Projects in the Gulf
01 May 2008
Bahrain
Nomas Tourism City
Owner: Nomas Company for Bahraini Projects
Budget: $800 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a tourism city to be located on a 35,000 sq m land area in Al Fateh suburb in the eastern area of Bahrain. The city will include four 60-storey mixed-use towers with residential apartments, offices and beacons. The city will also include a five-star hotel, entertainment city, marine club, boats and yachts anchorage, three storeys for commercial shops, entertainment and recreational areas and a waterfront office.
Update: Nomas Company for Bahraini Projects has been launched the project. Construction is expected to start within the next eight months and be completed in 2010.
Bahrain Bay Development – Phase 3 – Raffles City
Owner: CapitaLand Limited
Budget: $630 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 43,000 sq m residential and commercial complex at Bahrain Bay Development in Manama. The complex will have 288,000 sq m of built-up area for residential (60 per cent), retail and leisure (30 per cent) facilities, 400 high-rise luxurious apartments and serviced residences. The development area forms 20 per cent of the total development area of Bahrain Bay. The total built-up area of the Bahrain Bay Development is 1.1 million sq m.
Update: Sources indicated that the tender for the first phase will be issued shortly. A contract award is planned to be announced in June 2008. Sources also indicated that the piling work has been started.
Salam Beach Resort & Spa
Owner: Sama Dubai
Budget: $545 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a new beach resort in Manama covering an area of 500,000 sq m. The resort will include a five-star deluxe hotel, hotel villas and spa, traditional mart, marina and wellness centre. the Salam resort will be built on a long stretch of sandy white beach with a network of canals spanning 5 km to run throughout the site in order to maximise waterfront scenery, provide privacy and luxury, and entertainment and leisure facilities. The resort will be located on Bahrain’s southwest side.
Update: Sources indicated that four per cent of construction has been completed.
Durrat Al Bahrain – Hotel & Resort
Owner: Durrat Khaleej Al Bahrain Company
Budget: $500 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a five-star family hotel and resort including leisure and entertainment facilities at Durrat Al Bahrain.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that the tender has been issued for the main contract.
Manama Network of Highways – King Faisal Development – King Faisal Highway
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works and Housing
Budget: $500 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the upgrade and construction of King Faisal Highway. The project will cover the upgrading of some junctions on King Faisal Highway including those with Palace Avenue, Sheikh Isa Al Kabeer Road and Al Furdha Avenue. Tunnels will be constructed in these locations to ease traffic movement. The project will also include low paths, 2.5 km in length, extending from the west of Al Farda Street intersection to Al Sheikh Isa Bin Salman bridge in addition to three high bridges.
Update: Sources indicated that the government of Bahrain has approved the project, which is expected to be completed by 2013. The project will involve 14 separate contracts. The utility diversions will be completed in December 2008.
Abraj Al Lulu
Owner: Pearl Real Estate Development Company
Budget: $252 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of three multi-storey residential towers covering an area of 200,000 sq ft. The development will include two 51-storey towers, 180 m in height and one 41-storey tower, 900 apartments and 12 Sky Villas as well as a full complement of sports and recreational facilities. Outdoor facilities will range from exclusive tennis and basketball courts to an open-air pool, terraces, landscaped play areas, rock garden and waterfalls as well as health and fitness centres and a four-storey car-park that will be able to accommodate over 1,200 cars.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that curtain-walling works are under way.
Tameer – Bahrain Investment Wharf in Hidd (BIW) – Infrastructure
Owner: Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer)
Budget: $210 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of an Industrial Wharf in Hidd. The infrastructure work will include electricity distribution, water distribution, sewerage network, road network and telecommunications on a 170-hectare (1.7 million sq m) area along the coast.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that the infrastructure work hasn’t started yet.
Sitra Causeway Bridges
Owner: Bahrain Ministry of Works and Housing
Budget: $190 million
Scope of work: The scope of work includes the replacement of the existing causeway bridges and construction of marine bridges with 200 m and 400 m lengths, associated embankment works with 2,400 m length and construction of flyovers at both the ends of causeway and on Nabih Saleh Island. The embankment and bridges will carry a dual carriageway road with four lanes in each direction, together with extensive services. Flyovers will connect Umm Al Hassam and North Sitra located at the northern and southern ends of the causeway and also Nabih Saleh Island in the middle section of the causeway.
Update: Sources indicate that 30 per cent of construction work is completed and the project is expected to be ready to use by June 2009.
Amwaj Gateway
Owner: Amwaj Gateway Company
Budget: $183 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a mixed-use development consisting of six 20-storey buildings on a 360,000 sq ft plot at Amwaj Islands on the coast of Muharraq. Four of the buildings will comprise of residential units, providing 300 apartments and 94 townhouses in total. The other two buildings will accommodate hotels, with 144 rooms in total and including restaurants, commercial outlets, swimming pools, gymnasiums and a private beach.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that the construction is going on.
Dilmunia Island – four-star hotel
Owner: Ithmaar Development Company (IDC)
Budget: $175 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a four-star hotel to be located in Dilmunia Island. The hotel will be of 50 storeys.
Update: Sources indicated that the project in the advanced design stage. The foundation stone of hotel is expected to be laid next month. Construction is expected to be completed in 2010.
Kuwait
Kuwait Railway
Owner: Kuwait Ministry of Public Works (MPW)
Budget: $14 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design, build and operate (DBO) of a rapid transit network within Kuwait City, which will be linked to the national rail system with two new lines. The first line will run from the port city of Umm Qasr in Iraq on the northern border to Qasr on the border with Saudi Arabia in the south. The second line will run west from Kuwait City to the Saudi border at Salemy. A series of spur lines from these tracks will link to the ports of Shuwaikh and Shuaiba, while a further branch will connect to Bubiyan Island. The project aims to link the GCC states to Europe.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that the tender is expected to be issued after June 2008. The project is waiting for ministry approval.
Subiya Causeway (Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Causeway)
Owner: Kuwait Ministry of Public Works (MPW)
Budget: $1.5 billion
Scope of work: The scope of work includes the design and construction of a 36-km causeway across the Bay of Kuwait connecting Shuwaikh Port/Ghazali Expressway with the Subiya New Town Development. A 3-km elevated road through the Shuwaikh Port area, an interchange north of Shuwaikh Port, a 27-km low-level bridge across the bay, a main bridge with a span of 150 to 200 m, a 25-hectare transit island developed towards Subiya for maintenance and emergency services and five km approach road onshore in Subiyah are included in the causeway project. The causeway will have three lanes plus an emergency lane in both directions.
Update: Sources indicated that Kuwait MPW has got all the acceptances from many ministries to achieve the project except Kuwait Oil Company because the bridge route is against its gas lines.
Eight Commercial Towers in Sharq – Dancing Tower
Owner: Saud Sahod Al Muteri – Al Shahed Real Estate Company – Madakhel Real Estate Company JV
Budget: $291 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 60-storey Dancing Tower, one of the eight commercial towers in Sharq. The tower will comprise a hotel and offices.
Update: Sources indicated that 80 per cent of the final designs of project have been done.
Eight Commercial Towers in Sharq – Fifth and Sixth Towers
Owner: Saud Sahod Al Muteri – Al Shahed Real Estate Company – Madakhel Real Estate Company JV
Budget: $120 million
Scope of work: The project calls for design and construction of the fifth and sixth towers of the eight-tower commercial complex in Sharq. The two towers will be built on 312 and 645 sq m land areas.
Update: Sources indicated that construction is ongoing on the two towers.
Eight Commercial Towers in Sharq – Third Tower
Owner: Saud Sahod Al Muteri – Al Shahed Real Estate Company – Madakhel Real Estate Company JV
Budget: $110 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of the third tower of the eight commercial towers in Sharq. The project will be built on a 1,263 sq m land area.
Update: Sources indicated that the tender for the construction and finishing of the project is expected to be issued shortly.
New Headquarters for Olympic Council of Asia
Owner: United Resources Real Estate Company (URRC)
Budget: $110 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of the new headquarters of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on the site of the old OCA, covering an area of 18,000 sq m and offering a total built-up area of 130,400 sq m. The development will include two high-rise towers, a five-star hotel and residence, a mall; the headquarters itself and an underground car-park. It will be situated along the seafront area of Salmiya in Kuwait.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that the civil work has been completed while the electromechanical and finishing works are still under way. The project is expected to be completed in December 2008.
Subiya Expressway – Phase 3
Owner: Kuwait Ministry of Public Works
Budget: $100 million
Scope of work: The third phase will involve the upgrade and construction of the last 27 km of the 72 km Jahra-Subiya expressway. The package will cover the two stretches to the Iraqi border and Bubiyan Island. The project was initiated to reduce travelling time to the planned new city at Subiya and new Bubiyan port.
Update: Sources indicated that the tender for Phase 3 will be issued soon.
Oman
Al Madina Al Zarqa (Blue City) Development – Phase 1
Owner: Al Sawadi Investment & Tourism (ASIT)
Budget: $1.9 billion
Scope of work: The first phase of the project will involve the construction of four beach resorts comprising 2,000 hotel rooms in total, 45,000 residential units, two golf courses, a golf community, a state-of-the-art aquarium and a shopping complex. Phase one will cover an area of 5.5 sq km while the total area of the entire project is 35 sq km.
Update: Sources indicated that the construction on the first phase of the city is going on.
Duqm Port – Ship Repair Yard & Dry Dock
Owner: Oman Ministry of National Economy
Budget: $660 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of two 410-m-long docks to repair and maintain oil and gas tankers of 100,000-tonne capacity at the Duqm port. The dry dock will cover 1.1 million sq m. The scope of work also includes construction of 2.8 km of quay wall, a cofferdam, crane foundations, lay-down areas, workshops, and accommodation and office buildings.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the construction is ongoing.
Duqm Port – Marine Works
Owner: Oman Ministry of National Economy
Budget: $490 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of two 2,500 m breakwaters with a combined length of 4 to 5 km, dredging and reclamation works and construction of quay walls. The project will be located midway between Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat and Salalah Port in Zaffar. The shiprepair basin will be able to handle ships with a capacity of 300,000 tonnes and will also include 2,000-m-long quay walls. The depth of the port will be 16 m. The project will also include 330 m-long governmental quay walls for the Royal Navy and Coastguard and 330 m-long commercial quay walls.
Update: Sources indicated that Shell Oman has bagged a contract to supply 45 million litres of fuel to CCC which is part of a consortium involved in the construction of the first phase of the Duqm Port. CCC heads a consortium that includes STFA and Jan De Nul.
Domestic Roads in Salalah
Owner: Oman Ministry of Transport and Communications
Budget: $167 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of domestic roads extending a total distance of 70 km in Salalah.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the construction is still going on.
Salalah Complex
Owner: United Real Estate Company
Budget: $73 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a five-storey mixed-use complex at Al Wadi area in Salalah, covering an area of 65,000 sq m. The scope of work also includes construction of a basement and ground floor for a shopping mall and three storeys for 169 apartments. The development also includes leisure and entertainment facilities, a food court and landscaping work.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the project has not been awarded yet.
Industrial Estate in Sohar – Infrastructure
Owner: Oman Public Establishment for Industrial Estates
Budget: $65 million
Scope of work: It includes the construction of the infrastructure, including roads, electricity, water and other utilities, for the expansion of the industrial estate at Sohar in Oman.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the project is still under bidding. The project is still seeking financiers.
Qatar
Lusail Real Estate Development – Qatar Entertainment City (QEC)
Owner: Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH)
Budget: $3 billion
Scope of work: 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, as well as world-class theatres. The Lusail Entertainment District is to be built on an area of one million sq m area to accommodate about 50,000 people, depending on the seasons.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the project is still under design.
Qatar Railway Network
Owner: Qatar Ministry of Communications and Transport
Budget: $3 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and execution of a railway network in Qatar. The 85 kmnetwork will connect the sporting facilities in Qatar.
Update: Sources indicated that the construction is expected to start in 2009 for completion in 2015.
Ras Laffan Port Expansion – Dredging, Reclamation and Breakwater
Owner: Qatar Petroleum (QP)
Budget: $2.1 billion
Scope of work: The project will include the dredging of 20 million cu m of limestone and reclamation of 25 million cu m of sand as well as the construction of breakwaters totalling 21 km in length. The scope of work will require 18 million tonnes of rock and 2.5 million cu m of concrete. The expansion became necessary to accommodate an increase in gas exports at the northern industrial city. The reclamation will be similar in size to the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) project currently under construction. After expansion completion, the port capacity will be quadrupled.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that Jan de Nul – Royal Boskalis Westminster JV has been carrying out the contract. Construction work is expected to be completed by December 2009.
Ras Laffan Port Expansion – Quay Walls
Owner: Qatar Petroleum
Budget: $1.7 billion
Scope of work: The work involves construction of all quay walls for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) berths, container berths and coastguard jetty, together with administrative buildings and electricity sub-stations for the port. The berths will quadruple the port’s capacity to handle LNG exports.
Update: A joint venture of Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC) and Six Construct has been awarded the contract for $1.7 billion.
Al Waab City
Owner: Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Group (NBKS)
Budget: $1.374 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of 1.4 million sq m of Al Waab City in Qatar. The project will comprise 639 villas; seven-storeys apartment blocks; 88,000 sq m of retail space; a world-class 300-room hotel and s 300,000 sq m car parking area. The development is located along Salwa and Al Bustan Road, 10 km from the corniche.
Update: Sources indicated that the project is expected to be completed by 2010.
Ras Laffan Port Expansion – Berths and Infrastructure
Owner: Qatar Petroleum
Budget: $1.2 billion
Scope of work: The LNG port expansion covers an area of 32 sq miles and will substantially increase the volume of LNG and liquid product exports. It also takes into account expansion requirements for export and/or import of dry cargo, containers, general cargo, and various forms of construction cargo. The scope of work includes: five new LNG berths; 10 liquid product and LPG berths; four small tanker berths; navy/coastguard and tug berths; container export berths; electrical power distribution; fire protection systems; roads, drainage and buildings (60+); onshore pipe-racks; port security assessment; and telecom and instrumentation.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company has been carrying out construction work, which is expected to be completed by 2011.
Ain Khalid Commercial Development in Msemeer
Owner: Barwa Real Estate Company
Budget: $972 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a new commercial development in Msemeer area stretching from the junction of Msemeer Road and Industrial road and extending for 11 km along the Msemeer Road to the Eastern Road in the Industrial area. The development will include administrative buildings, malls, housing apartments, retail outlets, exhibition halls, restaurants and other related facilities, covering an area of over 800,000 sq m.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the excavation work has started.
North Road Project – Phase 2
Owner: Qatar Public Works Authority (PWA) (Ashghal)
Budget: $572 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of 94 km of four-lane, dual carriageway to the north of Doha from Dukhail to the Al Khor road intersection. The scope of work also includes the construction of five km Simaisma road link, three lane dual-carriageways and the demolition of the existing Northern relief-Simaisma Bridge.
Update: Sources indicated that the project is expected to be completed by March 2010.
Dubai Tower Development – Main Package
Owner: Sama Dubai
Budget: $272 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the construction of a 400 m-high, 80-storey building which will be the tallest building in Qatar. It will be situated in the West Bay region in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The building will consist of a podium (providing retail, restaurants and leisure facilities), 20 storeys of office space and the remaining 60 storeys housing 500 residential apartments, each consisting of one to two bedrooms as well as a five-star hotel.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that the project is under construction and is expected to be completed by June 2010.
North Road Project – Phase 3
Owner: Qatar Public Works Authority (PWA) (Ashghal)
Budget: $200 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a new road that will connect the proposed Qatar-Bahrain causeway as the last phase of the North Road project.
Update: Sources indicate that Tekfen Holding has been awarded the main contract of project. The project is expected to be completed by March 2010.
Saudi Arabia
Al Wasl Development
Owner: Limitless
Budget: $12.5 billion
Scope of work: Al Wasl is the first of several projects planned by Limitless in Saudi Arabia. It will be developed on a 1,411-hectare (14 million sq m site north of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Designed to reflect and complement the natural environment of nearby Wadi Hanifa, Al Wasl will comprise a number of interconnected districts. and will include: more than 55,000 homes – a mixture of villas, townhouses and apartments; over 300 hectares of green, open space; one million sq m of office space; three large mosques, each accommodating up to 2,000 people; more than 2,000 hotel rooms; seven shopping centres, including a world-class mall, with a total of 270,000 sq m of retail facilities; schools and a university; a hospital; and a sports stadium.
Update: Sources indicate that infrastructure work on the development will start shortly.
Madinah Knowledge Economic City (KEC)
Owner: Madinah Knowledge Economic City (KEC)
Budget: $7 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of Taiba Technological and Economic Information Centre, an interactive museum on the Prophet’s life, a centre for studies of Islamic civilization and another centre for medical studies, biosciences and integrated medical services. It will also include hotels and housing buildings accommodating 200,000 people as well as commercial centres. The new city will create more than 20,000 new jobs.
Update: Sources indicate that construction work has started on the development.
Saudi Landbridge
Owner: Saudi Railways Organization (SRO)
Budget: $5 billion
Scope of work: The project is composed of two main lines: Riyadh-Jeddah and Dammam-Jubail. The new Riyadh-Jeddah single-track line will be approximately 950 km long. The proposed conjunction for this line is from a point about 30 km from Riyadh on the old line (in order to avoid built-up areas). It will then head towards the Riyadh-Jeddah Expressway and run, for a greater part, parallel to it until Al Muwayh Al Jadid, from which point it will pass north of Makkah and Taif. This line, in conjunction with the existing Riyadh-Dammam line, will be primarily used for the transportation of container traffic to and from the port of Jeddah to the Port of Dammam on the Arabian Gulf for onward shipment to and from the UAE, Iran, Kuwait, etc. (that is a land-bridge) and for inland destinations (that is, a mini-bridge). The line will also be used to transport passengers between Jeddah and Riyadh. The new Dammam-Jubail single- track line will be approximately 115 km long and will link the railway network to the city of Jubail and the Jubail Port. Jubail is an industrial city that generates a large quantity of cargo for Riyadh, Jeddah and the northern part of Saudi Arabia. The line will carry up to 40 double-stack container trains per day. All trains will be diesel powered.
Update: Sources indicated that an award is expected to be announced shortly.
Jabal Omar Development
Owner: Jabal Omar Development Company
Budget: $3.055 billion
Scope of work: 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 inspired by the eastern architectural heritage covering an area of 230,000 sq m in 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, parking facility for 30,000 vehicles, new roads, pathways, tunnels, travelators, and other facilities. The residential area is planned to accommodate 34,500 people, and will feature an open prayer space for 85,000 worshippers and prayer areas in each tower with a capacity of more of the 200,000 worshipers.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that 400,000 cu m of rock cutting has been completed.
Riyadh Technology Valley – Masterplan
Owner: King Saud University
Budget: $3 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design, build and operation of an investment development to materialise researches at King Saud University into valuable products. The development mainly includes advanced laboratories and office buildings for investors who are interested in scientific research. It will cover 1.25 million sq m in the northeast side of the university. The development is similar to an economic city. It will have all necessary infrastructure and facilities for investment. The main location of the project includes five major areas: the university, the area that handles business, research and intellectual property services, in addition to the laboratories to serve the local market and business centres; research and development areas, which comprise research institutes affiliated to governmental and private bodies and specialised research centres; technology companies: an area for commercial companies specialised in Riyadh Technology Valley fields of research; scientific area: a residential and recreational area, which will offer a decent standard of living for workers in the valley in addition to visitors from within and outside the city of Riyadh; and central area: the heart of the valley that includes incubators and service offices.
Update: According to the sources close to the project, it is also understood that the project is still in the study stage and is to be performed before work can commence.
Alyat Taiba
Owner: Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company
Budget: $2 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of 400 residential units abd will be built on a 200,000 sq m area in Al Qaswaa area of Madinah.
Update: According to sources close to the project, the consultant is still working on the design. Tender documents are expected to be issued by June 2008.
Jamarat Bridge
Owner: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs
Budget: $1.28 billion
Scope of work: The work includes the construction of a four-storey bridge and a network of 12 access and 12 exit ramps. Each storey will be 85 m wide and 10 m high. The construction will start with the first two floors in the first year and one in each of the following years. The project aims at easing congestion among pilgrims as they pass the Mina site and will increase the capacity of the bridge to 500,000 pilgrims an hour from 80,000 pilgrims an hour.
Update: Sources close to the project indicate that 50 per cent of construction work on Phase Three has been completed.
King Abdullah International Gardens
Owner: Riyadh Council
Budget: $800 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 24-acre leisure dome featuring 400 million years history of earth plants, trees and flowers. Plants from botanical epochs will be grown and displayed in seven sections inside two interlocking crescent shaped enclosures. Each crescent building will cover 300,000 sq m area. The gardens will utilise renewable power mainly solar, wind and minimum water and will be built near Jeddah highway in Riyadh.
Update: Sources indicate that design work is complete. The contractor will be handed over the land next month to begin the construction works.
Durrat Al Riyadh – Masterplan
Owner: Durrat Arriyadh Real Estate Development Company
Budget: $629 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 10 million sq m real estate development located opposite to the Riyadh-Qassim highway. The scope of work will include three phases. The development comprises 800 housing units, a five-star hotel with fitness centres, tennis courts, a mall, mosques, schools and spa centres. The development also includes the construction of roads and installation of water and electricity, sewage and drainage facilities. It also includes lagoons, landscaping with grass and trees for 70 per cent of the real estate.
Update: Sources indicated that Dallah Developments Real Estate has been awarded the contract of designing, building and marketing of 150 villas.
Jawharat Al Sharq
Owner: Saleh Al Dorebe Group For Development and Real Estate Investment
Budget: $600 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 3.2 million sq m mixed-use development located at Aziziyah area in Khobar. The development will comprise of 2,400 residential units size ranging in size from 400 and 3,200 sq m, gardens that will cover an area of about 275,000 sq m. The project will also include 35 pieces investment areas, 13 trade centresm which will cover an area of about 7,000 sq m, seven-star hotel, restaurants and other related facilities.
Update: Sources indicate that Saleh Al Dorebe Group for Development and Real Estate Investment has launched the new project.
King Khalid University (KKU) City in Abha – 16 Colleges for Women
Owner: King Khalid University
Budget: $525 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a new university city in Abha which includes 16 colleges for girls with a total built-up area of 480,000 sq m. It will include administration buildings, faculty buildings, student accommodation and facilities, laboratories, workshops and conference halls. The scope of work also includes construction of religious sciences, education, arts, languages, and computer science colleges. The university will be able to accommodate 50,000 students.
Update: Sources indicate that the main contract will be awarded to a Chinese company shortly.
Baltan – Al Bilad Towers
Owner: Al Baltan Construction Group
Budget: $300 million
Scope of work: The project calls for demolishing the existing Al Bilad Hotel on the Jeddah waterfront, acquisitioning of the surrounding land and design and construction of new Al Bilad Towers. The project consists of three towers for hotel, residential and commercial offices.
Update: Sources indicate that the project is under study.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) Expansion Project – Hajj Terminal Upgrade
Owner: Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
Budget: $250 million
Scope of work: The project calls for expanding and upgrading the Hajj terminal and facilities at KAIA in Jeddah. The project will be carried out in two phases. Phase One: Hajj halls expansion from 30,000 to 90,000 sq m, services buildings area from 20,000 to 40,000 sq m, aircraft bridges from six to 10, gates from six to 14, passport counters from 72 to 136, flight counters from 96 to 140, luggage conveyor from 480 to 1,800 m, air-conditioned floor area from 28,000 to 85,000 sq m, upgrade of the 260,000 public area (plaza) and16 open waiting areas (400 people each), prayer rooms from six to 16, food courts area from 3,500 to 8,000 sq m, shopping outlets area from 2,000 to 12,000 sq m. Phase 2: expansion of Areas Six and seven for large aircraft, closed passenger bridge to connect the eastern and western halls and upgrade of western Hajj halls. The project aims to increase handling capacity from 1,250 to 3,500 passengers per hour.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that 35 per cent of the construction has been completed
King Abdulaziz International Airport Expansion Project – Airport Facilities Upgrade
Owner: Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
Budget: $245 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the upgrade of the existing airfield facilities at the Hajj terminal and will include the design and construction of the airfield pavement, runway lighting, stormwater drainage network and fuel network systems. The scope of work will also include a control tower, six fire station buildings, seven volt rooms, a project management building, 2.3 million sq m of airfield pavement and 270,000 sq m airplane parking facilities.
Update: Sources close to the project indicated that 35 per cent of construction has done.
United Arab Emirates
White Bay Development – Umm Al Quwain – Masterplan
Owner: Al Murjan Real Estate
Budget: $29.64 billion
Scope of work: The project involves the construction of a mixed-use development comprising of 10,000 units including a man-made harbour, golf course, condominiums and townhouses to be situated along the shores of Umm Al Quwain only 60 km from Dubai.. The development will also include associated facilities. The White Bay community will be build around a central marina with the town centre facing the waterfront. A boardwalk running along the water’s edge will offer fashion boutiques, cafes and open-air restaurants and will be a place for residents to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the town. This area will also be the focal point for the community’s cultural and entertainment precinct. Two hotels built on either side of the town centre will offer stunning views over the water and gardens.
Update: According to the sources close to the project, construction work was started for Stage 1 and Stage 2b by Ghantoot Group and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.
Al-Zorah Development – Masterplan
Owner: Solidere – Aqaar JV
Budget: $13.6 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a mixed-use development located in Ajman. It will include residential buildings and villas, a commercial office district, a marina, a golf course, entertainment facilities, hotels, hospitals and schools. The development will cover an area of 10 sq km.
Update: Sources indicate that companies have been invited to bids for three construction packages (offshore marine works, onshore works and the construction of a marina) on Al Zorah development in Ajman. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2017.
Porto Dubai Development – Umm Suqeim – Masterplan
Owner: Zabeel Investments
Budget: $4.076 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a mixed-use development which will comprise residential, commercial and hospitality facilities located in the Umm Sequim area. The project will cover an area of 450,000 sq m.
Update: Sources indicated that Arabtec Construction has been awarded a $272 million contract to build the luxury residential development while the reclamation work is still under progress and is being handled by Royal Boskalis Westminster.
The World Development – Masterplan
Owner: Nakheel
Budget: $3 billion
Scope of work: The project will involve the construction of 300 islands ranging from 150,000 sq ft to 450,000 sq ft in size, located 21 km to the east by northeast of The Palm Jumeirah and 4 km offshore from Dubai. All islands will only be accessible by marine or air transport, with world-class marinas to berth boats, yachts and cruise liners. Two mainland marinas will service the world and four hub islands in the World will service the islands. The development covers over 9.5 million sq m.
Update: Sources indicated that Nakheel is in negotiations with a joint venture of Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and Murray & Roberts Contractors to award a $997 million contract for the main construction works of Coral Island on The World development.
Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone – Masterplan
Owner: Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)
Budget: $2.5 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 137 sq km port for containers with capacity rising to 22 million containers and 35 million tonnes of cargo that will be situated at Taweelah, on the coastline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The project will comprise redevelopment of more than 100 million sq km of industrial zones. The project will also include commercial, educational and residential areas.
Update: Sources indicated that Al Jaber Group and Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting Establishment has been awarded $272 million contract for earthworks on Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (formerly known as Mina Zayed Port) and will take 36 months to complete.
Dubai Light Rail Transport (LRT) Project – Phase One
Owner: Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)
Budget: $2.3 billion
Scope of work: Phase One of the project will involve the construction of a 52.1 km section on the Red line and will include 29 stations in total, of which 25 will be elevated and four will be underground. The Red line will connect the Rashidiya Station with Jebel Ali and will pass Dubai International Airport, proceed through Deira and Bur Dubai and will run parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Red line will run 4.7 km underground and 47.4 km above ground.
Update: Sources indicate that Depa Interiors has been awarded a $102 million contract for the complete fit-out on the Red line of the Dubai Metro and completion is expected in September 2009.
Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone – Phase One
Owner: Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)
Budget: $2.18 billion
Scope of work: The project will involve the construction of a new port and industrial area with a total development area of 100 sq km that will be situated at Taweelah, on the coastline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The aim of the project will be to relocate the former Mina Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, which is currently operating in a very congested area. The development will include a capacity to handle two million containers and six million tonnes of general cargo. The industrial area will serve basic and heavy industries.
Update: Sources indicate that the construction work is in progressing and due to be completed by 2010.
Dubai Waterfront Development – Marine Legends
Owner: ACI Real Estate
Budget: $1.63 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a luxury waterfront residence which will form a part of Dubai Waterfront Development scheme.
Update: Sources indicated that ACI Real Estate has ventured with Ferretti Group for Marine Legends in Dubai Waterfront Development.
Dubailand – Eco-Tourism World – Al Barari Development – Phase 2
Owner: Abwab Real Estate – Green Works
Budget: $1.45 billion
Scope of work: The project will involve the development of a mixed-use scheme that will revolve around the theme of botanical gardens. Phase Two will include: Healing Haven – 88 secluded chalets including spa; Amphitheatre – hosting musical shows, concerts and plays and an art museum, a library, an art exhibition hall, art material shops, a dance and drama school, galleries, restaurants and a grand ballroom; The Village Square – including small shops, cafes and sporting facilities; Al Zeitoon – 300 duplex and loft apartments; and The Al Aman – including a six-star, 120-suite, deluxe boutique hotel and restaurants.
Update: No tender documents have been issued yet. The construction is expected to start by the end of 2008.
La Ville Contemporaire Development – Dubai Healthcare City II (Formerly Wellness Village) – Masterplan
Owner: Sama Dubai
Budget: $1.1 billion
Scope of work: It includes six zones, which are clinical zone, spa resorts, healthcare mixed use, long-term care, canal residence and town centre, and clinical villas. Phase Two will be on Dubai Creek alongside Al Wasl Hospital. It will have a built-up area of 15 million sq ft.
Update: Sources indicated that tenders for the World Care Wellness Centre is expected to be issued in June or July and construction work schedule to start by October and expected to be completed by mid-2010.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Redevelopment Scheme – Hard Rock Hotel
Owner: Hard Rock International
Budget: $1 billion
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a 91-storey five-star luxury hotel, which will form a part of DWTC redevelopment scheme. The project will comprise 350 hotel rooms and suites, 100 serviced apartments, commercial offices and retail area.
Update: Sources indicated that Hard Rock International launched new Hard Rock Hotel in the DWTC scheme and the project is set to be completed by 2011.
The World Development – Coral Island
Owner: Nakheel
Budget: $997 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction a 730,000 sq m area located on 20 connected islands. The project will create 9.5 km of beachfront. It will be constructed in three main elements which are marina village, specialist spa hotel, and residential development. The project will also include the associated facilities.
Update: Sources indicated that Nakheel in negotiations with a joint venture of Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and Murray & Roberts Contractors to award a $997 million contract for main construction of Coral Island on The World development.
Saraya Abu Dhabi – Masterplan
Owner: Sorouh Real Estate Company
Budget: $953 million
Scope of work: The project calls for construction of mixed-use development on Abu Dhabi Island, located on the eastern stretch of the Corniche Hospital, overlooking Lulu Island. The project will involve the construction of 30 commercial and residential towers with a height of 10 to 40 storeys as well as a hotel with serviced apartments. The development area is around 125,000 sq m.
Update: Construction started at the end of December 2006 with two phases comprising the construction of towers, which will be completed in 2010 and 2013.
Abu Dhabi Corniche – Nation Towers
Owner: International Capital Trading (ICT)
Budget: $817 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a mixed-use development at Corniche Abu Dhabi The project involves the construction of a retail area, and office and residential towers, with a total built-up area of 310,000 sq m.
Update: Sources indicated that tender documents have been issued and companies have been were invited to bid by the end of last month for the Nation Towers on Abu Dhabi Corniche. A contract is expected to be awarded this month and the project is set to be completed by September 2010.
Emirates City Development – Mixed-use Development
Owner: Bonyan International Investment Group
Budget: $815 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a mixed-use community that will be situated on more than 100 plots located in the Emirates City Development in Ajman. The project will cover an area of 6.27 million sq ft and offer a built-up area of 38 million sq ft. It will also include the associated facilities.
Update: Sources indicated that Bonyan International Investment Group is planning to develop the mixed-use development in Ajman.
Jewel of the Creek
Owner: Dubai International Real Estate
Budget: $815 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of 20 buildings ranging in heights from 20 to 23 storeys located next to Al Maktoum Bridge. The project will offer a total built-up area of 6.7 million sq ft over a development area of 1.3 million sq ft. It will includes gardens, a theatre and water cascades.
Update: Source indicated that Al-Dhafra Pipeline and Contracting Company (APCC) is carrying out piling and earthworks.
Jumeirah Golf Estates Development – Masterplan
Owner: Nakheel
Budget: $800 million
Scope of work: The project will involve the construction of residential communities that will be situated close to the Dubai Investment Park scheme and that will surround four themed golf courses. Phase A of the development will involve the construction of 10 residential communities that will include approximately 1,000 residential units and two golf courses called ‘Fire’ and ‘Earth’. The estates will each vary in size from 6,000 to 12,000 sq ft.
Update: Sources indicate that Arabtec Construction has been awarded $112 million contract to build Villas at Sanctuary Falls in Dubai. Construction is expected to be completed by the first quarter 2010.
The Palm Jumeirah Development – The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower
Owner: Nakheel Hotel & Resorts – The Trump Organization
Budget: $800 million
Scope of work: The project will involve the construction of a 48-storey building that will form a part of the Palm Jumeirah development in Dubai. The building will feature mixed-use facilities including 300 luxury hotel rooms and 360 freehold residential apartments as well as other leisure and entertainment components and will be situated on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, next to the Golden Mile development. The project replaces the Pinnacle Tower project on the Palm. It will include an observatory viewing gallery, five-star restaurants (located at the apex of the building) and several sky gardens.
Update: Sources indicated that Nakheel in the final negotiations with a joint venture of Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and Murray & Roberts Contractors for a $681 million contract to build The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower.
Theme Parks & Entertainment Project – Abu Dhabi
Owner: Sorouh Real Estate Company
Budget: $800 million
Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a large theme parks with associated facilities in Abu Dhabi.
Update: Sources indicated that Sorouh Real Estate has signed an agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Rubicon to develop the theme parks and entertainment project in Abu Dhabi. The project is still in the planning stages.
