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Detailed explanation-1: -In Dubai, experimental architecture firm ZNera Space has proposed a conceptual design featuring a massive five-story circular structure wrapped around the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa–which towers at a staggering 829.8 meters (2, 723 feet), almost double the height of the Empire State Building.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ring would be 550 meters high and 3, 000 meters in circumference, with two interconnected main rings housing residential, public, commercial, and cultural spaces. Concepts and illustrations were created in partnership with Poland-based visualization studio Pictown.

Detailed explanation-3: -Concept of giant ring surrounding Burj Khalifa The planned concept which is known as Downtown Circle is a 550-metre-tall ring, which will surround the Burj Khalifa. Designers have given a lot of thought to this new structure which will be a welcome change from gated societies and skyscraper homes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The proposed design will encircle the entirety of the Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa neighborhood in a 500-meter tall giant ring called the Downtown Circle. The structure will have a circumference of three kilometres.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jeddah Tower As the world’s first 1-km building, it will soar 170 m (550 ft) taller than the Burj Khalifa. It has been designed by Adrian Smith, the same architect who designed the Burj.