At 149 meters tall (489 feet) and with 39 floors, DWTC was groundbreaking in terms of architecture and function. It was the tallest building in the UAE at the time, dominating the skyline and setting a new benchmark for construction in the region. The building's design was reflective of the modern, cosmopolitan city Dubai aspired to become, blending Western architectural trends with a uniquely Arabian identity.

Dubai World Trade Centre’s rise to business hub glory

The World Trade Centre grew with each step the Dubai economy took

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