DAMAC Residenze, formerly named DAMAC Heights and Ocean Heights 2, is an 85-
storey, ,
supertall skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable building having multiple floors. Most modern sources define skyscrapers as being at least or in height, though there is no universally accepted definition, other than being very tall high-rise bui ...
in
Dubai Marina,
Dubai
Dubai (Help:IPA/English, /duːˈbaɪ/ Help:Pronunciation respelling key, ''doo-BYE''; Modern Standard Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic: ; Emirati Arabic, Emirati Arabic: , Romanization of Arabic, romanized: Help:IPA/English, /diˈbej/) is the Lis ...
.
It is the second supertall project by
DAMAC Properties, the first being
Ocean Heights, 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
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, 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.
History
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 November 2015. It was then opened in July 2018.
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 buildings in the United Arab Emirates
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List of tallest residential buildings
References
6
DAMAC Canal HeightsRetrieved 09 January 2024.
External links
DAMAC Properties Official website*
Property In Dubai
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Residential skyscrapers in Dubai
Residential buildings completed in 2018
Buildings and structures completed in 2018
2018 establishments in the United Arab Emirates
Architecture in Dubai
High-tech architecture
Postmodern architecture
Pencil towers