Commercial and CorporateProjects

Dubai, UAE

Al Mas Tower

  • Height
    360 m
  • Sqm Facade Area
    28,941 sqm
  • Status
    Completed in 2009
  • Architect/Consultant
    WS Atkins & Partners
Overview

A groundbreaking architecture
project setting new global standards

Scope of work: Includes the design, supply, manufacture, and installation of 28,941 sqm of unitised system curtain walling, delivering a high-performance façade that complements the building’s iconic architecture.

Al Mas Tower, located in Jumeirah Lake Towers Free Zone, stands as a prominent landmark and business hub, housing key corporate entities in the commodities market, including the Dubai Diamond Exchange and the Kimberley Process Certification. Completed in 2008, it held the title of Dubai’s tallest building until the completion of the Burj Khalifa in 2009.

Key data

Impressive metrics that define
this extraordinary achievement

  • LOCATION

    Dubai, UAE

  • PROJECT TYPE

    Commercial & Corporate

  • CLIENT/ DEVELOPER

    Nakheel

  • ARCHITECT

    WS Atkins & Partners

  • MAIN CONTRACTOR

    Taisei ACC JV

  • DATE OF AWARD

    2005

  • DATE OF COMPLETION

    2009

  • LEVELS

    68

Technical details

Brief insights
about the project

Complex Curved Geometry

The project’s main challenge was the tower’s curved, sloped, three-dimensional shape requiring precise engineering and fabrication.

Integrated CNC Fabrication

Shop drawings and fabrication models were directly linked to CNC machines, ensuring accuracy and efficient production.

Crown Level Sliding Shutters

Large, inclined motorised sliding door shutters at the crown were carefully lifted by tower cranes and installed by the Al Abbar team.

Custom Podium Facades

The podium features large, cantilevered diamond-shaped façades designed as a custom semi-unitised system fixed to the steel structure.

Innovative Glass Floors

Inside, triple-laminated, fritted, heavy-duty glass floors accessible to the public were engineered by Al Abbar’s in-house team.

Precision Installation Techniques

Specialised installation methods were employed to handle the complex geometry and ensure seamless integration of façade elements.

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