Princess Tower Building
Tall residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina
A residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, Princess Tower looms over the waterfront; tourists include those photographing the skyline, dining in nearby marinaside restaurants and taking evening promenades.
Princess Tower at a Glance#
Address: Princess Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Admission: Residential building-no public admission. Viewing from the street is free; building management controls access to interior.
About Princess Tower#
Princess Tower is a high-rise residential skyscraper in the Dubai Marina district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower reaches approximately 414 metres in height and contains 101 habitable floors.
The building is known for its residential apartments, multiple amenities and its prominent skyline profile within Dubai Marina. On completion it was the world’s tallest residential building and remains among the tallest residential towers globally.
The tower was constructed in the late 2000s and opened in the early 2010s as part of the dense high-rise development around Dubai Marina and the Jumeirah Beach Residence precinct.
Princess Tower stands on the marina waterfront in the Emirate of Dubai, close to Marina Walk and public transport links serving the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach areas.
- Height and floors: At 414 metres tall with 101 storeys, it was the tallest residential tower in the world on completion and remains one of the tallest residential buildings globally.
- Completion and location: Construction took place in the late 2000s and the building was completed and opened in the early 2010s; it sits in the Dubai Marina district adjacent to the marina promenade.
How to Get to Princess Tower#
Princess Tower is in Dubai Marina, accessible via Dubai Metro (DAMAC Properties or DMCC stations on the Red Line) plus a short tram or taxi ride to the Marina promenade. Parking and driving are possible but often slow in peak periods.
Tips for Visiting Princess Tower#
- For the best exterior photos, view the tower from the Marina promenade around dusk when lights begin to come on.
- If staying in a nearby apartment hotel, request a high-floor unit for wide Marina views that include Princess Tower.
- Expect heavy traffic in Dubai Marina at peak hours-allow extra transit time.
Best Time to Visit Princess Tower#
Visit the Dubai Marina area in the cool season (Nov-Mar) for the best comfort and light for photography.
Weather & Climate near Princess Tower#
Princess Tower's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 14° - 24° | 19° | 11 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 33 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 4.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| March | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 24 mm | some cloud | 60% | 4.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 27° | 8 mm | some cloud | 58% | 3.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Excellent | 25° - 37° | 34° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 4.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Excellent | 27° - 39° | 39° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 4.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Very Good | 29° - 40° | 42° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 4.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Very Good | 30° - 40° | 41° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Excellent | 27° - 38° | 37° | 0 mm | clear | 55% | 3.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 24° - 35° | 31° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
