Foundation works advance at world’s second tallest tower
Azizi Developments, a leading developer in the UAE, has shared progress of Burj Azizi, its tallest development to date and the second tallest building under construction globally. Works are progressing across both the raft foundation of the main tower and the automated car park building: two of the most engineering-intensive phases in the build. Burj Azizi’s car park building extends nine basement levels and reaches almost 30 metres below. Over the course of just 40 hours, more than 200 workers and 700 trucks delivered 7,000 cubic meters of concrete to form the structure that will house Burj Azizi's fully automated parking system. In parallel, work continues on the tower's raft foundation, a continuous concrete slab five metres thick, engineered to bear and distribute the full load of the 725-metre, 140-storey structure. With 750 workers on-site daily, the team is delivering this critical phase with precision and an unwavering commitment to safety, laying the structural basis from which Burj Azizi will rise. Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, said, “Burj Azizi is set to stand as the world’s second-tallest tower, a defining global symbol of Dubai. That ambition demands absolute rigor at every level, from concept to completion. The raft foundation, while unseen, is fundamental to the structure’s integrity. It is being delivered to the level of engineering precision this scale requires, setting the standard for everything that follows.” Apartments range from one to three bedrooms, with ultra-luxury penthouses occupying the upper residential floors through their own dedicated lobbies. Amenity levels are spaced throughout the tower, offering residents pools, a spa, a gym and yoga centre, a cinema, a games room, dining, and retail. Higher still, an all-suite, seven-star hotel draws on seven cultural themes to set a new benchmark in luxury hospitality, featuring culturally inspired restaurants, an authentic Emirati dining concept, a luxury ballroom, and a beach club. The Burj Azizi project is led by Executive Director Kang Sang Ku, whose 30-year engineering career includes landmark developments such as the Burj Khalifa. Under his oversight, Azizi's approach to a project of this magnitude begins long before construction reaches ground level. For major developments, the developer conducts full-scale mock-ups and factory-based testing before a single unit goes up. Azizi’s vertically integrated approach also ensures complete control and consistent quality from concept through long-term operation. Upon completion in 2030, the tower will soar to 725 metres – only 103 metres shy of the height of Burj Khalifa, the reigning edifice at present. If current rankings are retained by the time it is built, the building will secure the third position, overtaking skyscrapers like Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lampur and Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Saudi Arabia. Burj Azizi will also claim several world records, including the highest observation deck on level 130, the highest hotel lobby on level 111, the highest nightclub on level 126, the highest restaurant on level 122, and the highest hotel room on level 118. At the top, a museum will chronicle the tower’s evolution through multimedia exhibits recognising the people and milestones behind its construction.
