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The Structural Engineering Design and Construction of the Highest Occupiable Skybridge in the World: The Address Jumeirah Resort, Dubai, UAE


Abstract

The Address Jumeirah Resort is a mixed-use 77-story tower reaching a height of 301 meters with a slenderness ratio of 13.5:1. The development is situated in the Jumeirah Beach District and accommodates 217 key five-star hotel suites, 478 residential apartments, 444 serviced-branded apartments, retail shops, ballrooms and entertainment facilities around the premises. The building has over 242,000 m2 of usable area. The project is an award-winning development that broke multiple Guinness records. The focus of the paper is to present the challenges faced in the structural design and construction of the super tall tower and the highest occupiable skybridge in the world.

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Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank all of the professionals involved in the design, management and construction of this unique project. This article would not be complete without acknowledging the contribution and dedication of the following individuals: Elias Haddad, Nina Cruz, Al Ain Holding; Rainer Engelman, Paolo Odorico, Andreas Schoppe, Dean Thompson, Mirage Leisure and Development; Shaun Killa, Sune Theil, Sagdiyar Abbazov, Nachiket Garge, Baranidharan Venkatachalam, Jorge Bressel, William Campbell, Killa Design; Graham White, Tom Hoban, Wijdan Hussein, George Al Haj, Ahmad Rahimian, Motaz Elfahal, Imraan Motara, Keith England, Goran Kulenovic, Asem Abdo, Cathal Hayes, Brett Taylor, Henrique Enriquez, WSP; Chijyoti Challamarad, Nilesh Solanki, Ramboll; Dr. Roy Denoon, Workamaw Warsido, CPP; Khaled Ben Hamouda, QualiConsult; Guillermo Fernandez; Koltay; Thomas Hewitt, Khristine Canlas, KEO; Kevin Hogan, Craig Moorfield, Reece McCorkindale, Timothy Keogh, Multiplex; Paraic McEnery, Turner & Townsend; Ravikumar Dasari, Sreenivasa Rao Vipparla, Pardhasaradhi Chadalavada, Eversendai;