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Cayan Tower

Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah


Stretching skyward for 307m, it may not be the tallest residential tower in the Dubai Marina, but it's certainly a building with twist: a 90-degree spiral over the course of its height, to be precise. Aside from looking cool, the design actually reduces wind forces on the building and reduces direct solar radiation. It was designed by the same firm as the Burj Khalifa.

Transportation

  • tram: Marina Towers
  • metro: Damac

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Nearby Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah attractions

1. Marina Walk

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2. Club Mina

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3. The Walk at JBR

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4. Pier 7

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5. JBR Beach

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This clean, wonderful playground has plenty of facilities, including showers, toilets and changing rooms housed in distinctive panelled pods. Kids can…

6. The Beach at JBR

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Paralleling the beachfront for about 1km, The Beach at JBR is an open-plan cluster of low-lying, urban-style buildings wrapped around breezy plazas…

7. Fairmont The Palm Beach Club

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8. Riva Beach Club

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