{"id":790178,"date":"2026-10-03T00:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T00:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/790178\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T00:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T00:48:25","slug":"new-1200000000-skyscraper-will-have-the-worlds-longest-ai-powered-double-decker-elevator-news-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/790178\/","title":{"rendered":"New \u00a31,200,000,000 skyscraper will have the world’s longest AI-powered double-decker elevator | News World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tThe Burj Azizi will be the second-tallest building behind the Burj Khalifa (Picture: Azizi Developments \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n

A luxury new skyscraper that is expected to be the second-tallest building in the world will launch the longest elevator ever, and it\u2019ll be powered by AI.<\/p>\n

The Burj Azizi tower is currently under construction in Dubai<\/a> and when complete will stand at 2,379ft high, coming in just behind its neighbour the Burj Khalifa, which is 2,723ft tall.<\/p>\n

The \u00a31.2billion tower (Around AED 6billion), located on Sheikh Zayed Road between Downtown Dubai and the Dubai World Trade Centre, will feature over 130 floors and function as a mixed-use development with a seven-star hotel, apartment flats, penthouses, and a vertical retail centre. <\/p>\n

On top of that, plans for the tower also include an observation deck, an adrenaline zone, a beach club, a luxury ballroom, and the highest hotel lobby in the world, as well as the highest restaurant in Dubai.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe new skyscraper will transform Dubai\u2019s skyline (Picture: Azizi Developments \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n

If that isn\u2019t enough, the Burj Azizi tower is expected to be home to the longest elevator in the world, according to manufacturing partner KONE Corporation<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Ordinary lifts would struggle to climb a tower of Burj Azizi\u2019s height due to the weight of traveling cables, but new technology allows the firm to use lightweight cables \u2013 known as UltraRope \u2013 to enable longer travel with less energy and material.<\/p>\n

It will also be AI-enabled to ensure shorter waiting times in peak traffic, and will have 24\/7 connectivity for constant monitoring so potential issues can be identified before they cause disruption.<\/p>\n

When will the skyscraper open?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe skyscraper will be home to a seven-star hotel, an observation deck, an adrenaline zone, and more (Picture: Azizi Developments \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n

Construction on the Burj Azizi tower began in 2024, and it is expected to be completed by 2028.<\/p>\n

Mirwais Azizi, Founder & Chairman of Azizi Developments, said of the tower<\/a>: \u2018Our investment in Burj Azizi, surpassing AED 6 billion, represents more than just the creation of an iconic structure it is a commitment to transforming Sheikh Zayed Road and elevating Dubai\u2019s skyline to new, unparalleled heights.<\/p>\n

\u2018Burj Azizi is not merely about its towering stature or prime location and with its innovative design and cutting-edge technology, this tower will offer ultra-luxury residences, a unique vertical shopping mall, the world\u2019s highest observation deck, and a wealth of amenities and dining experiences, all set at extraordinary elevations.<\/p>\n

\u2018The seven-star hotel, crowned by the world\u2019s highest lobby, will embody Dubai\u2019s spirit, celebrating the world\u2019s seven major cultures through its intricate interior design.\u2019<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not just Dubai that is transforming its skyline with the launch of new skyscrapers, as London<\/a> is, too. <\/p>\n

A new \u00a31,000,000,000 skyscraper named One London<\/a> is currently under construction and is expected to be the tallest building in the City of London, complete with a panoramic viewing gallery, public gardens, and a bar. <\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe HSBC tower will soon be called the \u2018Swiss Cheese\u2019 due to the holes punctured into the building. (Credit: Kiasm\/Canary Wharf press office)<\/p>\n

Similarly, three new skyscrapers are being built on disused land near Vauxhall Station<\/a>, functioning as flats, office space, and a hotel. <\/p>\n

Back in central London, the capital\u2019s famous BT Tower is being revamped into a \u2018post hotel\u2019<\/a>, and in Canary Wharf, the iconic HSBC Tower is transforming into the \u2018Swiss Cheese\u2019 building<\/a> with a hotel, restaurants, office space, and more. <\/p>\n

Philippe Delorme, KONE\u2019s President and CEO, said: \u2018As space becomes scarcer and more valuable in cities around the world, there\u2019s no alternative to growing upwards, making advanced vertical mobility more essential than ever. <\/p>\n

\u2018With our high-rise expertise and future-proofed solutions, we create smooth, reliable journeys in landmark buildings like Burj Azizi.\u2019<\/p>\n

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