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Panorama of Dubai File 684-464-379

Dubai city

structure #574262352building

21st Century Tower

existing 240 m 55 floors 2003

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Tip Height269 m
Architectural Height269 m
Roof Height240 m
Main Roof Height189.7 m
Height Top Floor185.7 m
Floors55
Completion2003
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address109 Sheikh Zayed Road
Smart Address109 Sheikh Zayed Road
1st Level DistrictSector 3 (West)
2nd Level DistrictTrade Centre 2
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-22

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