Kuwait Plans World’s Tallest Tower ‘Burj Mubarak’: Report
Kuwait will soon be home to the “world’s tallest tower” – the Burj Mubarak.
The one-kilometre tall tower will be the main attraction of Kuwait’s Madinat Al Hareer or Silk City, and will be constructed at the centre of the city. Madinat Al Hareer is reportedly expected to be completed by 2023.
The Burj Mubarak megaproject, on the other hand, is estimated to take about 25 years to be completed, and will be made from three interlocking, twisting structures to protect it from 150 mph winds and resulting vibrations, according to another report by Business Insider.
The height of the skyscraper is also reportedly an “intentional tribute to the all-time famous folk tales’ collection 1001 Arabian Nights.” Burj Mubarak will comprise of 234 floors, and will hold the capacity to accommodate 7,000 people.
