Burj Al Babas in Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece of Arab Modernism by Farouk El-Gawhary (+Photos)

Construction of the Al Ibrahimi Tower in Abu Dhabi dates back to 1983, and it was designed by Farouk El-Gawhary, an Egyptian architect. The blend of traditional Arab decorative motifs with modern concrete structures is the skyscraper's defining feature; the building's heritage protection status was confirmed in 2023.

Arjan Ambassador - Burj Al-Ebrahimi was built in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in 1983. This high-rise building is one of the examples of modern Arab architecture, and its design was carried out by Farouk Al-Johari, an Egyptian architect.

Combining traditional Arabic patterns with modern concrete forms

In the design of Al-Ebrahimi Tower, traditional Arabic motifs and patterns are combined with concrete modernist forms. This approach links the architectural identity of the region with modern design language and gives a distinctive feature to the facade of the building.

Al-Ebrahimi Tower was at risk of destruction at one point, but in 2023 it received the status of national protection.