Case Study: One Za’abeel, Dubai, UAE💡
Engineering the World’s Longest Cantilevered Building
Completed in 2023 and officially opened in 2024, One Za’abeel has become one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks.
Developed by Ithra Dubai for the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the mixed use development is instantly recognisable thanks to The Link, it is the world’s longest cantilevered building, suspended approximately 100 metres above the ground.
Connecting two striking towers, One Za’abeel combines premium office space, luxury residences, world class hotels, retail and dining, creating a new gateway to Dubai’s financial district.
Key Facts 💡
* Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* Completed: 2023
* Tower A Height: 305 m
* Tower B Height: 235 m
* Building Type: Mixed-use
* Sustainability: LEED Gold
Engineering Highlights ⭐️
The defining feature of the development is The Link, a 230 metre long steel structure that spans between the two towers and incorporates the world’s longest occupied building cantilever, extending approximately 66 metres beyond the supporting tower.
The structure was assembled in large sections before being lifted into place using one of the most complex strand jacking operations ever undertaken on a high rise development.
Inside, the development provides flexible Grade A office accommodation, luxury residences, the One&Only One Za’abeel hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel, retail, restaurants and wellness facilities.
To support the wide variety of occupants, there are 82 elevators and escalators, providing efficient passenger movement throughout the development.
Sustainability ♻️
One Za’abeel was designed to achieve LEED Gold certification through:
* High performance glazed façades
* Intelligent building management systems
* Energy efficient mechanical and electrical services
* Water conservation measures
* High indoor environmental quality
* Optimised daylight and occupant comfort
* Smart operational controls
Key Project Team 🏙️
Owner
Investment Corporation of Dubai
Developer
Ithra Dubai
Lead Consultant & Design Architect
Nikken Sekkei Ltd
Architect of Record, Structural
WSP
Project & Programme Manager
Mace
Cost Consultant
Omnium International Ltd.
Main Contractor
ALEC
MEP Contractor
ALEMCO
Interior Fit-out Contractor
ALEC FITOUT
Façade Consultant
Inhabit
Commissioning Consultant
AESG
Temporary Works Engineer
BG&E
Landscape Consultant
Cracknell
Signage & Wayfinding Consultant
LIMAH
Kitchen Consultant
MCTS
Pool Specialist
Barr + Wray
Entrance Canopy Designer
STUFISH LIMITED
Vertical Transportation
Otis Elevator Co.
Hotel Interior Designer
DENNISTON
Hotel & Resort Operator
Kerzner International
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