Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa is the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai. At , it is the
tallest building in the world and the
tallest human-made structure ever built. Construction began on 21 September 2004, and was completed and ready for occupancy by 4 January 2010. Burj Khalifa is estimated to have cost
US$1.5 billion. In addition to being the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa holds six other world records, including 'tallest free-standing structure in the world', 'elevator with the longest running distance in the world' and 'highest number of storey's in the world.' It also houses the
Armani Hotel Dubai, which spans 30 floors of the building.
The Dubai Mall The
Dubai Mall is the world's second largest shopping mall by total area. It is the home of 1,300 stores in addition to numerous attractions, including an Olympic-size ice rink, an aquarium and a water zoo. In March 2018, the owner of The Dubai Mall,
Emaar Properties, opened an entertainment complex called VR Park, which blends augmented reality and virtual reality (VR). Access to the mall is provided via Doha Street, rebuilt as a double-decker road in April 2009. The Dubai Mall opened on November 4, 2008, with more than 1,200 retailers. The Dubai Mall is the most visited retail destination in the United Arab Emirates with approximately over 100 Million visitors every year. The mall has gone through various expansions and in 2024, Emaar announced that the mall will have a large extension by 2027.
Fashion Avenue In March 2018, Emaar Malls unveiled a new extension of The Dubai Mall dedicated to fashion and luxury shopping. The 440,000-square-foot Fashion Avenue offers over 150 high-end fashion brands, including Burberry, Cartier, Miu Miu, Prada, Gucci, Mikimoto, Faberge, Valentino, and Christian Louboutin.
Dubai Fountain At the center of Downtown Dubai and at a cost of Dh 800 million (US$217 million), the Dubai Fountain is the largest choreographed system in the world. It was designed by
WET Design, the
California-based company responsible for the fountains at the
Bellagio Hotel Lake in
Las Vegas. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 colored projectors, it is long and able to shoot water into the air, accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. On 26 October 2008, Emaar announced, based on results of a naming contest, the fountain would be named the Dubai Fountain. In 2025, the fountain will be closed for 5 months for renovation works. The fountain reopened in October 2025 after completion of Phase 1 of its renovation. Phase 2 of the renovation will happen in 2026.
Address Hotels Dubai Address Downtown Dubai Address Downtown Dubai is a
supertall skyscraper rising alongside the
Dubai Mall, the Old Town, and the Burj Khalifa Lake. This hotel and the residential tower contains a total of 63
floors. Styled on the classic Arabian dhow, the project was developed by Emaar Properties in collaboration with architect Janus Rostock. The venue hosts a wide array of performances coming from countries around the world, including theatre, opera, ballet, concerts, musicals, stand-up comedy shows and various seasonal events. Its plans were announced by
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2012. It opened on 31 August 2016 with a performance by
Plácido Domingo.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Encircling Downtown Dubai, the 3.5 km road was previously known as Emaar Boulevard based on the area's developer. In December 2012, Emaar renamed the boulevard to pay tribute to
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The thoroughfare is famous for an impressive array of restaurants, cafes, and outdoor art exhibitions by Art Emaar, a cultural initiative of Emaar Properties.
Emaar New Year's Eve Held in the center of Downtown Dubai every year, Dubai's New Year's Gala is one of the most celebrated events in Dubai. The celebration usually comprises a massive firework display on the Burj Khalifa at midnight and gathers hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists. In 2018, Emaar hosted a special light and laser show 'Light Up 2018', on the Burj Khalifa, which brought in over a million visitors and reached over 2.5 billion people through live television broadcast and live streams on social media. 'Light Up 2018' broke a world record for the 'largest light and sound show on a single building.' The fireworks returned for 2019 and is since been the most attended New Year's Party in Dubai.
Forte Towers In May 2015, Emaar announced the twin tower project called Forte Towers – one of which will be a 70-storey building, making it the third tallest tower in the District. It was completed in 2023.
Burj Vista According to a newspaper article in 2013,
Emaar has launched two identically designed towers located on Muhammad Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. One tower is 20 storeys high and the other is 65 storeys. They consist of 120 and 520 apartments respectively Completion and handover was in July 2018.
Grande In September 2018, SSH has been chosen by Emaar and appointed WSP Burj Park Lake Dubai's Opera District. Tower 78 storey and 866 apartments for 30 June 2022.
Il Primo In May 2016, Emaar announced the twin tower project called
Il Primo Towers - one of which will be a 77-floor building. Tower 2 was completed in 2025, while Tower 1 is under construction. == References ==