According to the most recent worldwide rankings published by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the United Arab Emirates has surpassed the United States to take the second position in the world for the number of supertall skyscrapers, or those that rise beyond 300 meters.
In addition to solidifying the nation’s position on the world architectural map, this landmark tells a larger story of urban aspiration, patriotism, and the imaginative alteration of the skyline.