Five surprising places around the world that have a Trump Tower
For a man so opposed to Muslims, free trade and immigration, especially from south of the border, Donald Trump sure has made some surprising decisions about where his ”Trump Towers” are built.
Barely a day goes by without a mention of the Republican presidential candidate walking out of his New York City Trump Tower.
So we thought we’d round up some less well-known locations that also have a Trump Tower, or edifice of some kind – either built or being built. These include a city with one of the biggest Muslim populations in the world, and another just south of the US border, in Central America.
Specific details of each project are difficult to come by, but it appears that most are the result of a collaboration between The Trump Organization and a local developer.
Trump Towers Istanbul, Turkey
Status: Completed 2012
Developed by Turkey’s big conglomerate Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding, Trump Towers Istanbul features two towers: one residential, the other an office. The residential tower is described as being “just under 40 stories” with more than 200 apartments. Residents have access to a spa and fitness centre, an indoor pool and a 24-hour doorman. The office tower features a private entrance, a beauty centre, fitness area and pool.
But how long Trump’s name remains on the development remains in doubt.
His comments on Muslim migration to America during the presidential campaign raised the ire of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who said that the name should be removed from the towers.
“They put that brand on his building and it must be swiftly taken down,” Mr Erdogan reportedly said, according to a story posted to the state broadcaster’s website.
A rendering of the Trump Towers in Istanbul. Photo: Trump Towers Istanbul
Trump Ocean Club, Panama
Status: Completed 2011
Okay, it’s not called a Trump Tower. But it is the tallest building in Central America – at 72 storeys – and it comes with a pretty impressive infinity pool.
Located in Punta Pacifica, Trump Ocean Club is also the country’s first five-star development, according to the development’s website. The tower houses 1004 units, including residences and hotel guestrooms.
Along with the pool, the building also has an ‘elite’ sky lobby (we’re not sure what makes it elite), restaurants and shops.
Trump Towers Pune, India
Status: Under construction, expected completion unknown
Construction at our Trump Towers Pune site in India A photo posted by Donald Trump Jr. (@donaldjtrumpjr) on
Trump Tower Century City, Makati, Philippines
Status: Under construction, expected completion December 2016
Trump Tower Punte Del Este, Uruguay
Status: Under construction, expected completion unknown
Shaped like a cylinder, it features a sculpture gallery and marble lobby, and its residents can apparently ”share life’s great pleasures with like-minded people every day”.
