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Panorama of Dubai File 311-967-675

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structure #344553354building

Burj Al Arab

existing 321 m 56 floors 1999

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Tip Height321 m
Architectural Height321 m
Roof Height210 m
Floors56
Completion1999
Structural Formsupertall building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Stylestructural expressionist
AddressJumeirah Beach Road
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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