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Downtown Burj Khalifa

SWA provided landscape architectural services for

downtown Burj Khalifa, an area surrounding the Burj

Khalifa Tower, the tallest man-made structure in the

world. The area includes Burj Khalifa Tower Park and

Emaar Boulevard, a 3.5-km-long boulevard lined with

luxury shops and cafes. The landscape design of this

mixed-use tower includes three areas that correspond

to the tower’s hotel, residential, and office spaces.

A landscaped drop-off area is designed for each of

the three sections of the building. Gardens and a grand

water terrace with a lake and additional water features

are designed to draw people to outside activities and

accompanying retail and restaurant spaces. The design

for this boulevard creates one of the world’s great

streets, including a palm-lined greenway for shade,

dynamic water features, and varied settings for public

gatherings and celebrations.

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates

ClientEmaar Properties PJSC

SWA ScopeLandscape architectural services

Size11 hectares

3.5km-long BoulevardArchitect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLPEmaar Design Studios