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Downtown Burj Khalifa

SWA provided landscape architectural services for

downtown Burj Dubai, 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.

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. A landscaped

drop-off area is designed for each of the three sections

of the building and gardens, with a lake and additional

water features designed to draw people to outside

activities and accompanying retail and restaurant

spaces.

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates

ClientEmaar Properties PJSC

SWA ScopeLandscape architectural services

Size11 hectares

3.5km-long BoulevardArchitect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLPEmaar Design Studios