- Address: Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
- Phone: +971 800 25327
- Official website: wtcad.ae
- Opening: 2014
Burj-Mohamed-Bin-Rashid is the tallest building in Abu Dhabi . The skyscraper was opened in 2014 and has since been the center of the life of the capital. In the year of construction, Burj-Mohamed was in the top of the best buildings in the world, finishing sixth. Since then, he has repeatedly been ranked among the best buildings of the century for various parameters.
Description
The skyscraper is located in the very center of the capital on a legendary place, where the old market used to be . This place was the main one in the city even before the oil boom came, so the biggest project in Abu Dhabi was decided to be realized here. Burj-Mohamed-bin Rashid has 93 floors, 5 of which are underground. On the above-ground floors are:
- apartments of different sizes in the amount of 474;
- fitness club;
- health center;
- several swimming pools.
Underground parking is located. The building is serviced by 13 high-speed elevators, which from the lower floor to the top are delivered in less than 5 minutes.
The skyscraper belongs to the World Trade Center complex in Abu Dhabi, which includes two more buildings. The tenants of the tower and its visitors have direct access to them. One tower is a hotel, and the other is an office center.
Architecture
The construction of the tower began in 2008 and lasted for 6 years. The complexity of the project was that the architects had to create a state-of-the-art skyscraper, taking into account the climatic conditions of Abu Dhabi, namely the winds that can bring sand up to the upper floors, and scorching sun rays.
The architectural style for Burj-Mohamed-bin Rashid was chosen postmodernism. The predominantly reflective surface creates a mirage effect, which is very symbolic, because most of the UAE is a desert.
How to get there?
You can reach the tower by taxi or public transport . The nearest bus stop is 850 meters from the skyscraper, it is called Al Ittihad Square Bus Stand, and through it all the buses of the city pass.