OVER the last three years, visitors and passers-by at one of Abu Dhabi’s newly-developed beachfronts in Al Raha would have watched with great interest as a unique structure rose beside the sea like some futuristic flying saucer poised for take off or coin standing on its diameter.

SINCE its launch in 2005, Aldar’s mission has been to establish Abu Dhabi as the UAE’s most dynamic forward-thinking real estate market by creating unique and prestigious developments that can be used as a benchmark of quality, whilst adhering to the cultural and natural heritage of the city.

TENANTS at Aldar Properties’ high-profile business tower will benefit from cutting-edge mechanical and electrical (M&E) services with HQ featuring intelligently design across the building that contribute to its ‘green’ credentials.

AS LEAD consultant on Aldar’s prestigious HQ project, Arup has been providing full multi-disciplinary and specialist engineering services for the stunning landmark.

HQ is a groundbreaking building, presenting a sculptural form that has been designed by world-renowned architectural firm MZ Architects to symbolise unity, stability, rationality and modernity.

WHERE once was a 10-km stretch of dusty ground sandwiched between a pipeline and a beach facing a saltwater inlet, the Gulf’s most urbane waterfront community is now taking shape.

HAVING been awarded the construction contract for the landmark HQ project on Al Raha Beach, the joint venture construction team of Aldar-Laing O’Rourke (ALOR) proceeded to seek the most efficient and effective method of construction for the two central core walls, which would form the concrete backbone, of this composite steel structure.