Al Wasl Tower

Project Owner: Wasl
Project Type: Construction I Mixed use development
Project Status: Pre-feasibility study
Project start date: Q1-2015
Estimated Completion: Q2-2019
Estimated Value: $300 million
Location: Dubai, UAE

PROJECT DETAILS

An in-house pre-feasibility study is being carried out on the Al Wasl Tower, which will be an important urban and tourist landmark in Dubai. Upon completion, the tower will look like an integrated vertical city in view of standards of modern tower architecture. The project will feature the world’s tallest ceramic facade, in addition to vertical gardens and the light museum, the first of its kind in the region, to showcase the history, art and technologies.

The promising development reflects His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for Dubai towards 2020, which is to have happy citizens and residents enjoying lavish, modern lifestyle within an integrated and harmonious community, as well as providing them with a sustainable living and work in a smart city.

Wasl’s operations span various sectors; from residential and commercial properties, to industrial plots of land and from leisure and entertainment to hotels and serviced apartments.

SCOPE OF WORK

The tower will consist of the world’s tallest ceramic facade, vertical gardens, and a light museum which will be the first of its kind in the region.

COMPANIES & PROJECT PERSONNEL

*Owner: Wasl
Address: Umm Hureir Building, Al Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai, Al Karama Area, PO Box 23073, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 398 6666
Fax: +971 4 398 8111
Email: info@wasl.ae
Website: www.wasl.ae

TIMELINE

April 2015 - Pre-Feasibility study of the development is ongoing.

February 2015 - The project was given the green light by UAE VP and PM and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.