Otis, a renowned global manufacturer of elevators and escalators, has secured a significant contract with Emaar Properties to modernize the transportation systems within the iconic Burj Khalifa, situated in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa, towering at 828 meters with over 160 floors, serves as a bustling hub for millions of visitors and residents annually, necessitating state-of-the-art technology to facilitate efficient movement within its impressive structure.
The modernization endeavor encompasses the enhancement of 34 elevators and all eight escalators, with a primary focus on boosting performance, efficiency, and safety standards. Leveraging its extensive experience as the original installer of the elevators and escalators when the tower was inaugurated in 2010, Otis brings unparalleled expertise to the modernization project.
The upgraded elevators will showcase cutting-edge elevator control systems, alongside an advanced iteration of the Elevator Management System (EMS Panorama). This revamped EMS will enable real-time remote monitoring, empowering building management to gain enhanced visibility into elevator traffic, wait times, and any emerging issues requiring prompt attention. Moreover, the new controls are meticulously engineered to optimize operational efficiency, curtail travel durations, and elevate the overall user experience within the Burj Khalifa.
Expressing gratitude for Emaar Properties' unwavering trust in Otis's capabilities, Enrique Miñarro Viseras, Otis EMEA President, underscored the company's enduring presence in the United Arab Emirates spanning over five decades. He emphasized Otis's pride in contributing to the legacy of architectural marvels like the Burj Khalifa.
Drawing from its extensive global portfolio, which includes prestigious projects such as the Empire State Building in the USA and Egée Tower in Paris, Otis is committed to minimizing disruptions for occupants and visitors alike during the modernization process. The company's adept technicians, well-versed in navigating the intricacies of supertall skyscrapers, are poised to overcome the logistical challenges inherent in such endeavors.
Upon the successful culmination of the modernization initiative, denizens and tourists traversing the Burj Khalifa can anticipate seamless, expedited, and enhanced journeys. Otis's avant-garde technologies are poised to fortify the tower's standing as a preeminent global landmark, ensuring unparalleled safety and reliability for generations to come.