Dubai now has a new architectural landmark: Emaar Properties today achieved the challenging engineering feat of desgning, constructing and raising a legendary Skies Bridge that links the new Address Sky Sight hotel with the Address Residences Sky Sight in Downtown Dubai.

Climbing at a height of over 220 metres, the 85-metre-long Sky Bridge, with an elevation of 22 metres and optimum size of 30 metres, has three floors and will certainly showcase eight devices of lavish Sky Collection Duplexes, a 70-metre-long infinity pool that forgets Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Water fountain, and other services.

Billed to be a new tourist attraction that likewise includes economic worth, the Sky Bridge is produced making use of 4,500 tonnes of structural steel, and was lifted in position using Strand Jacking Technology, tailor-maked for the project. A team of global specialists from five different entities dealt with the project that was finished in around 365 days by over 300 professionals and experienced workers.

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, stated: "Building and lifting the Sky Bridge is the outcome of the effort and collaboration of some of the very best worldwide specialists in the area, who addressed different challenges via their innovative and imaginative method. They have actually accomplished an exceptional engineering task that will function as a reference point in modern construction. Skies Bridge is an included worth to Midtown Dubai, and contributes to the pride of our nation."

The unique Skies Bridge resolved several design challenges given the substantial tons of steel and concrete, along with the tons connected to the infinity pool, swimming pool deck and faade, it required. The ambient temperature difference was additionally taken into consideration during the design stage to ensure that it suits the region's climate. A steel framework with 3 degrees was developed to hold the massive loads moved to the core walls of both towers it connects.

To deal with the construction challenges, the text of the bridge was divided into 5 aspects, each weighing over 400 tonnes each. The 5th element is the MEGA truss in the center that has an overall weight of over 1,500 tonnes. High ability cranes, not generally used in the region, were deployed to raise the significant weights. Unique high-capacity hydraulic jacks were also imported from Switzerland.

An additional challenge was designing 8 tailor-made Boom and Derrick systems that had to be constructed at level 50 - about 200 meters high - on both towers. Laser technology was released for precise leveling.

To execute the smooth training of the Skies Bridge, each aspect was assembled on ground. They were then lifted utilizing the Strand Jacking Modern technology over a period of four months from November 2016 to February 2017. The MEGA truss, the heaviest component, was lifted to the height of 220 metres making use of the high-capacity hydraulic jacks and cables.

The Sky Bridge has actually undergone substantial fire proofing and various other safety and security and safety tests. Each element was elaborately examined to ensure the greatest criteria of top quality and toughness. The infinity pool was created taking into account the optimum convenience level of residents.

Offered the closeness to Burj Khalifa Metro Terminal and the City Link, intricate safety measures were established, and a plainly structured logistics plan was followed through close teamwork with the federal government authorities.

The super-lifting of the Skies Bridge also called for incredible planning, team job and technical excellence, especially given wind speeds of as much as 80 km/hour. Each component needed to be precisely lifted and set up while addressing all the needed safety and security factors to consider.

A hotel, household and serviced apartment building linked straight to The Dubai Shopping center City terminal through a travellator, the 60-floor Address Skies Sight towers are 260 meters high, and offers magnificent 360 degree sights of Downtown Dubai and the city. The launch of residences and serviced residences in the development has actually gotten overwhelming customer reaction.

Developed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the designers of Burj Khalifa, Address Skies Sight has 169 luxurious hotel spaces on 12 degrees with features including restaurants, lounges, a first-rate occasion venue, conference room, three pools including a rooftop pool and a health club. Address Residences Sky View has 551 exceptional serviced homes that are completely equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, supplying spectacular sights.

A dedicated lobby for Address Residences Sky Sight invites residents and visitors with warmth and elegance, as distinct products and textures, consisting of timber, glass, stone and stunning natural leathers with soft illumination, stimulate a sense of luxury. For more details on Address Sky View, log on to: www.emaar.com

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