Dubai’s real estate market is known for constructing extravagant buildings with unrealistic architecture. From the world’s tallest building to man-made islands, Dubai’s real estate has offered many inspirations to the world. That said, the construction of these architecturally challenging buildings has made the Emirate a proud owner of several world records.
For further elaboration, here we have mentioned all the real estate world records in Dubai.
Real Estate Records in Dubai
Dubai offers different types of properties to its residents each with a unique element. The city is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, some of which made headlines even before their construction started. In fact, every real estate project in the Emirate has something unique to offer.
Mentioned below are the real estate units in Dubai that hold world records.
World’s Tallest Tower
Burj Khalifa located in Downtown Dubai is the largest tower in the world with a height of 828 metres. This 163-storey tower has 900 residential units including apartments and penthouses. Moreover, the Armani Hotel with 304 rooms is also present in the building. Alongside holding the record for the tallest tower, here are some other world records of Burj Khalifa.
- Most number of floors in any building
- Highest occupied floors in the world
- Longest and tallest elevator service
- The highest observation deck and second-highest swimming pool
- Usage of the world’s three largest cranes during the construction
- World’s highest art gallery
Tallest Hotel in the World
The 356 metres tall Gevora Hotel is the tallest hotel in the world. This 75-storey hotel has been serving customers since February 2018. The hotel features 529 rooms, penthouses, suite rooms, a pool deck, a health club, and dining and leisure facilities. Each room in the hotel is designed keeping in view the luxury and comfort of customers.
For a fine dining experience, the hotel currently has 3 dining areas and is planning to open 2 more restaurants. Moreover, the pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium are also available to visitors.
Highest Infinity Pool
Next on our list of real estate world records in Dubai is the highest infinity pool. An infinity pool is a type of swimming pool in which the water body is submerged with walls to create an illusion of endless water. That being said, it is considered a must-have amenity in luxury apartments in Dubai.
The Address Beach Resort located at the end of Jumeirah Beach Residence has the world’s highest infinity swimming pool. The Aura swimming pool is suspended 200 metres above in the air offering 360° views of the Dubai skyline.
Residents can experience the pool view with a starting price of AED 200. That being said, the world’s first and second-highest swimming pools are both present in Dubai.
World’s Twistiest Building
Cayan Tower is a 306-metre tall 75-storey building that was the most twisted tower when it was constructed in 2013. The designers Skidmore Owings & Merrill gave the building a unique architecture due to which the building is twisted 90°. Each floor of the building twists 1.2° around the elevator and service room providing it with a complete spiral look.
Most Skyscrapers
Dubai also tops the list of cities with the most number of skyscrapers in the world. Although Dubai is not on the top of the list due to ongoing construction, it is still in the top 5 cities next to New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Dubai made it to this list because of the several 300 metres tall buildings present in the Emirate. Some of the tallest skyscrapers of the Emirates are Burj Khalifa, Princess Tower, 23 Marina Tower, Marina 101 and Burj Al Arab.
Largest Picture Frame
It is hard to believe that the world’s largest picture frame is 50 metres high and 93 metres wide but it is. The Dubai Frame is a building designed by Fernando Donis in the shape of a frame. The Frame features an art gallery, museums and other attractions for visitors.
Some Honourable Mentions
Apart from the above-mentioned real estate world records in Dubai, here are some honourable mentions.
Deepest Swimming Pool
Deep Dive Dubai is the world’s deepest swimming pool with a depth of 60 metres and 14 million litres of water. The Deep Dive offers one of its own kinds of scuba diving experience. The pool is designed in oyster shape to reflect the pearl-diving heritage of the region.
Largest Dancing Fountain
The Palm Fountain measures 7,327 m² – it is the world’s largest dancing fountain developed by Nakheel Properties, one of the leading real estate developers in Dubai. The fountain inaugurated in 2020 shows the relationship between the universe and the Earth. The circle of nozzles in the fountain represents Earth and the LED lights around it represent the stars of the galaxy.
World’s Largest Mall
Next on the Dubai world record list is the largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall. It is home to more than 12,00 stores, a 22-screen movie theatre, a virtual reality park and an indoor theme park, among other facilities.
An array of Luxury and Expensive Properties
Dubai’s real estate has experimented with different kinds of property units with an aim to provide the best to its customers. That said, Dubai is home to some of the most luxurious and expensive properties in the region. Areas like Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills and Emirates Hills offer exclusive properties with private pools, beaches and breathtaking interiors.
This was the complete list of real estate world records in Dubai. With no exception, Dubai is a future city that is equipped with all kinds of modern lifestyle amenities. If you are also interested in availing of these amenities, browse through these properties for sale in Dubai and select an appropriate property unit for yourself.
Besides, if you are new to the Emirates, read our Dubai Q1 property sales market report 2023 to know more about the city’s real estate sector.
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