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F
rom his spacious apartment
on the 68th floor of the
101-story Princess Tower in
Dubai,
alexander James
can hardly take his eyes off
the spectacular view of the
Dubai Marina, dubbed the “Nice of
the Middle East”. Rising to 414 meters,
Princess Tower is recognized by the
Guinness World Records as the world’s
tallest residential building.
A former suburbanite hailing from
Wimbledon in the United Kingdom,
living the
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city skylines shoot through the
clouds to accommodate a growing
demand for homes in the sky.
James relocated to the United Arab
Emirates to pursue new career oppor-
tunities as a Sales Manager at the ITP
Publishing Group – but equally to enjoy
the lifestyle offered.
A recent KONE survey of people
living and working in skyscrapers
around the world reveals that the oil-
rich Dubaians are among the keenest
to brand their city with skyscrapers,
with nearly 80 percent of respondents
believing that landmark buildings
improve the city’s image. Dubaians also
appreciate the comfort and status of
living in a skyscraper.
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James and his newlywed wife found
their apartment by chance and took it
on the spot. “We both fell in love with
the view – especially in the morning and
evening. And it’s so peaceful living 68
floors up in the sky, far from the traffic,
pollution, hustle and bustle. We plan to
stay for the next five years and start a
family here,” says James.