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GLIS awarded $9m Mina Al Arab work

01 April 2011

GULF Landscape and Irrigation Systems (GLIS), a leading landscaping company owned by Al Khayyat Investments, has been awarded a Dh33-million ($8.9 million) contract to landscape Precinct Five of the ambitious Mina Al Arab waterfront project in Ras Al Khaimah.

RAK Properties has selected GLIS for the development of detailed designs, construction, completion, maintenance of roads and landscape works in the project.

The scope of contract includes roadworks, streetlighting, hard landscape, soft landscape, irrigation system, landscape lights, street furniture, water features, swimming pools and play area equipment.

Walid Al Wahsh, general manager of GLIS, said: “We are proud to be chosen by RAK Properties to provide landscaping services to Mina Al Arab, a prestigious leisure and holiday beach resort. Such a project needs landscaping services of the highest standards and we are confident of meeting the requirements. We are known for creativity in landscaping. We do believe that quality is driving this industry, in addition to cost-effective pricing.”

The mega Mina Al Arab project covers an area of 43 million sq ft. The community includes small water parks, fitness centres, a marina, adventurous Arabian-style theme parks and a traditional suq. It also has numerous residential villas and other residential units.

These residential units are designed with a wide range of architectural styles, complemented by world-class amenities and facilities.

Mohamed Sultan Al Qadi, managing director and chief executive officer of RAK Properties, said: “The precinct Five is one of the major components of the Mina Al Arab waterfront master-community built on the theme of nature. We expect GLIS to offer a great deal of creativity and planning in implementing the project.”

The Mina Al Arab is home to an array of themed resorts, all tailored to offer a varied vacation experience. The location of the property gives a panoramic view of the clean beaches, mountains and beautiful landscape.

This project provides a world-class living environment suitable for maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a jogging track, private beach planted with coconut trees, swimming pool, tennis court, children’s play area and ample open area to experience nature’s freshness.

Gulf Landscape and Irrigation Systems has done many landmark projects in the UAE with well-known clients such as Emaar Properties on Burj Khalifa Development, Dubai Festival City on Dubai Festival Centre and Union Properties on Motor City as well as Dubai Properties, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and Aldar on Marina Yas Hotel (Formula One Hotel).