01 December 2020

Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched the second  phase of a comprehensive renovation plan to redevelop designated zones of the iconic Mina Zayed area and transform it into a new tourist, commercial and residential destination.

Inaugurated in 1972, Mina Zayed has served as the main Abu Dhabi port for over 40 years. As part of Phase One, the masterplan has already been completed, as has the design for the new fish market, with construction under way.

As part of these plans, the UAE-based Modon Properties, a major developer of sustainable residential communities, has successfully razed Mina Plaza towers in the Mina Zayed area, set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘Tallest building demolished using explosives (controlled demolition). With a total of 144 floors, the four high-rise towers were demolished in approximately 10 seconds with stable non-primary explosives placed in 18,000 drill holes within the structures.

Modon was appointed by DMT to carry out the demolition of the Meena Plaza Towers as well as redevelop designated areas in Mina Zayed.

The expansive project, which spans over 3 million sq m in Mina Zayed, will help foster trade and investment operations in the capital, as well as support the urban development of Abu Dhabi while safeguarding the nation’s authentic identity and heritage, DMT stated.

Plans also include a complete overhaul of some of the existing souks, including the plant souk, as well as the establishment of a new fish market, fruit and vegetable market, and seasonal market.

According to DMT, Aldar Properties will also play an active role in this urban regeneration project, where it will develop prime land plots in Mina Zayed, spanning a gross floor area (GFA) of 1.5 million sqm, as a sea front destination.  This project, adjacent to a vibrant cultural hub and a logistics centre, forms an integral part of Aldar’s future development plans and is in line with its ongoing commitment to develop key destinations that contribute to Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth. 

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