Dubai Towers Dubai was a proposed four tower complex in the city of

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. It is now cancelled. The developer,

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, intended this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a

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located on

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which was to consist of seven islands. The towers were planned to have between 57 and 94 stories Although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest would top , two others would rise beyond , and the fourth tower would rise at .

was the

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company in charge of the project. Due to downturn in Dubai, the project was cancelled. As the Complex were not built, The Tower was proposed.

Design

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, these towers were intended to create a dramatic new landmark for

. Their design represents the movement of candlelight and according to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, this is supposed to symbolise hope, harmony, growth and opportunity.

Construction status

The Dubai Towers Dubai, like the rest of The Lagoons, was never built. The developer,

, was forcibly merged into

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in 2009 following extensive legal troubles. The masterplan of the area has since changed to accommodate the proposal to build

Dubai Creek Tower Dubai Creek Tower ( ar, برج خور دبي) is a supported observation tower to be built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The preliminary cost of the tower is AED 3.67 billion (). It was expected to be completed in 2022 at the earliest, ...

and the surrounding Dubai Creek Harbour development.

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tvsdesign website
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