Billionaire’s Son to Revive Dubai’s Long Vacant ‘Big Ben’ Tower

Despite surging demand for office space in Dubai, one tower on the edge of the city’s financial district has stood empty for about a decade. That is about to change.

Abbas Sajwani, the 26-year-old son of billionaire developer Hussain Sajwani, bought the building last year for $120 million. The building — long nicknamed “Big Ben” for its resemblance to London’s iconic clock tower — is being refurbished, with work expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the younger Sajwani said in an interview.