.
.
.
.
Language

Burj Khalifa builder plans taller viewing tower

In this Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013, with the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building in the background, vehicles pass by a billboard advertising Dubai as a candidate city for the Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP)
It is due to open by the time Dubai hosts the World Expo in 2020. (AP)

Burj Khalifa builder plans taller viewing tower

The developer of the world’s tallest building in Dubai says it plans to build an even taller tower

Followed Unfollow

The Associated Press, Dubai

Published: Updated:

The developer of the world’s tallest building in Dubai says it plans to build an even taller tower in the Mideast commercial hub.

Emaar Properties Chairman Mohamed Alabbar said Sunday the new observation tower would be “a notch” taller than the Burj Khalifa. He wouldn’t say by how much.

Unlike the Burj Khalifa, the new tower designed by Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava Valls will not be a traditional skyscraper but more of a cable-supported spire containing observation decks, gardens and possibly other tourist facilities.

It is due to open by the time Dubai hosts the World Expo in 2020.

Get the latest stories from AlArabiya on Google News
Also Read
Editor's Choice
Saudi Arabia releases new detailed images of Maqam Ibrahim in Mecca’s Grand Mosque Saudi Arabia releases new detailed images of Maqam Ibrahim in Mecca’s Grand Mosque
WHO sounds alarm on global midwife shortage, UAE experts urge more to consider career WHO sounds alarm on global midwife shortage, UAE experts urge more to consider career
Top Content
Saudi Arabia releases new detailed images of Maqam Ibrahim in Mecca’s Grand Mosque Saudi Arabia releases new detailed images of Maqam Ibrahim in Mecca’s Grand Mosque
French mother shot, burned alive by husband: Police French mother shot, burned alive by husband: Police
Ethiopia replaces head of war-hit Tigray region Ethiopia replaces head of war-hit Tigray region
Saudi Arabia chooses lavender as color for ceremonial carpets, symbolizing identity Saudi Arabia chooses lavender as color for ceremonial carpets, symbolizing identity
Canada approves use of Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12 and above Canada approves use of Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12 and above
UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed meets Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, stresses deep ties UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed meets Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, stresses deep ties
Before you go
Ukraine's Slavutych town marks 35 years since Chernobyl disaster
Ukraine's Slavutych town marks 35 years since Chernobyl disaster
Explore More