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Sorouh commences handover of Sun and Sky Towers
Sorouh Real Estate Company, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has started a phased handover to owners of their new homes in Sun and Sky towers, part of Sorouh’s Shams Gate District on Al Reem Island.
Abu Dhabi set to launch region’s longest tunnel
Abu Dhabi is on the verge of launching the Middle East’s longest traffic tunnel which will allow motorists heading into the city from the eastern entrance to emerge from underground at its western edge without having to make any stop. Nearly three years after work began, Alsalam tunnel is nearing completion and could be inaugurated late this year to coincide with the forthcoming summit in the Capital of the heads of state of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
U.A.E. lays groundwork for $ 400 million Dubai polysilicon plant
In June, Abu Dhabi-based Masdar revealed plans to build the world’s biggest concentrating solar plant with the help of French oil company Total and Spain’s Abengoa Solar. The $600 million Shams 1 project could displace 175,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually once it is completed in 2012. Abu Dhabi is also planning to build a $22 billion zero-emissions city, also with Masdar.
Aldar HQ completion to double office space
HQ is the first of many other planned developments at Al Dana, the Central Business District of Al Raha Beach. A key part of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan, Al Raha Beach is perfectly located for accessing the traditional Central Business District on Island as well as future locations such as the Capital District, the release claimed. Aldar is offering a range of integrated tenant services and there will be a comprehensive range of facilities that include a gym, numerous food and beverage outlets, convenience stores and restaurants, the company said.
Mott MacDonald designs bridges for Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi
“This role continues Mott MacDonald’s successful involvement in the Al Raha Beach development for Aldar Properties PJSC which last year also saw the design of the 6 avenue bridges, a comprehensive review of the public realm design and this successful track record demonstrates the world class skills and local knowledge we bring to all of our projects.”
Aldar’s Abu Dhabi HQ: One last spin of the wheel
Aldar’s Abu Dhabi headquarters is one of the final feats of jaw-dropping construction machismo we’ll see from the UAE for a while, says Thomas Lane. And it gives us plenty of reasons to mourn their passing …
Aldar works to secure tenants for its HQ
Most of Mubadala’s 622 employees will remain at the Al Mamoura building, officials said. The building is one of the first to be completed in the Al Raha Beach area, which is Aldar’s large-scale development near the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Aldar reports significant progress in Al Raha Beach infrastructure
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, management and investment company, today announced significant progress of key infrastructure relating to the firm’s Al Raha Beach development, the major waterfront development, ahead of the completion of the project’s first residential and commercial elements.
