EVEN though the private sector has taken a back seat in real estate development, there is certainly no paucity of work for the construction sector in Abu Dhabi. A diverse range of projects is being unleashed with the focus being on infrastructure as the wealthiest of the emirates in the UAE pursues its Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.
THREE years ago this month the first fleet of construction equipment arrived on site alongside Abu Dhabi’s landmark exhibition centre to begin the enabling works for what has now received worldwide recognition at the World’s Furthest Leaning Manmade Tower – a distinction conferred by Guinness World Records to the Capital Gate last June.
WORK on Phase One of what is described as a “path-breaking” project located at the gateway to Abu Dhabi is due for completion this month (September). The Dh3-billion ($817-million) mixed-use development known as Bawabat Al Sharq spreads across 108 hectares of land in Bani Yas City, close to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
SOROUH Real Estate has announced the completion of Sun and Sky Towers located in Shams Abu Dhabi as pre-handover inspections of more than 400 apartments within these two skyscrapers gets under way with the owners.
CONTRACTORS keen on clinching the main construction contract for the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum have been given a second extension to submit their bids.
A LUXURY housing community dedicated to Emirati citizens is set to take shape near the new Capital District and close to Al Raha Beach area.
GERMAN formwork specialist Paschal’s solutions having been helping speed up construction of a variety of projects ranging from towers to infrastructural developments in Abu Dhabi, thanks to the efforts of Paschal Concrete Forms, the regional office based in Bahrain.
MACE’S Middle East operations recorded double-digit growth in 2009 despite a challenging market environment, says Marcus Burley, Mace Group’s Middle East director.
The Grand Canal Abu Dhabi, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, will be the latest jewel in the crown of Abu Dhabi National Hotel’s (ADNH) portfolio. Mace has project managed the development from its inception. The 532-room hotel is themed on an Italian style reminiscent of the Grand Canal in Venice.
Abu Dhabi Investment Council’s project has been designed to deliver two 25-storey landmark towers specific to the clients’ needs that will accommodate the offices of the new investment council as well as the headquarters for the Al Hilal Islamic bank.
SAS International’s System 150 metal suspended ceiling solution was specified for the interior fit-out for Aldar’s striking headquarters building – the first spherical building of its kind in the Middle East region.
HAVING celebrated a landmark 15 years of operations in Abu Dhabi late last year, global formwork specialist Doka is now looking to scale even greater heights in the emirate, while continuing to offer its latest products to the UAE market.
A GLOBAL leader in pre-engineered steel buildings (PEBs) and steel structures, Kirby Building Systems enjoys a high profile in Abu Dhabi, executing prestige projects across the emirate in the UAE while educating the trade on the merits of its systems.
