DAMAC Residenze, formerly named DAMAC Heights and Ocean Heights 2, is an 85-
storey, ,
supertall skyscraper
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in
Dubai Marina
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,
Dubai
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.
It is the second supertall project by
DAMAC Properties, the first being
Ocean Heights
Ocean Heights is a supertall residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE. The tower stands tall with 83 floors. The tower is designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas. The building was topped out on 22 December 2009, and completed in 2010.
As ...
, which is also located in Dubai Marina. The building overlooks the
Palm Jumeirah.
As of 2022, DAMAC Residenze is the
13th-tallest building in Dubai and the
12th-tallest residential building in the world.
Architecture and design
Damac Residenze is located in the upper part of the marina, the most populated district of Dubai Marina containing nine skyscrapers and about 10 between 200m and 300m. The design incorporates elements that increase the field of view, giving the impression of a larger space between the ''DAMAC'' and the other towers. According to the architects
Aedas
Aedas is an architectural firm with eleven International offices founded by the Welsh architect Keith Griffiths. Aedas provides services in architecture, interior design, urban design, masterplanning and graphic design. It was established in 2002 ...
, the curvature of the tower is crucial to provide views for the largest number of apartments possible.
The tower was planned to be high, but its height was reduced to in February 2013.
In February 2013, the foundation work of DAMAC Residenze was in progress, while the piling had already been completed.
The building was topped out in September 2016.
See also
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DAMAC Properties
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List of tallest buildings in Dubai
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List of tallest residential buildings
References
External links
DAMAC Properties Official websiteEmporis.comProperty In Dubai
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Residential skyscrapers in Dubai
Architecture in Dubai
High-tech architecture
Postmodern architecture