Scheduled
to open in 2009, Al Yaquob Tower
is intended to be one of the
most compelling structures in
the future landscape of Dubai.
The 330 metres, 70 storey edifice
will mark the group's first
foray into the high-stakes skyscraper
segment.
The tower distinguishing feature
is a clock that will crown the
tower and it is set to one of
the tallest building in the
UAE. This will make it the highest
clock in the Middle East and
the World.
Al Yaquob Tower will be home
to hotel apartments, offices,restaurants,
retail establishments,and leisure
facilities. Amenities include
two swimming pools, four health
clubs, saunas, steam rooms,
and a gymnasium hall. There
will be a twelve-storey parking
lot behind the tower, with a
holding capacity of up to 360
cars.
The residential areas will consist
of 56 studios, 85 one-bedroom
units, 74 two bedroom units,
64 three-bedroom units and 4-three
bedroom duplexes. An International
hospitality chain will run the
hotel apartments.
