Burj Khalifa's competitor Dubai Creek Tower is rising again: Emaar to reignite UAE's forgotten mega skyscraper with new tender in 3 months

Dubai’s ultra-modern skyline may soon welcome a long-anticipated icon once again. Emaar Properties has officially signalled the next phase of Dubai Creek Tower, a project that has experienced years of pauses, redesigns and evolving ambitions, with founder Mohamed Alabbar announcing plans to issue a new tender within the next three months.Speaking at the Dubai International Project Management Forum, Alabbar confirmed that the famed tower, once poised to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest structure, is no longer dormant. Instead, Emaar has re-envisioned the landmark’s concept and will soon move forward with a competitive bidding process for its construction.

Why the Dubai Creek Tower was paused and why it’s back

Dubai Creek Tower was originally unveiled with global fanfare before the Covid-19 pandemic, intended as a record-breaking centerpiece of the sprawling Dubai Creek Harbour development designed by architect Santiago Calatrava.

However, like many megaprojects worldwide, it was paused amid pandemic uncertainty and strategic reassessment.