]

When completed in 2010, HHHR Tower was the second-tallest residential building in the world, surpassed only by Q1 in Australia, which stands 323 m (1,060 ft) tall. As of 2022, HHHR Tower is the 16th-tallest residential building in the world and the sixth-tallest residential building in Dubai.[4] The tower comprises 454 residential apartments.[5]

The building was built by a joint venture between Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Co., from the UAE and Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd. from Hong Kong. Another hallmark project by this team is the Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.

  • May 4, 2007
    May 4, 2007
  • September 14, 2007
    September 14, 2007
  • December 28, 2007
    December 28, 2007

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Blue Tower - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Archived from the original on 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2012-05-02.
  2. ^ "Blue Tower". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2008-04-14.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ "HHHR Tower, Dubai | 272691". Emporis. Archived from the original on December 26, 2010. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  4. ^ "100 Tallest Residential Towers". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat".
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