Emirates House
251-257 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 72 m tall · #183 in Melbourne
- 15 floors
- 14 businesses
- 47 car spaces
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53 years standing
- 1973Completed
- 2019Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
78 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Emirates House
Emirates House is a 15-storey office building on Collins Street in Melbourne. It was completed in 1973 and has a roof height of 72 m. Hallmarc Group was the builder for a refurbishment of the building.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1973 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 72 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#183 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 15
- Footprint
- 1,774 m²
- Businesses
- 14
- Car spaces
- 47
- Strata plan
- TP618799 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 78
Score cards
Town Hall Station 1 min walk · 12 tram stops within 400 m
156 cafés, 19 grocers, 30 medical within 250 m
81 street trees within 150 m · park 122 m away
8,005 people pass daily nearby · 76 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Emirates House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 99 m
Train station2 min · 145 m
Tram stop1 min · 79 m
Tram stop1 min · 108 m
Tram stop2 min · 161 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Emirates House
14 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
ARCHITECTON PTY LTD
Brightly Software
Brunetti Oro Flinders Lane
Burberry
GO1 PTY. LTD.
Gold Migration Lawyers
Hallmarc
Hayball Pty Ltd
perfect laser clinics
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Emirates House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1316Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO506Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- TP618799
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 78
- Estimated cost of works
- About $40.0m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Emirates House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emirates House residential or commercial?
Emirates House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Emirates House built?
Emirates House was completed in 1973.
How many floors does Emirates House have?
Emirates House has 15 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Emirates House?
The latest council census counted 14 businesses in Emirates House, including ARCHITECTON PTY LTD, Brightly Software and Brunetti Oro Flinders Lane.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Emirates House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Emirates House?
Hallmarc Group built Emirates House. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Emirates House?
About 72 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 183 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Emirates House?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Emirates House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1316).
Does Emirates House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP618799 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Emirates House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 78 building permits for Emirates House since 1995. The most recent was in October 2021.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates House | Commercial | — | 15 | 1973 |
| Darling Towers | Mixed use | 53 m | 13 | 1959 |
| Manchester House | Mixed use | 49 m | 8 | 1912 |
| Wales Corner | Commercial | 82 m | 17 | 1964 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.