World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
{{Short description|Complex of two skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates}}
{{Infobox building
| name = World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
| native_name = {{big|{{native name|ar|paren=omit|المركز التجاري العالمي أبو ظبي}}}}
| image = North-East Tower of Qasr Al Hosn.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| caption = Burj Mohammed bin Rashid Tower (left) and The Trust Tower (right)
| location = Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| address = Khalifa Bin Zayed The 1st Street
| coordinates = {{coord|24|29|15.8|N|54|21|25.8|E|type:landmark_region:AE-AD|display=inline,title}}
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| pushpin_label = World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
| former_names = Shanghai Center
| status = Complete
| start_date = {{Start date and age|2007|9|5|df=y}}
| completion_date = {{Start date and age|2014|11|4|df=y}}
| est_completion =
| opening =
| building_type = Residential and Commercial
| antenna_spire =
| roof = {{Convert|382|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
{{convert|276.6|m|abbr=on}} (tower 2)
{{convert|255|m|abbr=on}} (tower 3)
| top_floor =
| floor_count = 92
| elevator_count = 13
| cost =
| floor_area =
| architect = Foster + Partners
| structural_engineer = Halvorson and Partners
| main_contractor = Arabian Construction Company
| developer =
| owner = Aldar Properties PJSC{{Cite web|title=Aldar Properties|url=http://www.aldar.com/en/Residential%20Properties/Pages/DevelopmentDetails.aspx?DevID=Burj%20Mohammed%20Bin%20Rashid}}
| management =
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The World Trade Center Abu Dhabi is a complex of two skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.{{Cite web|title=Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid|url=http://www.emporis.com/buildings/287589/burj-mohammed-bin-rashid-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017205205/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/287589/burj-mohammed-bin-rashid-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 17, 2015|access-date=2016-05-05|publisher=Emporis.com}} Construction of these towers was scheduled to end in 2010, though the 2008 financial crisis pushed the project completion date to 2014. The complex includes two malls, and one Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The complex was initially planned to house three skyscrapers, but the 2008 crisis forced the contractors to withdraw construction of the Hotel Tower, the result being two skyscrapers.
Burj Mohammed bin Rashid
Burj Mohammed bin Rashid is the tallest building in Abu Dhabi and the skyscraper with the most floors in the city as of its completion in 2014. The residential building stands {{Convert|382|m|ft|0}} tall and contains 92 floors.{{Cite web|title=Central Market Residential Tower|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=centralmarketresidentialtower-abudhabi-unitedarabemirates|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130208045301/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=centralmarketresidentialtower-abudhabi-unitedarabemirates|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 8, 2013|access-date=2008-03-27|publisher=Emporis.com}} As of 2025, it is the eighth tallest residential building in the world. The tower is adjacent to the shorter Trust Tower offices.{{Cite web|title=World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi Guide|url=https://www.bayut.com/buildings/abu-dhabi-world-trade-centre/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Building Guides for Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Entire UAE {{!}} Bayut|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-29|title=World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (Building complex in Abu Dhabi)|url=https://dailymi.com/business/world-trade-center-abu-dhabi-building-complex-in-abu-dhabi/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Dailymi|language=en-US}}
The Trust Tower
The office tower, called the "Trust Tower", rises {{Convert|278|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} and has 60 floors, completed in Q2 of 2012.{{Cite web|title=Aldar: Abu Dhabi's Trust Tower '70% complete|url=http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-13083-aldar-abu-dhabis-trust-tower-70-complete/}} The tower was publicly opened in 2013,{{Cite web|title=skyscrapercity.com Trust Tower|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=73161}} and houses leased properties, and the offices of the World Trade Centers Association. It is connected to a Courtyard by Marriott via a large mall and a souk, both operated by the World Trade Center.
The Hotel Tower
The shortest building in the complex, the "Central Market Hotel Tower", was supposed to stand {{Convert|255|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} tall and house 16 floors of hotel space under the Courtyard Marriott brand. Its plans for construction were scrapped soon after the 2008 crisis.{{Cite web|title=Central Market Hotel Tower|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=centralmarkethoteltower-abudhabi-unitedarabemirates|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730135426/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=centralmarkethoteltower-abudhabi-unitedarabemirates|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 30, 2012|access-date=2008-03-27|publisher=Emporis.com}}
See also
References
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Category:Mixed-use developments in the United Arab Emirates
Category:Residential skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi
Category:Skyscraper office buildings in Abu Dhabi
Category:Skyscraper hotels in Abu Dhabi
Category:2014 establishments in the United Arab Emirates
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