D1 Tower
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D1 is an 80-floor
Storey
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 residential skyscraper
Skyscraper
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 currently under construction in Dubai
Dubai
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, United Arab Emirates
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. The tower has a total structural height of 284 m (931.8 ft), but the design originally included a spire
Spire
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 that would bring the total height to 350 m (1,148.3 ft). Construction of D1 is expected to be completed in 2011. The tower is the sister of the world's tallest residential building, Q1
Q1 (building)
Q1 is a supertall skyscraper located in Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast. It is the world's third tallest residential tower after the 348 metre building The Marina Torch in Dubai won formal recognition as the tallest residential building in the world on 29 April 2011 by the Emporis...

 in Gold Coast
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, Australia
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. Although they will look similar, D1 will be structurally shorter, whilst having a taller roof height. This is because Q1 has a roof height of 275 m (902.2 ft) with a spire increasing the total height to 323 m (1,059.7 ft).

D1 will feature skyrise lounge, private cinema, indoor pool, gymnasium and concierge services. D1 is adjacent to the Palazzo Versace Dubai.

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