Burj Al Alam - The World Tower, Dubai

Burj Al Alam Tower once completed will be another Dubai record breaker. The Al Alam, at 108 storeys and with an estimated cost of $1.1Billion, will be the tallest commercial building in the world! The tower is strategically designed to accentuate the view of Business Bay Creek on the South side and the Burj Dubai super-high rise tower on the North. Being developed by Fortune Group and financed by Amlak Finance, it will be the crowning glory of Dubai's Business Bay development.

Burj Al Alam is designed to resemble a dazzling crystal flower. From its 108 floors, 74 will be dedicated to offices and 27 storeys will be taken up by a 5-Star Hotel - the world's highest hotel - with 200 suites, and a group of 104 serviced apartments. The top of the tower will have a 6 storey crown made to look like the opening of a flower's petals. This crown will contain a sky garden, observation deck, roof top spa and exclusive club. Also located in the Al Alam will be a shopping mall featuring luxury designer brands and a variety of upscale restaurants. The entire project should be completed sometime in 2009.

The CEO of Amlak Finance had this to say about the project:

"Amlak is delighted to have partnered with Fortune Group to provide finance for this mammoth commercial project. The uniqueness of Burj Al Alam consists not just in its height, but also in its aesthetic totality. Together with Fortune Group’s global expertise and Amlak’s track record with real estate financing in the UAE, customers will be able to avail the best in realty investment.”

From the developers:

'Guests will marvel at the array of pleasures that make this prestigious landmark a one-of-a-kind destination. A place singularly designed for comfort and enjoyment, brightened by a spirit of easy elegance. Burj Al Alam is distinguished by its lavish decor and breathtaking surroundings - plus the caring, exceptional service of our handpicked staff. At every turn, Burj Al Alam magically combines the elements of nature, landscaping, architecture and fine art into a striking masterpiece.'

...and about the roof top spa:

'Experience pure joy and elaborate pampering at our exclusive roof top spa. It is here where your highest expectations will be met. At this luxurious oasis, personalized spa programs, services and treatments will combine to offer an array of well-being pursuits. Soothing massage therapies, skin and body treatments drawn from Eastern principles, expert hair and nail services, and signature treatments utilizing plants and minerals will characterize the range and variety of treatments and services offered at the Spa. And your body, mind and spirit will love you for it!'

Wow! Time to reserve my office space! Burj Al Alam is truly an amazing commercial tower! If you had your office here you would never wan't to go home! This Mega Project is another great step being taken by Dubai to become one of the major business locations of the world...and that is exactly what Dubai, and the entire UAE, is becoming!

Here is an excellent YouTube video of Burj Al Alam:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6r_3Cgl-9E

This link takes you to the Burj Al Alam website:

http://www.burjalalam.com/home.asp