- 23 Marina
Infobox Skyscraper
building_name=23 Marina
location=Area 392-Block Marsa DubaiDubai
roof= 395 m (1,296 ft)Cite web|title=23 Marina|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=36289|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com|accessdate=2008-01-24]
use=Residential
floor_count= 89
groundbreaking=2005
est_completion=2009
opening=2009 (est.)
developer=Hiranandani Group
architect=International Engineering Center 23 Marina is a
residential skyscraper that is currently under construction inDubai and is being made by the Hiranandani Group based inMumbai ,India . The tower is set to have 89floor s and will rise to 395 m (1,296 feet). When thissupertall is complete in 2009, it will be the world's second tallest all-residential building after thePrincess Tower located a mere 300 m (1,000 feet) away.Cite web|title=23 Marina|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=230723|publisher=Emporis.com|accessdate=2008-01-24] The tower will have 57 swimming pools when completed, and each duplex in the tower will come equipped with its own private elevator.The building was 79 per cent sold before construction started. [cite news|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?section=business&xfile=data/business/2006/october/business_october109.xml|title=Hircon sells 79pc of 23Marina before commencement of work|last=Sharma|first=Manu|date=October 4, 2006 |work=Khaleej Times Online|accessdate=2008-09-26] The mast was completed on April 30, 2007. [cite news| url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?section=business&xfile=data/business/2007/may/business_may6.xml|title=Raft completed for 23 Marina tower |date=May 1, 2007| work=Khaleej Times Online |accessdate=2008-09-26]
Construction gallery
ee also
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Dubai Marina
*List of tallest buildings in Dubai References
External links
* [http://www.hircon-me.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=341366&page=9 Skyscrapercity Forum]
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