In its rapid rise to become a globally renowned high-rise city, Dubai has not lacked for attention-grabbing spectacle buildings. From fanciful, contorted shapes to intricately detailed crowns, many projects have sought to make their mark in a skyline dominated by the world’s tallest building, to varying degrees of success. As part of their brief, developer Arada considered the site’s context, including its strategic position in between Downtown Dubai and Business Bay, and the resulting visibility in the city. Among their design requirements, they therefore posed the question: “How might an iconic tower be designed within the context of one of the most renowned skylines in the world?”

This highlight feature also serves a functional purpose, hosting the building’s Sky Lounge. The ovoid structure itself hosts a VIP space, while the rest of the floor features a club with spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa and its surroundings – creating a place where residents and hotel guests can feel truly connected to the energy of Dubai.