It has a total structural height of 288 metres (945 ft) making it the 38th tallest building in Dubai as of 2024[update].

[12] The fire extended to more than 30 floors and burning debris was seen crashing to the ground.

[22] A subsequent investigation indicated that one of the factors giving rise to the fire spreading at Sulafa Tower, among other high rise buildings in Dubai, was the extensive use of combustible plastic-filled aluminium composite materials.

[24] In November 2022, the owners were concerned by the number of illegal immigrants using apartments in the building.

A new management team appointed by the owners, Saga International Owner Association Management Systems, have said that that some tenants are subletting apartments for short-term use thereby allowing the building to be used as a labour camp.