What record did the skyscraper hold upon completion?

The building held the title of the tallest residential skyscraper in the world.

Where is the skyscraper located?

The building stands along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.

What is the primary function of the building?

The tower functions as a residential skyscraper.

Which skyscraper later surpassed its residential height title?

Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia surpassed the building for the tallest residential title.

What timezone does the site observe?

The site observes the Asia/Dubai timezone.

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About the place

The residential skyscraper along Sheikh Zayed Road set early global records for high-rise living.

The residential skyscraper was constructed along Sheikh Zayed Road to provide dense vertical housing in Dubai. Following completion, the tower claimed the global title for the tallest residential structure in the world. The project demonstrated the scale of residential high-rise engineering across the central avenue. Its prominent position along the highway established the building among the primary residential addresses.

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International developments eventually surpassed the height of the tower. The Eureka Tower in Melbourne and another residential high-rise on the Australian Gold Coast claimed the top global rankings. Despite losing the record title, the skyscraper continues operating as a dedicated residential community along the Sheikh Zayed Road transit corridor.

Associations

Sheikh Zayed RoadDirect access to the primary traffic artery creates persistent vehicle noise.
Residential recordThe skyscraper previously held the title of the tallest residential building.
Eureka TowerThe Melbourne high-rise eventually surpassed this building in residential height.

Facts

The tower stands directly along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
The building held the record as the tallest residential skyscraper on earth upon completion.
The Eureka Tower in Melbourne subsequently overtook the skyscraper in residential height.
Travel catalog listings register the property under the Asia/Dubai time zone.