What is the height of the Burj Azizi tower?

The Burj Azizi tower is planned to be 725 metres tall, which will make it the world’s second-tallest tower upon completion.

What vertical transport systems will be installed in Burj Azizi?

Burj Azizi will feature 59 elevators and 15 escalators, with elevators capable of reaching speeds up to 10 metres per second.

Will Burj Azizi have any record-breaking elevator features?

Yes, Burj Azizi will include the world’s longest continuous elevator journey, spanning 631.5 metres, connecting various destinations within the development.

What types of facilities will Burj Azizi offer?

Burj Azizi is designed to accommodate residential, hospitality, retail, and leisure experiences, making it a mixed-use supertall development.

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Development·2 October 2026

Azizi Signs Kone for Vertical Mobility in 725-Metre Burj Azizi Tower

Azizi Developments has partnered with Kone to install 59 elevators and 15 escalators, including the world's longest continuous elevator journey, in the upcoming 725-metre Burj Azizi on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Azizi Developments has signed an agreement with Kone, a global leader in elevator and escalator technology, to equip its 725-metre Burj Azizi tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, with advanced vertical mobility systems. Upon completion, Burj Azizi is expected to become the world’s second-tallest tower.

Advanced Vertical Mobility System

The agreement details the installation of 59 elevators and 15 escalators throughout the skyscraper. A notable feature of this system will be elevators capable of speeds up to 10 metres per second.

Burj Azizi will also house the world’s longest continuous elevator journey, covering an impressive 631.5 metres. This system is designed to connect various key destinations within the mixed-use development, which will include residential, hospitality, retail, and leisure components.

Partnership and Vision

The partnership agreement was formalised by Group CEO Farhad Azizi and Kone UAE Managing Director Hady Nemr at a ceremony in Dubai. Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Group, stated that integrating world-class engineering into Burj Azizi is central to realising their vision for a development that mirrors Dubai’s global ambitions. Farhad Azizi emphasised Kone’s expertise in supertall structures and its record-breaking single-travel elevator technology, ensuring smooth, sustainable, and high-quality journeys within the tower.

Hady Nemr highlighted the crucial role of efficient people flow in a large-scale, multi-use development like Burj Azizi, affirming Kone’s commitment to providing smooth, safe, and efficient movement solutions for residents, guests, and visitors.

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Questions, answered

What is the height of the Burj Azizi tower?: The Burj Azizi tower is planned to be 725 metres tall, which will make it the world’s second-tallest tower upon completion.
What vertical transport systems will be installed in Burj Azizi?: Burj Azizi will feature 59 elevators and 15 escalators, with elevators capable of reaching speeds up to 10 metres per second.
Will Burj Azizi have any record-breaking elevator features?: Yes, Burj Azizi will include the world’s longest continuous elevator journey, spanning 631.5 metres, connecting various destinations within the development.
What types of facilities will Burj Azizi offer?: Burj Azizi is designed to accommodate residential, hospitality, retail, and leisure experiences, making it a mixed-use supertall development.

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