DUBAI, UAE, 12 August 2024: Al Habtoor Group announced the construction progress at Al Habtoor Tower. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Al Habtoor Group said that under the leadership of Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, the development has reached significant milestones that are setting new standards in architectural design and construction excellence.

Within its first year, Al Habtoor Group said, the Habtoor Tower has utilised 100-metre-deep Barette foundations – a world record. The project, the company said, boasts a six-day floor cycle time for construction above ground, showcasing the rapid pace and efficiency maintained despite the complex structural demands. The project, Al Habtoor Group said, has achieved 33% completion and has accumulated over 2.5 million working hours without any accidents. Over 2,000 workers are managed by German and Chinese construction firms using the latest construction techniques, Al Habtoor Group said. International engineering powerhouses, including Imperial College London, Structural San Francisco and SETEC France, have peer-reviewed the structural designs, ensuring that Al Habtoor Tower meets global standards, the company added.

Al Habtoor Group said the team completed approximately six kilometres of Barrettes (90m deep shear walls) and one kilometre of circular piles within eight months, while preserving 24,000 sqm of existing floor slabs.

Al Habtoor said: “Al Habtoor Tower is not just a building; it represents the capabilities and innovation at the core of Dubai’s construction industry. We are setting a global benchmark for others to follow, emphasising our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering.

“Reaching 33% completion within just one year of construction is a momentous achievement that underscores the project’s groundbreaking architectural features and innovative construction techniques used in its development.”

Al Habtoor Group said the Habtoor Tower, aiming for LEED Platinum Certification, incorporates innovative selective construction techniques that reduce carbon emissions and speeds up the construction process. The tower will be serviced by the world’s fastest vertical transportation with 24 high-speed elevators travelling at seven metres per second, the company added.

Al Habtoor Group said the tower, aiming to be the world’s largest residential building, is situated within Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road. It added that by employing a top-down method and the highest-grade materials, the project adheres to green building principles but sets new standards for sustainable urban development.