Project Watch
01 January 2010
Projects in the Gulf.
BAHRAIN
Qatar-Bahrain Causeway (Friendship Bridge)
Owner: Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation
Budget: $3 billion
Scope: The project will involve the construction of 40 km of double-lane causeway between Qatar and Bahrain, including 20 km of bridge structures and another 20 km of embankments, starting at Askar Village in Bahrain and ending at Ras Ashiraj, 5 km from Zubarah in Qatar. The project will also include an area of 17,000 sq m for buildings and 600,000 sq m for green areas.
Update: Construction work is scheduled to start in March. Completion is expected by 2014.
Qatar-Bahrain Transrapid Train
Owner: Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation
Budget: $1.5 billion
Scope: The project calls for design, supply, construction and operation of a transrapid magnetic levitation fast-track train between Bahrain and Doha in Qatar. There will be two rail tracks on the left side of the 40-km causeway – one for a passenger train with a maximum speed of 160 kmph and the other for a 120 kmph freight train. The line will be part of Qatar’s national rail system. Later, the project could be part of an 800-km corridor linking Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. The train will use non-contact electromagnetic levitation. Accordingly, it will hover, not roll. It will have no wheels, axles or transmissions.
Update: Construction work on the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway is scheduled to start in March. Completion of the railway is expected by 2015.
Bahrain Polytechnic Campus – Masterplan
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works
Budget: $160 million
Scope: The project calls for design and construction of Bahrain Polytechnic campus in the heart of Isa Town. The construction development period assumes six stages. Phase One will accommodate 4,000 students.
Update: Consultants have submitted their bids for the masterplan and concept design services for the first phase. The bidders are Sheppard Robson and Davis Langdon; Aedas; AFT and Partners; Gulf House Engineering; and Cloud 9. Construction work for the entire campus will be completed in 2018.
Amwaj Islands – Al Fanar Resort – Marriott Renaissance Hotel
Owner: Ossis Property Developers
Budget: $145 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a new five-star Marriott Renaissance Hotel at the Fanar Resort. The 20-storey building will comprise 323 sea-facing rooms and include five restaurants, lounges, a 1,500-sq-m conference centre and other related leisure facilities.
Update: Construction work will be completed in October.
Isa Town Interchange Upgrade
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works
Budget: $135 million
Scope: The project calls for upgrading Isa Town Gate Roundabout to 1.8 km three-level interchange with a traffic light under the flyover and on top of the underpass. The scope of work also includes a flyover and an underpass on the Sheikh Salman highway at the intersection of Isa Town Gate.
Update: Construction work is in progress, with completion expected by May.
Bahrain Polytechnic Campus – Phase One
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works
Budget: $100 million
Scope: The project calls for design and construction of Bahrain Polytechnic campus in the heart of Isa Town. Phase One will accommodate 4,000 students.
Update: Consultants have submitted their bids for the masterplan and concept design services for the first phase. The bidders are Sheppard Robson and Davis Langdon; Aedas; AFT & Partners; Gulf House Engineering; and Cloud 9.
Platinum Tower
Owner: Pearl Real Estate Development Company
Budget: $66 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of Platinum Tower in Al Seef commercial area. The development covers 23,750 sq ft and has a built-up area of 382,520 sq ft. The 29-storey tower includes 128 offices, retail facilities, health clubs, executive clubs, a commercial centre and a car-park for 253 vehicles.
Update: About 60 per cent of construction work is complete. Construction work will be completed in March.
Shaikh Isa Sport City – Phase Two
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works
Budget: $60 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of Phase Two of Shaikh Isa Sport City in Riffa. Phase Two will include a hall to be used for basketball, handball and volleyball and will accommodate 6,000 spectators. The scope of work also includes a hotel, connecting roads and a car-park.
Update: Design work is in progress.
Shaikh Isa Sport City – Phase One
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works
Budget: $59 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of Phase One of Shaikh Isa Sport City in Riffa. Phase One will include three halls for table tennis, fencing and special needs sports. Each hall will accommodate 1,500 spectators.
Update: Construction work is in progress with completion expected in November.
KUWAIT
Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Hospital (South Surra Hospital)
Owner: Kuwait Ministry of Public Works (MPW)
Budget: $1.091 billion
Scope: The scope of work will include the design, engineering and construction of a 1,050-bed hospital in the South Surra district. The development includes five buildings, from two to eight storeys high, a car-parking area with a capacity for 4,000 vehicles and other related facilities. The total development area will be 225,000 sq m.
Update: Kuwait Arab Contractors Company has been appointed as the main contractor.
Kuwait International Airport Expansion – New Passenger Terminal Two
Owner: Kuwait Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Budget: $1 billion
Scope: The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement and construction of a new 90,000-sq-m passenger terminal building to the south of the existing terminal, to increase passenger capacity to 20 million at the Kuwait International Airport.
Update: Consultant has not been appointed yet for design work. Tender for the main contract is expected to be issued in May 2012. Completion is expected in 2016.
Kuwait International Airport Expansion – Infrastructure
Owner: Kuwait Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Budget: $500 million
Scope: The project calls for design and construction of infrastructure work for the Kuwait International Airport, including approach roads leading to the airport, runway and aircraft hangars.
Update: The main contract was due to be awarded at the end of last year.
OMAN
Al Madina Al Zarqa (Blue City) Development – Masterplan
Owner: Al Sawadi Investment & Tourism Company
Budget: $17.8 billion
Scope: The project covering an area of 8.5 sq km calls for design and construction of five beach resorts comprising 2,000 hotel rooms in total; 5,500 residential units, a signature 18-golf course, golf community and a state-of-the-art aquarium. It will include educational, professional training facilities, a healthcare centre, sports venues and a sports academy, a cruise ship harbour and marina developments. It will be built in 10 phases over a period of 15 years on a 34 sq km site along the Al Sawadi seafront, 100 km northwest of Muscat.
Update: Construction work is in progress on Phase One with completion due in December 2012.
Al Madina Al Zarqa (Blue City) Development – Phase One
Owner: Al Sawadi Investment & Tourism Company
Budget: $2.2 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of the 2.2 sq km first phase of Al Madina Al Zarqa city. The project includes 5,500 residential units, three five-star hotels, an 18-hole golf course, shopping complex and entertainment centres.
Update: Construction work is in progress with completion targeted for December 2012.
Mirbat Beach Development – Phase One
Owner: Dhofar Tourism Company
Budget: $1.9 billion
Scope: The project entails the construction of 161 marina apartments around a marina, which will have 75 berthing spots, 258 townhouses of different sizes, 47 golf villas, over 10,000 sq m of retail space and 10,000 sq m of office space. Other project highlights include a nine-hole golf-course and clubhouse, a water park, a private hospital/clinic with helipad, nursery and child care facility, as well as an entertainment centre for adults and children.
Update: The development is still under study.
Salalah Beach – Masterplan
Owner: Orascom Hotels & Development (OHD)
Budget: $900 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 9.5 million sq m new tourism project in Salalah, comprising five five-star hotels, 550 villas and 600 apartments, an 18-hole golf course and a 200-berth marina.
Update: Foundation work is in progress on Rotana Hotel with completion expected by next year (2011).
Jebel Sifah – Masterplan
Owner: Muriya Tourism Development Company
Budget: $370 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 6.2 million sq m new tourism project in Muscat, comprising five four-star hotels, two boutique marina hotels, marina town, 204 villas, 18-hole golf course, shopping outlet and 200-berth marina.
Update: Construction work on the first seven blocks, the boutique hotel and golf course is in progress. Design work is in progress on the four hotels.
Salalah Beach – Phase One – Marina
Owner: Orascom Hotels & Development (OHD)
Budget: $300 million
Scope: Excavation of 100,000 sq m of the basin and construction of a concrete quay wall to form the central 200-berth marina and waterway. The depth of the marina will by a maximum of 5 m.
Update: Construction work is on going with completion next year.
Salalah Beach – Phase One – Salalah Rotana Hotel
Owner: Muriya Tourism Development Company
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a five-star hotel with 400 rooms in Salalah including restaurants, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. The scope of work also includes 50 villas. The development will cover a 263,000 sq m area including a 520 m stretch of beachfront.
Update: Foundation work is in progress with completion expectednext year.
The Wave Development – Phase Two – Fairmont Hotel
Owner: The Wave
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 300-room five-star hotel at The Wave development covering an area of 45,000 sq m in Muscat.
Update: Design work on the development is in progress.
The Wave Development – Phase Two – Kempinski Hotel
Owner: The Wave
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for design and construction of a 300-room five-star hotel at The Wave development covering an area of 45,000 sq m in Muscat.
Update: Design work of the development is in progress.
Salalah Beach – Phase One – Salalah Movenpick Hotel
Owner: Muriya Tourism Development Company
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a five-star hotel with 400– rooms and 50 villas in Salalah in the southern Omani province of Dhofar.
Update: Design work on the development is in progress.
Salalah Beach – Phase One – Marina Town
Owner: Orascom Hotels & Development (OHD)
Budget: $200 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 67 villas and 138 apartments that will form part of Orascom Leisure Complex in Salalah.
Update: Construction work is in progress with completion expected by next year.
Salalah Beach – Phase One – Club Mediterranee Hotel
Owner: Muriya Tourism Development Company
Budget: $200 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a five-star hotel with 350 rooms, a restaurant, gymnasium and a swimming pool located in Salalah.
Update: Design work on the development is in progress.
QATAR
Lusail Real Estate Development – Qatar Entertainment City (QEC) – Downtown Precinct
Owner: Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH)
Budget: $1.5 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of two precincts at Qatar Entertainment City. Precinct A (Phase One) covers 140,000 sq m and includes a shopping mall with 50,000 sq m of entertainment space, two hotels and commercial offices. Precinct B (Phase two) includes residential units, hotels and restaurants. The scope of work also includes water taxis, cinemas, auditoriums and family entertainment spaces.
Update: Design work on the development is in progress.
Barwa Financial District
Owner: Barwa Real Estate Company
Budget: $1.4 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 71,600 sq m commercial real estate development in West Bay’s business centre in Doha. The scope of work includes nine office buildings (22 to 52 storeys), a 371-room hotel, a convention centre, retail stores (9,000 sq m), restaurants, cafes and a 5,000 car park.
Update: Bouygues Construction has been appointed as main contractor for the development. Construction work will be completed in March 2013.
Lusail Real Estate Development – Qatar Entertainment City (QEC) – Masterplan
Owner: Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH)
Budget: $1.17 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a variety of leisure facilities and resorts for individuals and families including park rides, four five-star hotels, each with 300 to 400 rooms, coffee shops, restaurants, gardens and theme parks, world-class theatres and a residential community with 4,500 housing units. It is to be built on a one million sq m are and cater to about 50,000 people.
Update: HBK Contracting has started construction work on Qatar Entertainment City (Phase Two) infrastructure works.
Barwa Ain Khalid Commercial Avenue
Owner: Barwa Real Estate Company
Budget: $972 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a new commercial development in Musameer area starting from the junction of Musameer Road extending 8 km along the road to the Eastern Road in the industrial area. The development covering 800,000 sq m includes 150,000 sq m of office space, 600 commercial showrooms and shops and 800 residential units.
Update: Mercury Middle East has been appointed as MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) contractor. Construction work will be completed in June 2012.
Barwa City – Phase Two
Owner: Barwa Real Estate Company
Budget: $500 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of seven schools, a 200-bed hospital, 2,144 residential units, restaurants, cafes, nurseries, banks, commercial complex and shops. The scope of work also includes. The development will be located in Musameer, southwest of Doha.
Update: The tender for the infrastructure and amenities was expected to be issued by the end of last year. Infrastructure work is expected to be completed in June next year.
Barwa Village
Owner: Barwa Real Estate Company
Budget: $417 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 18 low-rise residential blocks, retail shops, a school, a nursery, a park, a public plaza, two mosques, a neighbourhood centre, two administration buildings, two shopping plaza, a hypermarket and other community facilities. The development, which covers an area of 400,000 sq m, also includes roads, electricity and water networks.
Update: About 85 per cent of construction work is complete.
Hamad Medical Corporation – Children Hospital
Owner: Hamad Medical Corporation
Budget: $350 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of the first exclusive children hospital in Qatar, located at Asian Games Village opposite Hamad Medical City. The project will consist of an 11-storey building with a capacity of 217 beds.
Update: Construction work is in progress on the development with completion expected in February 2011 and the opening scheduled in June.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) Headquarters
Owner: Qatar National Bank (QNB)
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 510-m high, 104-storey building offering a built-up area of 250,000 sq m in the centre of the corniche area in Doha. The scope of work includes a five-storey basement, entrance, banking halls, offices and other related facilities.
Update: Local and international contractors have submitted their bids for the main contract, which is expected to be awarded in February. Construction will start in April.
Qatar World Trade Centre Tower
Owner: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC)
Budget: $250 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 55-storey office tower in the West Bay area of Doha. The development also ncludes a six-storey building shaped in a sphere, to house an auditorium and business centre and a low-rise building for a convention centre. The total built-up area of the development is 140,000 sq m.
Update: A new tender for the main contract was expected to be issued in November last year.
Barwa City – Phase Two – Infrastructure & Amenities
Owner: Barwa Real Estate Company
Budget: $208 million
Scope: The project calls for design and construction of infrastructure and amenities at the Barwa City. The scope of work includes seven schools, a 200-bed hospital, restaurants, cafes, nurseries, banks, commercial complex and shops, as well as roads, landscaping, pumping stations and substations.
Update: The tender for the main contract was expected to be issued by the end of last year. Infrastructure work is expected to be completed in June next year.
InterContinental Doha West Bay
Owner: Mohammad Ajjaj Al Kubaisi
Budget: $200 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 60-storey hotel, with 540 rooms and serviced apartments, in the city centre of Doha close to both the main shopping precinct and business district. The 220-m-high building includes two car-parking basements for 530 cars, restaurants, a cafe, a health and fitness club, a beauty salon, Jacuzzi and sauna, a business centre and administrative facilities with a total built-up area of 100,000 sq m.
Update: InterContinental Doha West Bay is expected to open next year.
SAUDI ARABIA
Jabal Omar Development
Owner: Jabal Omar Development Company
Budget: $3.3 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 39 buildings including residential towers, an office tower, a four-level commercial centre and six five-star hotels covering an area of 230,000 sq m, of which 103,000 sq m is provisioned to expand the streets of Umm Al Qura, Ibrahim Khalil and Dahla Al Rushd. The project also includes the construction of an underground tunnel in Ibrahim Khalil Street, 30-m-wide pedestrian lanes from the end of King Abdul Aziz through Harm Al Mekki also another five pedestrian lanes to facilitate movement in the city. The project will have 4,500 shops, 3,000 showrooms, a central transport station, a parking facility for 30,000 vehicles, new roads, pathways, tunnels, escalators, and other facilities. The residential area is planned to accommodate 34,500 people, and will feature an open prayer space for 85,000 worshipers and prayer places in each tower with a capacity of holding more of the 200,000 worshippers.
Update: The project is progressing as per schedule.
Jeddah Gate – Masterplan
Owner: Emaar Middle East
Budget: $1.191 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 0.5 million sq m mixed-use development in the middle of the New Jeddah Development. The project will have two sections – one will spread across 413,000 sq m along King Abdullah Street and the other 140,000 sq m along Abdullah Al Suleiman Street and close to the main railway station linking Makkah and Madinah. The project will have 6,000 residential units, 230,000 sq m of commercial offices and 75,000 sq m of commercial outlets. The project will include three residential towers called Al Hilal Towers, with 19 to 22 levels and featuring two to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, varying from 124 to 600 sq m in area. The development will also include two offices towers.
Update: Structural work on Al Hilal Towers has been completed.
King Abdulaziz University Expansion in Jeddah – Housing
Owner: King Abdulaziz University
Budget: $800 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 500,000 sq m of housing for the King Abdulaziz University. The project will include 42 buildings each of six-storeys and a basement and comprising 1,260 apartments.
Update: Award for the main construction work has been delayed. Construction work is expected to start this year.
Al Khobar Lakes Development – Masterplan
Owner: Emaar Middle East
Budget: $600 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 2,300 villas surrounded by an artificial lake; municipal buildings; schools and retail outlets in Al Khobar. The development will cover an area of more than one million sq m at the crossing between the three main roads of Al Khobar namely Abipaq, Abu Hadriya Dammam and Abipaq Dammam Al Khobar.
Update: Construction work is progressing as per schedule on Al Ghadeer and Al Nada villages.
Lamar Towers
Owner: Cayan – Zahran
Budget: $533 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of two high-rise residential towers, with 60 and 68 storeys, respectively in the northern of Jeddah corniche. The development, covering an area of 33,500 sq m, also includes a 13-storey shopping mall, a health club, play outs, swimming pools, gyms and other related facilities. The taller of the two towers will reach 310 m.
Update: Foundation work has been completed.
Ghurnata Complex
Owner: General Organisation for Social Insurance (Gosi)
Budget: $410 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a residential and commercial complex in the Ghurnata area of Riyadh. The development will include 10 buildings from four to 20 storeys and will cover an area of 140,000 sq m with a total built-up area of 135,000 sq m. The scope of work also includes a convention centre and landscaping work.
Update: Piling and earthwork is still in progress.
Taibah University – Faculty Accommodation
Owner: Taibah University
Budget: $350 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of faculty accommodation buildings at Taibah University in Madinah. The project will include 400 apartments.
Update: The main construction contract is still to be awarded.
Kempinski Hotel Jeddah
Owner: Al Eissa Real Estate Development
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a five-star, 60-storey hotel and associated facilities in Jeddah. Update: Piling work has been completed. The tender for the main construction work was delayed due to some changes in the design.
King Abdullah Financial Centre – CMA Headquarters
Owner: Capital Market Authority
Budget: $300 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 385-m-high headquarters building for the Capital Market Authority in the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. The tower will include 77 storeys and three basement floors, with a total built-up area of 185,000 sq m.
Update: Design work has been completed.
Hail University – Masterplan
Owner: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Higher Education
Budget: $278 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a university city in Hail to include administration buildings, colleges of science, computer science, engineering, community, education, medicine, medical science as well as infrastructural work. The University City will cover an area of 9 million sq m.
Update: Bids have been submitted for an administration building. The lowest bidder for the main construction contract is Fahad Trading Industrial and Contracting Establishment followed by Abdul Rahman Saad Al Rashid & Sons (Artar).
UAE
New Capital City – Khalifa City – Abu Dhabi
Owner: Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
Budget: $40 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a new capital city located in Khalifa city near Abu Dhabi. It will comprise headquarters of all federal authorities, ministries, local government offices and embassies as well as residential units, offices and exhibition centres over an area of 49 million sq m.
Update: Aecom has been appointed as project manager for the infrastructure works.
Arzanah Development – Abu Dhabi – Masterplan
Owner: Capitala
Budget: $9 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 1.4-million-sq-m, mixed-use development located near the Abu Dhabi city centre, the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre and the Central Business District. The project will comprise a residential area, leisure, sports, a health club and spa and a retail area with a total built-up area of 150,000 sq m, and a 2-km stretch of private beach. The project will also provide a school with high-quality accredited education.
Update: Mubadala Development Company had invited bidders by December 27 for a contract to build the Arzanah Medical Complex in Abu Dhabi.
Baniyas City – Abu Dhabi – Masterplan
Owner: Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC)
Budget: $4.5 billion
Scope: The project will involve the development of a new mixed-use scheme on Baniyas Island, approximately 250 km south-west of Abu Dhabi city. The project will be executed in three phases. Phase One includes the construction of a sports stadium, car dealership, crèche, clinic, shopping centre, car parking facilities, bus-stop and villas while Phases Two and Three includes 22 residential buildings, three to five storeys each comprising 600 apartments in total as well as the remaining villa components. In total, 55 detached and 264 attached villas will be involved in the scheme. The total development area of the project will be 1.4 million sq m.
Update: Bids have been submitted for the main contract.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Redevelopment Scheme – Masterplan
Owner: Dubai World Trade Centre
Budget: $4.4 billion
Scope: The project will involve the redevelopment of the existing Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) site. It will include the demolition of some of the current facilities and buildings including the old Trade Centre, Residences and the Sheikh Rashid Hall. The project will also involve the construction of approximately 40 high-rise buildings including hotels, exhibition halls, a convention centre, residential apartments, shopping and retail facilities, office buildings as well as car parking space and the Landmark Tower, that will be situated close to the Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road. The complex is to be built in two phases.
Update: Construction work in progress and will take 18 months to complete.
Al Reem Island Development (Abu Shuoom Island Development – Emirates Pearl) – Shams – The Gate (First plot development) – Masterplan
Owner: Sorouh Real Estate Company
Budget: $2.5 billion
Scope: The package involves the construction of eight high-rise towers that will be developed on the first of three plots within the Shams development scheme on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Located at the southern entrance of Shams, across the Abu Dhabi Mall and Beach Rotana Hotel, the development includes the construction of an 83-storey, 379-m high-rise tower (Sky Tower) that will provide residential, commercial and retail facilities. In total, the Gate will offer 3,000 residential units and commercial space, and will also include the associated car parking and leisure facilities. The development will cover an area of approximately 1 million sq m.
Update: Structural work is complete. Handover will be in May.
Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone (Tecom) – Dubai Pearl Development
Owner: Pearl Dubai
Budget: $1.6 billion
Scope: The project will involve the development of a mixed-use community located within Dubai Media City. It will include the construction of four 73-storey, mixed-use towers, connected by a podium and a bridge at the top and surrounded by low-rise buildings. The towers will include five-star hotels totalling 2,000 rooms. The development will include residences, hotels, commercial and retail space, and a 1,500-seat performing arts theatre. The development will cater for 20,000 people and will offer a total built-up area of 1.4 million sq m. The scope of work also includes car parks for 14,500 vehicles.
Update: Foundation works on the fourth tower of the project of Dubai Pearl development is complete.
Al Suwwa island Development – Phase One – Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD)
Owner: Mubadala Development Company
Budget: $1.4 billion
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of a 360-bed new first-class specialty hospital located on Al Suwwa Island in Abu Dhabi. It will comprise a 324-room clinic, parking for 3,000 cars and will offer a total built-up area of 500,000 sq m.
Update: Bid submission date had been extended to December 17 last year.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Redevelopment Scheme – Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD) – Phase One
Owner: Dubai World Trade Centre
Budget: $1.1 billion
Scope: The project involves the redevelopment of the existing Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) site, involving the construction of approximately 242,000 sq m of offices; a five-star hotel and apartments covering 150,000 sq m; a 35,000-sq-m four-star hotel; a 22,000-sq-m three-star hotel; a 450,000-sq-m basement; 20,000 sq m of retail space; and landscaping. Situated close to the Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, the project will offer a built-up area of about one million sq m.
Update: Construction work is in progress and will take 18 months to complete.
Burj Dubai Development – Main Tower Building
Owner: Emaar Properties
Budget: $1 billion
Scope: The 705-m-high, 189-storey building, the tallest in the world, will offer residential apartments, offices and a hotel. Hotel facilities will occupy the first 37 floors; residential apartments will be located from floors 45 to 100 while office facilities will occupy from floors 112-189. The Giorgio Armani hotel, which will be located within the main tower building, will cover a built-up area of 40,000 sq m and will comprise 175 rooms, suites as well as 160 luxury apartments, restaurants and a spa.
Update: The main tower building was opened on January 4.
Zayed University Campus
Owner: Mubadala Development Company
Budget: $817 million
Scope: The project will involve the construction of an integrated university campus located at New Khalifa City, near Abu Dhabi International Airport. The facility will cater for approximately 6,000 students and cover an area of 75 hectares with a total built-up area of 200,000 sq m.
Update: Construction work is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter next year.
Dubailand – Sports & Outdoor World – Dubai Lifestyle City – Masterplan
Owner: ETA Star Property Developer
Budget: $650 million
Scope: The project will involve the construction of a seven-star hotel that will include a sports centre and health club covering approximately 20,000 sq ft. It will also include the IMG Sports Academy, which will house the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and the David Leadbetter Golf Academies. The project will form part of the Dubailand scheme and will cover an area of approximately 4 million sq ft.
Update: Saleh Construction has been awarded the main construction contract for the JW Marriott Hotel at Dubai Lifestyle City development.
Al-Bustan Development
Owner: Al Hamid Group
Budget: $613 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of five 17-storey mixed-use towers located in Abu Dhabi. It will comprise a four-star hotel, an office tower, a tower of 250 serviced apartments and two residential towers with 450 apartments and retail and food outlets as well as a five-storey car park.
Update: Construction work is progressing as per schedule.
Al Reem Island Development (Abu Shuoom Island Development – Emirates Pearl) – Shams – The Gate (1st Plot Development) – Phase One – Sky Tower
Owner: Sorouh Real Estate Company
Budget: $500 million
Scope: The project will involve the construction of a 379-m-high, 83-storey, mixed-use tower as well as a 65-storey residential tower both with a common podium that will form a part of the Gate development within the Shams scheme on Al-Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The Sky Tower will be the tallest building in Abu Dhabi. The total built-up area for both towers and the podium is 530,000 sq m.
Update: Structural work is complete. Handover will be in May.
Arzanah Development – Phase One – Rihan Heights
Owner: Capitala
Budget: $500 million
Scope: The project calls for the design and construction of 14 villas and five residential towers located at Arzanah Development scheme. The towers will comprise 800 apartments and will also include the associated facilities such as gardens, parking area, swimming pools and gym.
Update: Construction work is progressing as per schedule.
Emirates Park Towers Hotel & Spa – Sheikh Zayed Road
Owner: Emirates Group
Budget: $490 million
Scope: The project will involve the construction of two, 80-storey 366-m towers on a 20,000 sq m plot at the entrance to Business Bay, next to the Dnata and Emirates Holidays buildings in Dubai. The development will comprise 1,314 luxury five-star hotel rooms as well as 300 serviced residential apartments, 20 restaurants, a rooftop bar, entertainment centre, banquet, a ballroom and conference facilities.
Update: Construction work is progressing as per schedule.
