Breaking Ground

Dubai Creek Tower

Name: Dubai Creek Tower
Address: UAE

UAE · Hotel

Dubai Creek Tower is Emaar Properties' landmark observation tower at the center of the Dubai Creek Harbour district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Last verified Jul 24, 2026

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AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open

10.11.16

Start

TBD

Completion

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The story so far

Announced 2016 est.

Broke ground Jun 5, 2026 est.Recorded "construction" but vertical never started — foundation (145 barrette piles) complete 2018 then stalled; Emaar relaunching with NEW design, construction tender to be issued ~2026, vertical begins once contractor appointed. Proposing correction to breaking-ground

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Expected opening date TBD

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About the project

Dubai Creek Tower is Emaar Properties' landmark observation tower at the center of the Dubai Creek Harbour district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by architect-engineer Santiago Calatrava and inspired by the lily and the minarets of Islamic tradition, it was originally conceived to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest structure. Following a multi-year pause, Emaar has relaunched the project with a redesigned, more restrained modern-minaret scheme intended as a cultural landmark anchoring the surrounding Dubai Square retail and residential megadevelopment.

Developer & design

Developer

Emaar Properties

Design

Santiago Calatrava

Location