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| The Index |
| Information |
| Location |
Plot- DIFC
Dubai |
| Status |
Under construction |
| Groundbreaking |
2005[1] |
| Estimated completion |
2009[1] |
| Use |
Mixed-use[1] |
| Height |
| Roof |
328 metres (1,076 ft)[1] |
| Technical details |
| Floor count |
80[1] |
| Floor area |
163,471 square metres (1,759,587 sq ft)[1] |
| Elevator count |
31[1] |
| Companies |
| Architect |
Foster and Partners[1] |
| Structural Engineer |
Halvorson and Partners[3] |
| Developer |
Union Properties[2] |
The Index is a mixed-use skyscraper designed by Foster and Partners currently under construction (topped out) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The supertall will be 328 meters (1,076 feet) tall and have 80 floors.[4] Of those 80 floors, the lower 25 will be offices and 47 will be for residential use, including the world's highest apartment for a time when construction ends in 2009.[4] The tower is oriented in such a way that the eastern and western concrete cores shelter the floors from the harsh, desert sun and the climatic effects of the area. The south-facing facade will utilize extensive sun shades to lower solar gain.[4] A double height sky lobby will separate the offices and apartments; recreational facilities like a swimming pool, gym, and restaurants will be located on the sky lobby.[4]
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Coordinates: 25°12′24.89″N 55°16′40.42″E / 25.2069139°N 55.2778944°E / 25.2069139; 55.2778944
