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the city, the Dubai World Trade Centre’s office tower
houses the regional headquarters of many of the world’s
largest corporations. Alongside, a modern conference centre
and seven exhibition halls host an active program of international
trade fairs that attract exhibitors and visitors from all
over the world.
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is a business complex
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, built by H.H. Sheikh Rashid
bin Saeed Al Maktoum. It is located along Sheikh Zayed Road
at the Trade Centre Roundabout. The complex comprises the
original tower (built in 1978), eight exhibition halls, the
Dubai International Convention Centre and residential apartments. |
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The 39-story office
tower stands 149 metres (489 feet) tall and a majority of the
floors are let commercially. At the time it was built, it was
the tallest building in Dubai (and UAE) and the first high rise
along Sheikh Zayed Road. The tenants of the building include
Federal Express, General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, MasterCard
International, Schlumberger, Sony, U.S. law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost,
Colt & Mosle LLP, and the consulates of Italy, Japan, Spain,
Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States of America. The building
is featured on the 100 dirham banknote.
The Dubai World Trade Center Tower is located on Sheikh Zayed
Road. Inaugurated in 1979, the Trade Center Tower is one of
the tallest in the region. The complex now consists of the original
tower, eight exhibition halls, the Dubai International Convention
Centre and apartments.
The Dubai World Trade Center has 39 floors with many international
tenants including General Motors, Master Card International,
Sony Broadcast and Federal Express. The Tower also houses the
Consulates of the United States of America, Australia, Switzerland,
Turkey, Italy, Spain and Japan.
Twice a day guided tours are available to the observation deck
offering visitors a panoramic view of the city.
Hobbies
& Activities category: Convention, exhibition center;
Architecture - Modern; Towers, monuments, observation deck. |
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