Creating a new skyline for the emirate, the upcoming landmark will be a notch taller than the 828m Burj Khalifa, which is set to be surpassed by Saudi Arabia’s 1km Kingdom Tower.

Serving as the vibrant core of Dubai Creek Harbour, a 6km2 world-class master planned development, The Tower is set to deliver a compelling destination, as Mohamed Alabbar, chairman, Emaar Properties, explained.

“It will also position Dubai Creek Harbour as one of the most desired residential, leisure and touristic attractions, providing visitors and residents with a modern, luxurious and sustainable environment in which to live, work, learn and entertain,” added Alabbar.

With construction works slated to start at the end of June and finish just in time for Expo 2020, the futuristic tower will offer 360-degree views of the city and beyond from its Pinnacle Room at the top.

The structural core and tension cables will be dynamically illuminated and movement lighting will be used to enhance not only the visitor experience but also the view from outside.

The VIP Observation Garden Decks will recreate the splendour of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and an engineering marvel will await guests at the fully glazed rotating balconies. Making the project a true tourist-magnet, a world-class boutique hotel will be also housed within the development.