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Rolex Tower

Coordinates: 25°12′35.11″N 55°16′31.55″E / 25.2097528°N 55.2754306°E / 25.2097528; 55.2754306
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Rolex Tower
Rolex Tower under construction on 28 December 2007
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General information
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°12′35.11″N 55°16′31.55″E / 25.2097528°N 55.2754306°E / 25.2097528; 55.2754306
Completed2010
Technical details
Floor count59
Design and construction
Architect(s)Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Structural engineerSkidmore, Owings & Merrill

The Rolex Tower is a 59-floor tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 235 m (771 ft). Construction of the Rolex Tower was completed in 2010; the tower's inauguration was 7 November 2010.[1] The building encompasses both residential and commercial space and is owned by Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons.[2]

It is the authorized distributor of Swiss Rolex watches in the UAE.[3]

Design

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The architectural design of the tower is a combination of simplicity and elegance, and is distinguished by its glass façade that glows like a bright lantern after sunrise, as it stands out with its turquoise color and is opaque on the lower floors, but turns semi-transparent at the top.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SOM Celebrates the Inauguration of Rolex Tower in Dubai, UAE". Archived from the original on 5 January 2011.
  2. ^ a b www.bayut.com https://www.bayut.com/buildings/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AC-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B3/. Retrieved 22 October 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons". 18 August 2024. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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