Rolex Tower Explained

Rolex Tower
Location:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates:25.2098°N 55.2754°W
Floor Count:59
Completion Date:2010
Architect:Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Structural Engineer:Skidmore, 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

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: SOM Celebrates the Inauguration of Rolex Tower in Dubai, UAE. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110105082722/http://www.som.com/content.cfm/som_celebrates_the_inauguration_of_rolex_tower. 5 January 2011. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: https://www.bayut.com/buildings/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AC-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B3/ . 2024-10-22 . www.bayut.com.
  3. Web site: 2024-08-18 . Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons . 2024-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240818143503/https://www.seddiqi.com/ . 18 August 2024 .