2004 Press Releases

Malaysian PM Badawi visits Burj Dubai site - December 15, 2004
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his accompanying delegation visited Emaar Properties’ Burj Dubai Development last evening and was briefed on the progress of Emaar’s iconic urban development, which includes the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower.

Emaar awards Burj Dubai Tower contract to Samsung Corporation - December 8, 2004
Emaar Properties today announced that Samsung Corporation, the Korean group, has been appointed the main contractor for its iconic Burj Dubai tower. The signature concrete and steel Tower is set to become the tallest structure in the world and will be the centerpiece of Emaar’s prestigious Downtown Dubai development.

HH Sheikh Mohammed views development of Emaar’s iconic Burj Dubai tower - September 20, 2004
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence today witnessed the pouring of cement for the iconic Burj Dubai, following his visit to Emaar Properties’ landmark tower which will be the architectural milestone designed as the epicenter of the fast growing Downtown Dubai.

Emaar to soon announce general contractor for Burj Dubai - May 12, 2004
Emaar Properties will soon announce the general contractor to build the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower, which is designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), with Turner Construction as the project’s construction managers.

EMAAR to showcase Burj Dubai at Cannes exhibition - March 8, 2004
EMAAR Properties today announced it will showcase Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower, and its other master-planned developments at the MIPIM exhibition which will take place in Cannes, France early next month.