# Dart-Shaped Towers This Observation Tower Will Be Inspired By Traditional Islamic Architecture By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-observation-tower References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/santiago-calatrava-observation-tower/41756/) & [calatrava](http://www.calatrava.com) Famous Spanish engineer and architect Santiago Calatrava is all set to design a brand new observation tower in Dubai, a city that is already home to lots of majisterial examples of architecture. This observation tower will take on a dart-like shape, with the details inspired by classic [Islamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu) architecture. The tower's height is deliberately going to be kept a secret until the day it is open to the public, with construction set to commence in a few months. The tower is going to be situated in the Dubai Creek Harbor area, which is being redeveloped to also include [luxury residential towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-dubai). Dubai is already home to some spectacularly audacious and innovative works of architecture, meaning this observation tower will surely have a unique appeal to it that will make it stand out in the crowded Dubai skyline. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Islamic-inspired Architecture:** Opportunities for architects and engineers to incorporate Islamic design elements into their buildings and structures. - **Secretive Building Heights:** A trend towards keeping building heights secret until opening day, creating buzz and anticipation for new architectural landmarks. - **Luxury Redevelopment:** A trend towards redeveloping areas to include luxury residential towers alongside iconic architectural landmarks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Engineering:** Opportunities for architects and engineers to participate in the design and construction of Islamic-inspired architectural landmarks. - **Tourism and Travel:** A new architectural landmark like the dart-shaped tower in Dubai will likely attract more visitors to the city, creating opportunities for businesses in the tourism and travel industry. - **Real Estate:** Luxury residential towers like those being developed alongside the dart-shaped tower present opportunities for real estate developers and investors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Mixed-Use Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaura.md) - [Nature Hyperboloid Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Highway-Side Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper.md) - [Floating Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art.md) - [Pearl-Inspired Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum.md)