KONE to power Burj Azizi’s record-length elevator ride in Dubai

KONE will supply 59 elevators and 15 escalators for Burj Azizi, a planned 725-meter tower in Dubai that is set to include one of the world’s longest single elevator journeys at about 631.5 meters. The project underscores how super-tall buildings are pushing elevator technology toward longer travel distances, faster speeds and tighter energy use.

Why it matters: - Burj Azizi is designed to test the limits of vertical transportation in one of the world’s tallest planned buildings. - The tower’s approximately 631.5-meter single elevator journey highlights the technical demands of super-tall, mixed-use development. - KONE’s systems are intended to support faster, safer and more energy-efficient movement across residential, commercial and leisure spaces.

What happened: - KONE was selected to deliver advanced People Flow solutions for Burj Azizi in Dubai. - The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony in Dubai attended by senior representatives from Azizi Developments and KONE. - Burj Azizi is planned to rise to 725 meters and become one of the world’s tallest buildings. - The tower is being developed by Azizi Developments. - Gardinia Building Contracting, a subsidiary of Azizi Developments, is the main contractor. - AE7 is the lead consultant.

The details: - KONE’s order includes 59 elevators and 15 escalators. - The elevators are designed to reach speeds of up to 10 meters per second. - KONE’s High-Rise Solutions offering is built for world-record elevator travel heights and buildings reaching beyond the one-kilometer mark. - The package includes an AI-enabled Destination Control System that learns traffic patterns and adjusts elevator availability to demand. - Simulations show about 60% shorter waiting times during peak traffic. - Optimized operation also reduces unnecessary energy use. - UMX hoisting machinery and KONE UltraRope® make key equipment lighter and more compact. - Electromechanical safety and battery technologies are included to support more resilient operation. - The technologies reduce moving mass, which helps enable longer travel distances with lower energy and material requirements. - KONE MiniSpace™ DoubleDeck elevators are part of the solution and are designed to increase passenger capacity while using fewer elevator shafts. - The tower is planned to combine residential, commercial and leisure areas. - The project will include an observation deck, hotel lobby and restaurant, with some expected to rank among the highest of their kind globally.

Between the lines: - Dubai continues to position itself as a test bed for extreme high-rise engineering. - Super-tall projects are forcing elevator makers to solve for cable weight, building sway, passenger demand and energy efficiency at the same time. - KONE’s pitch centers on combining record-setting travel distance with operational efficiency, not just speed. - The project also reinforces KONE’s long-running relationship with Azizi Developments.

What's next: - KONE will move ahead with deployment of the elevator and escalator package as Burj Azizi progresses. - The tower’s landmark amenities and super-tall mobility systems will become more relevant as construction advances toward completion. - The project is likely to remain a reference point for future ultra-tall mixed-use developments in the region.

The bottom line: - Burj Azizi is becoming a showcase for the next generation of super-tall elevator technology, with KONE positioned to help make one of the world’s longest single rides work at scale.