144 floors Meena Plaza demolition creates new world record

The demolition of a 541.44-foot-tall building in Abu Dhabi has bagged a Guinness World Records title. Made up of 4 towers, 144 floors of the structure known as Mina Plaza were reportedly demolished in just 10 seconds. Guinness World Records  shared a video of the demolition on Facebook and it has caught the attention of netizens. The controlled demolition “of the 165.032 m (541.44 feet) tall building was achieved by Modon Properties.”

Danny Hickson, official Guinness World Record adjudicator, said demolishing a structure of such scale required a high level of expertise held only by a few."It's a pleasure to witness this controlled demolition and verify it as the largest of its kind. This monumental achievement promotes a new beginning for the Abu Dhabi skyline, making room for new vibrant developments and designs," Hickson said.Lauding the team who worked hard on the project: Bill O'Regan, CEO of Modon Properties, said: "We are really proud and excited about making it to the Guinness World Records. The demolition work was a collective effort of all the teams, including government departments and all other partners."