Industry-first wind tunnel tests to confirm the structural strength and integrity of the new tower in Dubai Creek Harbour have been successfully completed, Emaar Properties announced on Wednesday.

Featuring observation decks, luxury accommodation and retail attractions, Emaar Properties said in a statement that it had commissioned a comprehensive array of wind tunnel tests for The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour.

Up to 12 different testing and analyses methods were used to ensure that all possible cases are considered for the wind tunnel testing of The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour.

At 928 metres, it is set to become the city's tallest building, dwarfing the Burj Khalifa by 100 metres. 

With wind being a major challenge in the development of high altitude high-rises, these tests are crucial in defining the final height and design aspects, the developer said. 

Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties, says it was an ambitious project on a "never-before scale and design".

"The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour demands high-precision engineering across all its facets," he says.

"Pushing the boundaries in high-rise engineering even further, The Tower's wind tunnel tests are an industry-first of sorts, underlining our commitment to uphold the highest standards of safety."

The designers, Calatrava, add that every aspect of The Tower has been designed and developed according to the strictest international safety standards.

"The wind tunnel tests were an important component in the structural design stage, and we have deployed innovative engineering techniques to confirm the strength of the new icon."

It is expected to be completed in time for Dubai Expo 2020, the same year that Jeddah’s Kingdom Tower – another contender for the world's tallest building title – is due for completion.