The construction of Al Burj has begun, says ArabianBusiness.com. Dubai-based developer Nakheel remains tight-lipped about details of its rival to the Burj Dubai, refusing to reveal the building’s final height, when it will be finished or even its name. The commonly name is now Al Burj or The Tall Tower and the tower’s height is expected to be over 1,000 metres, containing 228 floors. With such a height, Al Burj would easily overtake Emaar Properties’ Burj Dubai as the world’s tallest. The Burj Dubai is expected to be around 900 metres upon completion at the end of this year, although the final height remains a closely guarded secret.

The Al Burj project has been under development for some time, first announced back in 2006. The tower was initially planned to form part of the Dubai Waterfront development, but the location was moved to between Jumeirah Lake Towers and Ibn Battuta Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road.