21st Century Tower, Dubai

Name: 21st Century Tower
Address: 109 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

#88 among attractions in Dubai

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The 21st Century Tower is a 55-story skyscraper along the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. When it was completed in 2003 it took the title of the world's tallest residential building, ultimately being surpassed by the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia and the Q1 tower in Australia's Gold Coast. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2003 (21 years ago)Top floor height: 609 ftFloors: 55Coordinates: 25°12'40"N, 55°16'34"E

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109 Sheikh Zayed Roadالمركز التجاري (المركز التجاري الثانية)Dubai United Arab Emirates

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21st Century Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Emirates Towers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 21st Century Tower?

Nearby attractions include Chelsea Tower, Dubai (2 min walk), Rolex Tower, Dubai (3 min walk), Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower, Dubai (4 min walk), Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai (6 min walk).

How to get to 21st Century Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to 21st Century Tower:

Metro

Financial Centre • Lines: Red (1 min walk)
Emirates Towers • Lines: Red (13 min walk)

Bus

Big bus connection station 1 , 11 (21 min walk)
Start Bus (22 min walk)