New construction sets world record in Dubai

The One Za'abeel complex consists of two buildings 305m and 235m high, with a unique 230m long cross bridge in between.

The One Za'abeel complex consists of two buildings and a cross bridge. Photo: Dezeen

The newly built One Za'abeel complex in Dubai, UAE, built by Japanese design firm Nikken Sekkei, has the world's longest cantilever structure, measuring about 66 meters, Design Boom reported on February 1. A cantilever is a long horizontal structure that is fixed on only one side to a vertical pillar.

One Za'abeel comprises two skyscrapers, The Tower and The Residences, connected by a closed sky bridge called The Link. Located at the gateway to Dubai's central financial district, the project will be a prominent landmark for visitors from Dubai International Airport. The project aims to create a vibrant community for residents and international visitors, with a variety of dining options, retail outlets, office space, urban hotels, green spaces, urban parks, playgrounds and swimming pools.

The Link, suspended at a height of 100 m, features a 230 m long observation platform stretching east-west between the two buildings. Constructed with a system of tubular steel arranged in a diamond grid pattern on all four sides, The Link ensures structural stability while providing spacious, column-free interiors.

Construction involved lifting the first section of The Link, which weighs approximately 8,500 tons, over 12 days. It is one of the heaviest structures ever lifted in the region. The remaining 900-ton cantilever head was lifted and installed over four days. Positioned between two buildings, The Link provides increased safety and reduces wind-induced sway, a common problem with high-rise buildings.

One Za'abeel comprises 530,000 ^m2 of mixed-use space with 12,000 ^m2 of retail space, 26,000 ^{m2 of} office space, and luxury residential space. The Tower is 305 m high, while the second tower, The Residences, is 235 m high. The exterior of the building uses Low-E glass with high transparency and good sun-blocking performance.

"One Za'abeel is now the first building that greets visitors as they travel from the airport to the city center and will be the last building they see before leaving. We wanted to create an elegant building that represents the spirit of Dubai while also being a striking gateway to the city," said Kokona Nakamura, chief architect at Nikken Sekkei.

According to VNE

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