Al Burj was initially intended to be the iconic centerpiece of the Jumeirah Palm, Dubai’s first and best-known man-made island. Following the immediate commercial success of The Palm, the tower site was moved to the Dubai Waterfront, a planned city for over 500,000 inhabitants, to again serve as a landmark with worldwide recognition. At a height of 1,000 meters, it was intended to be the world’s tallest building.

The tower is configured like repetitive towers stacked vertically, but joined by "bridge" elements which create "gardens in the sky". Vertical openings between the towers bring light into the central area but also reduce wind drag on the structure.

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-Mixed use, office, hotels, apartments, observation deck.