Among the multiple architectural gems of Dubai, the Princess Tower is one of its most historic and iconic. This building began construction in Dubai in 2006 for residential purposes and, at the time of its inauguration, was one of the tallest buildings in the world. However, the city’s growing development led other skyscrapers to take its place.
Despite being overshadowed by its podium, the Princess Tower remains one of the pioneers in sustainable construction methods in the city and in reducing the environmental impact crucial for the United Arab Emirates. Its height is 414 meters and it is one of the most iconic in Dubai due to its impressive construction quality and innovation.
A trip to the Princess Tower in Dubai
This work was built by Emirati Adnan Saffarini, with an essentially Islamic facade that gives it its distinctive and mysterious touch. Its appearance is not only visually attractive but also its reflective glass cladding contributes to the reduction of solar heat. In addition to having ample spaces, terraces, and wellness areas for its residents, this building also ensures stability even in the face of strong winds and seismic activity thanks to its innovative construction system.
Although when it was built the construction methods were not as advanced as they are now, Dubai’s sustainable policies were already in place at that time and the creators of this building appealed to the use of efficient glass to reduce cooling costs, and efficient HVAC systems were installed to minimize energy consumption. Among its details, it is important to mention that the tower has a crown-shaped dome, which gives it its special physiognomy.
The advantages of the Princess Tower in the development of Dubai
The real estate development is part of the growing economy in Dubai, where each project of this style plays a prominent role. The creation of the Tower Princess generated a series of advantages for this economic factor thanks to its privileged location in the Dubai Marina district, an attractive site for young investors.
The construction of buildings of this style in Dubai guarantees an increase in investment flow, which adds distinction to the United Arab Emirates that can contribute additional investments in the city’s infrastructure, the tourism sector, and economic growth in general.
Wasl Tower, another sustainable example in Dubai.
Wasl Tower is also one of the great sustainable promises of Dubai. This building joins the promises of sustainable constructions in the city by incorporating cutting-edge technology to reduce its carbon footprint during construction. This building will have 64 floors distributed over 302 meters in height and will be the first of its kind to use ceramic fins as a renewable means.
This innovative method of the fins will serve to promote the cooling of the building, a basic necessity in places where temperatures tend to be very high. These are made with hybrid elements of clay and low-tech glazed ceramics mounted in an aluminum casing that will be found on the tower’s facade. As with the Princess Tower, this site also intends to apply elements consistent with a sustainable economy and carbon footprint reduction. This space will feature apartments, offices, restaurants, and a luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel with 259 rooms, as well as a swimming pool.
