Calatrava’s tower design was one of six proposals submitted firms in the international design competition. The tower is described as being inspired by Islamic architecture and fusing modern, sustainable design with the culture and heritage of the United Arab Emirates.
“This architectural wonder will be as great as the Burj Khalifa and the Eiffel Tower,” said Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai.
“Combining Islamic architecture with modern design, the tower at Dubai Creek will become a national monument as well as a cultural and tourist destination,” said Mohammad Ali Al Alabbar, president of Emaar Properties, which will develop the tower together with Dubai Holding.
“We feel extremely thankful and honored to have been selected for such an important project,” said Santiago Calatrava. “Dubai is where innovative and revolutionary architecture is making incredible strides. In our proposed design, we have united local traditional architecture with that of the 21st century.”
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