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PLANS to construct what could become the world's tallest building, at more than 1km high, were unveiled yesterday.
The Dubai developer Nakheel – the firm that created man-made islands in the shapes of a palm tree and the world – said the structure would be the centrepiece of an inner-city harbour set to become the emirate's new, unofficial capital.
The company would not comment on exactly how high or how expensive the Islamic design-inspired Nakheel Tower will be. But it will have "more than 200 floors" and be part of "a multibillion-pound development", it said.
A cautious Christopher O'Donnell, Nakheel's chief executive, said: "From our perspective, we are building a tower that's going to be over 1km in height. This is a complete iconic development. It may be the tallest. Someone may build something taller."
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