PROJECT - Sheikh Zayed Twin Towers, Lahore, $250m highrise complex!

TITLE: Tallest buildings in Pakistan (3 towers 1 shopping complex)
PROJECT: Sheikh Zayed Business / Shopping Complex
LOCATION: Ferozepur Road, Lahore
COST: $250 Million (Rs 15bn)
AREA: 91 Kanals
JOBS: 30 Thousand People
INVESTORS: Dhabi Group UAE
CONSTRUCTION START: May 2005

Watch the Video - http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=...aid-Twin-Towers

http://www.urbanpakistan.com/images/project_renderings/twin_towers1.jpg

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CM directive to construct SZ Complex
By Our Staff Reporter

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister, Ch. Pervaiz Elahi, has directed the concerned officials to implement the project of construction of a big commercial center, Sheikh Zayed Complex, over an area of about 91 Kanals at Ferozpur Road Lahore.

Chief Minister passed the instructions while presiding over a high-level meeting here on Monday.

The foundation stone of the project will be laid in May this year, after which construction activities would immediately be started.

An agreement between the Punjab Government and Dhabi Group and Associates of UAE is expected to be signed shortly after which a company will be formed in the name of Taawan. The Punjab government and Dhabi Group will have representation in the board of directors of the company, which will give a practical shape to the project. The chief minister said that the project would play an important role in the promotion of trade and recreational activities in the city besides creating 30,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.



Elahi okays Shaikh Zayed Commercial Centre

* Centre will be built on Ferozepur Road, cost Rs 15 billion
* Groundbreaking for Pakistan’s tallest building in May

Staff Report

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has approved the construction of a commercial centre, Shaikh Zayed Complex, on Ferozepur Road. The centre, consisting of a basement and three towers, will house a shopping mall, hotels, corporate offices and mini cinemas. Its construction will start next month.

The DHABI Group of United Arab Emirates will construct the tallest building in Pakistan over an area of 91 kanals at a cost of Rs 15 billion.

Chairing a meeting on Monday, the chief minister said that the centre would promote trade and recreational activities in the provincial metropolis and generate around 30,000 jobs.

The meeting was informed that the centre’s banquet hall would have a seating capacity of around 5,000 and its four parking basements would have space for around 4,000 vehicles.

The chief minister said that the Punjab government and the DHABI Group would soon sign an agreement to form a company, named Taawan, to execute the project. He said that the company would have directors both from the Punjab government and the DHABI Group.

Elahi said that Shaikh Zayed Complex would play an important role in generating economic activity in the province and would improve the living standard of the people.

Bashir Tahir, the DHABI Group chief executive, Kamran Rasool, the Punjab chief secretary, Salman Siddique, finance secretary, Sibtain Fazal Haleem, communication and works secretary, and Pervaiz A Shahid, the Bank Alflah executive incharge, attended the meeting.

Tahir said that his group was launching several projects in telecommunication, banking and other industries in Pakistan. He said that Shaikh Zayed Complex would give an impetus to trade and business activities.

heres another render of the shiek zayed commercial center in lahore
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/images/26_4_2005_Complex.jpg

looking great.

but it would not be taller then port tower, maybe tallest building now, but not when built.

its amazing how few replies these pakistani thread get, look at the number of views and look at the number of replies.

Raza,

Thank you for bringing the point up. Pakistan just launched a $11bn real estate project. Probably one of the biggest on-going project on SSC. But a very few replies. Its hard to change the mentality, because most people on here associate Pakistan wtih Afghanistan, until they visit Pakistan, and reality hits them.

Pakistan is booming, and the economy is developing at a rapid pace.

But I think more Pakistani members should discuss projects. The Pakistanis on this forum don't even discuss the projects, so no one else does either.

Anyways, as they say in the West, 'Don't hate, Appreciate'. :)

Lookin good

So Lahore will get skyscrapers too? Good. I have heard about the supertall Port Tower in Karachi. I don't know why, but for some reason I think it seems they are built of LEGO in the first rendering. :)

another country which is ignored completely by the western media
many people can't see the huge change the middle east is going through

the design is not bad, i wish we had a better render
it might be a stereotype, but pakistanis seem to love colors above everything :D
i think for many people it looks like kitch

So Lahore will get skyscrapers too? Good. I have heard about the supertall Port Tower in Karachi. I don't know why, but for some reason I think it seems they are built of LEGO in the first rendering. :)


lahore is rapidly changing, its gdp growth rate has doubled in the last 4 years and is very high.
malls are appearing left right center. there are a few high risers for the city is well. a 40 storey 6 star hotel and 2 big towers (rumored to be around 50 storeys each) for another hotel.
Then there is also asias largest shopping mall to be made in bahria town, and not to forget how promising bahria town is looking.
there is also many new housing schemes appearing which have very nice stylish houses, there was recently a billion dollar scheme lauched called lake city. DHA is also rapidly getting larger and larger.

So Lahore will get skyscrapers too? Good. I have heard about the supertall Port Tower in Karachi. I don't know why, but for some reason I think it seems they are built of LEGO in the first rendering. :)

Yup, and lots of them. Another one was announced today, but I don't have renderings. :( .. The PTC (supertall) is in final agreements, and construction should begin soon, Insh'Allah. The rendering isn't really good, its a screenshot taken off Tv during the news, not even a proper render :D ..Lets hope to see a good render soon. :)

another country which is ignored completely by the western media
many people can't see the huge change the middle east is going through

the design is not bad, i wish we had a better render
it might be a stereotype, but pakistanis seem to love colors above everything
i think for many people it looks like kitch

Pakistan is developing. I think its about time the West also realizes it. Talking about colours, its a part of our culture. Anything colourful, music, and dancing. hehe :D

I dont' like the style. Looks like they want to look-like another projects, you only need to see the metro or underground parking entrance in the big square.

the towers look quite simular to the emirates towers.

plus that gold building in the back must be the 5 star hotel the dubai royal family wanted to make, cos its in the same area they mentioned, the 92 kanals on ferozpur road were imax was ment to be made.

the style of the building SUCKS! It is nearly a torture looking at the building and they have taken quite a few ideas from the Emirate towers, which by the way are very stylish buildings in exchange... I'd give this one 2 out of 10!

Video is unwatchable for me!

http://www.putfile.com/vidremoved.jpg

BTW, no body could deny the huge development Pakistan is going through. Time will change people's thoughts ;)

Fahed,

The video is just a news clip. You can watch it at the following link,

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Shaikh-Zaid-Twin-Towers

The same render was shown in the news clip, it just looked better. The agreement for this contract was signed by the Punjab State Govt, and UAE's Dhabi Group.

I think the building will look much better once completed. :)

another country which is ignored completely by the western media
many people can't see the huge change the middle east is going through

the design is not bad, i wish we had a better render
it might be a stereotype, but pakistanis seem to love colors above everything :D
i think for many people it looks like kitch
Pakistan isnt in the middle east and our inhabitants arent known as arabs. :)

Pakistan isnt in the middle east and our inhabitants arent known as arabs. :)

Not all Middle Easterns are Arabs ... but true, Pakistan is not in the ME.

Thanks Sultan, it's working now :)

Not all Middle Easterns are Arabs ... but true, Pakistan is not in the ME.

Thanks Sultan, it's working now :)
Well its nothing personal i just wanted to point the fact out.

My pleasure Fahed. Construction begins next month (May). I'll try and get updates as the project moves towards completion. This is a very exciting project along with tons of other projects. :) !

The Dhabi Group is trying to build the tallest in Pakistan, lets see if its tall enough to beat the up-comming highrises. Very interesting time to be in Pakistan.

PS: Its good to see arab investment finally moving to Pakistan. Together we shall prosper. ;)

It looks like competion has finally started to spur in Pakistan relating to the highrises. I think we will now rapidly see companies trying to build the highest and the best now. We will not olny see the height increase but also the quality and design.

Well, 4B marketing announced today that they'll build the biggest hotel in Pakistan, which would be a highrise, apart from Hashoo Group's 40-storey PC.

Unless this tower is over 60-storey's, it'l fail to get the 'tallest in Pakistan' title. Bahria already has plans for a 60-storey tower, at Clifton, in Karachi.

isnt the 40 storey PC suspended because of the historical value of the area where they planned to build it?

Now that is a nice project!
It is similar to the SD tower project in Mumbai. what is the height of those towers BTW? looks 200+

isnt the 40 storey PC suspended because of the historical value of the area where they planned to build it?

Nope. The tower has been approved.

Now that is a nice project!
It is similar to the SD tower project in Mumbai. what is the height of those towers BTW? looks 200+


they look around 55 storeys.

Raza,

Thank you for bringing the point up. Pakistan just launched a $11bn real estate project. Probably one of the biggest on-going project on SSC. But a very few replies. Its hard to change the mentality, because most people on here associate Pakistan wtih Afghanistan, until they visit Pakistan, and reality hits them.

Pakistan is booming, and the economy is developing at a rapid pace.

But I think more Pakistani members should discuss projects. The Pakistanis on this forum don't even discuss the projects, so no one else does either.

Anyways, as they say in the West, 'Don't hate, Appreciate'. :)

They building 13 satelittes citys around Shanghai for 30.000 - 80.000 people and nobody talking about this.

The people here just want pics, because a pic is much more worth than 1000 words ;)

^ I even posted picture of the Karachi Creek City project as an update, where 32 highrises would come up. No one answers. I guess in 'Pakistan's case' not even pictures matter. :)

Thats exactly why we must stay here and continue to project our nations image here!

pakistanis also need to start replying more, instead of viewing.

Well, 4B marketing announced today that they'll build the biggest hotel in Pakistan, which would be a highrise, apart from Hashoo Group's 40-storey PC.

Unless this tower is over 60-storey's, it'l fail to get the 'tallest in Pakistan' title. Bahria already has plans for a 60-storey tower, at Clifton, in Karachi.


I dont think so, 4B Marketing plans twin towers and I dont think they will be taller than 55 storeys.

they said they will build twin towers and a theme park.

Nice to see Pakistan cherishing the memory of the late Sheikh Zayed, who loved the country.

it's not very tall? isn't it?

it's not very tall? isn't it?

Details on the height haven't been released yet. As construction begins next month, more details will start to pour in.

I don't think the SZ Twin Towers would be the tallest in Pakistan, there are other bigger, and taller buildings being announced, but I have a feeling that this structure would be around the 50 storey mark.

At the end of the day, its a beautiful addition to the historic city of Lahore. :D

I think these will be about 200m tall. These towers will get the status of tallest buildings of Pakistan and the first to break the 200m barrier, these towers might become the second tallest when that Bahria building is complete but They will be the tallest twin towers in Pakistan.

4B Marketing also has plans for twin towers, they are being designed by a foreign company and I think they will be more on the elegant side. More details will come by the end of June (that is when the construction starts). 4B Marketing want them to be the tallest in Pakistan. Who knows they might be taller than these towers.

well i can safely say there is some competition in the SUB-CONTINENT

Competition is always good. When there is competition better and bigger buildings will be built.

Emaar-Dhabi Group JV plan $200m real estate project in Lahore
BY HASEEB HAIDER

1 May 2005



ABU DHABI — Emaar Al Bilad Pakistan Ltd, a joint venture of real estate giant, Emaar Properties and Abu Dhabi-based Dhabi Group, is announcing a $200 million flag-ship real estate project in Lahore, Pakistan, an official said.


"In collaboration with the government of Punjab, we are developing a 45,000 square metres prime piece of land in the centre of the metropolis into a bustling city centre", said Bashir A. Tahir, CEO of Dhabi-Group, in an interview with Khaleej Times.

The project will include a 400-room five-star hotel, two multi-storied office buildings and a huge shopping mall," he said.

He said that an announcement will be made on May 12, in Lahore unveiling the project, while matters regarding the financing and project designs were being discussed at the moment.

About the Emaar Al Bilad Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, a joint venture company, Bashir said Dhabi Group has 70 per cent stake in the company, while remaining shares were owned by Emaar Properties.

Talking of Dhabi Group's telecom project, he said the Warid Telecom, which last year had won a license to operate a GSM mobile service would start its service from May 11, at a ceremony to be held in Islamabad.

Bashir said that to start with, the Warid Telecom will have a capacity of 1.5 connections with a network in 28 main cities. " Within the next two months, one million more connections would be added to the network with connectivity to 22-cities and by the year-end the mobile service would hook-up 100 cities, which none of the other competitors could have done in ten years of their existence," he said.

The company last year obtain $200 million loan from 18 Pakistani banks, to finance its network, after winning a license, at an auction for $291 million.

Thanks for the update. Lets wait till May 12 for more details.

in any case does the news article carry any pics of the sz twin towers

Sheikh Zayed Complex
RECORDER REPORT

LAHORE (May 13 2005): Governor of Punjab Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) would be the chief guest in the opening ceremony of Sheikh Zayed Complex, the Pakistan tallest building on Friday. Zayed Centre that is poised to be city's most fashionable address will have hotel, office space, residential housing and shopping facilities.

UPDATE FROM LAHORE by Huit

Passed by the site of "Zayed Complex"... preparations were under-way for superb groundbreaking... the whole site was fenced with Emaar logos on them, reminded me of Dubai!! The name of the project is "Zayed Complex" and guess what, the rendering that we've been drooling at IS NOT what they're going to build, its been changed completely... no twin towers like that but the buildings are still the coolest in Pakistan. They're all glass buildings with a curve on one side and flat on the other side... you may call 'em twin buildings. I'm not too sure about the height but from the renderings, they didn't look very tall - 30-35 at max (my guess). Sorry guys, I couldn't take pics coz I wasn't expecting anything of the sort at the site so din't take my camera along! Besides, there were policemen deployed... more construction material 'n trucks etc. were entering the site... I don't think I'd be allowed to enter the site during the ground-breaking... but if I ever got a chance, you'll get to see lots of pics! I am just tooooo excited...

Ground breaking! (May.13th 2005)

Emaar has changed the design of the whole building! The renderings that we've been talking about is not the one anymore! Yaya!

PAKISTAN - Groundbreaking of 55-storey SZ Complex done; Pakistan's tallest

http://www.urbanpakistan.com/images/groundbreaking/sz_complex_gb_may11.jpg

LAHORE, 13 MAY: Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday praised United Arab Emirates’ investment in Pakistan as an endorsement of President Pervez Musharraf’s economic policies.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Sheikh Zayed Centre, a 55-storey building near Gaddafi Stadium on Ferozepur Road, Elahi said President Musharraf’s policies had given the nation hope for peace, progress and prosperity.

He said that the project was a joint venture between the Dhabi Group of UAE and the Punjab Government and cooperation and teamwork between the UAE and the Pakistan government would flourish in future.

He said that a new era of investment had begun in Pakistan and reflected enduring faith that the country was safe, secure and stable.

He said that Pakistan was now marching towards economic growth, prosperity and development in every sphere of life.

He said that the project was a symbol of determination and collective commitment to a better standard of living for the people of Pakistan. He thanked the Dhabi Group and Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan for their devotion for the welfare of the people of Pakistan.

The chief minister said that the centre would create 25,000 jobs. He said that late Sheikh Zayed had played a sterling role in Pakistan’s history in education, healthcare, farming, housing and aviation.

He said the UAE was a time-tested friend of Pakistan and this relationship was pivotal to the socio-economic well being of Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, the UAE education minister, greeted the Pakistani government, especially President Pervez Musharraf, for ensuring friendly environment for foreign investment in Pakistan. He said that the Dhabi Group would invest more in Pakistan and take full advantage of incentives offered to foreign investors.

“I want to see Pakistan an economically strong nation,” said Sheikh Mubarak and added that the Dhabi Group would help Pakistan develop. He thanked the Punjab chief minister for his government’s cooperation in the project.

Punjab Governor Lt Gen (r ) Khalid Maqbool, provincial ministers, MPAs and senior officials were also present.

News - http://www.urbanpakistan.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=449&mode=&order=0&thold=0

so the towers are 55 storeys then

Groundbreaking of Sheikh Zayed Trade Centre held

LAHORE (May 14 2005): Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of 91-Kanal Sheikh Zayed Trade Centre at Ferozepur Road here on Friday, said that this project would have a positive effect on the provincial economy. The chief minister said that the project would create employment opportunities for 30,000 people. It would be the tallest commercial structure in the country. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan along with Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) were present on the occasion.

The Punjab chief minister talking of traditional ties between Pakistan and the UAE said that both the countries enjoy strong and cordial relations.

He said that the commercial complex was a venture between Abu Dhabi Group of the UAE and the Punjab government.

He said that the project would comprise office building, 500-room Five Star Hotel, Shopping Mall and luxury apartments.

Later, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for establishing Lake View City Housing Scheme on 30,000 acres land was signed between the Punjab government and the Abu Dhabi Group.

Punjab Finance Secretary Salman Siddiq in a briefing on the project said that this mega project would be constructed on 30,000 acres land near Shahdara. "A company by the name of 'Taawan' has been established to accomplish Sheikh Zayed Trade Centre," he added.

The Punjab governor discussed project of establishing Sheikh Zayed Engineering University with UAE Education Minister Sheikh Nayhan at the Governor House.

He also hosted lunch for the UAE contingent at the Governor House.

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I would love to see Pakistan Cities with glass skyscrapers like the Middle East or like Europe.

still no completion date?

The architect of the project is a firm by the name "OP Architects"... any idea who they are? Have they designed any other (in)famous project?

The architect of the project is a firm by the name "OP Architects"... any idea who they are? Have they designed any other (in)famous project?

Isn't there a large render at the construction site ?

http://www.salman2002.150m.com/3.JPG

http://www.salman2002.150m.com/4.JPG

http://www.salman2002.150m.com/1.JPG

wow, its looking much better now.

i'm curious... why's it called 'sheikh zayed'? does it mean anything or is it just adopted from dubai?

^^^^

well its made by the dubai royal family.

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rendering of project (http://img276.echo.cx/my.php?image=117qz.jpg)

rendering from construction site (http://img276.echo.cx/my.php?image=117qz.jpg)

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well they dnt look like twin towers anymore, the right tower also looks taller then the left one,

The towers aren't twins. The one of the right looks different from the one on the left.

and they are not 55 either

By 55, they meant 30 on one building, and 25 on another = 55 stories :)

that's :weirdo:

that's :weirdo:

Not really. It makes perfect sense. The rendering clearly shows that the building on the right is shorter than the one on the left. So basically, the 30 - 25 formula does make sense. ;)!

Keep in mind that they initially said these towers are going to be the tallest buildings in Pakistan. They are nowhere near there.They would hardly probably be the tallest building in Lahore, and that too for a short while.
Anyway, Nice addition to City's architecture.
Can't wait to see them shining.

Btw, Admiror. Pakistan's tallest currently isn't over 35. So this will be the tallest building, until the other highrises are built.

the buildings arent looking very good, if you take the blue light away and see the tower in day it would look like an ordinary building.

Much has been said and written about the bustling construction activities but the ground reality is that no construction activity hasn't been started yet. May it be Flattis, PC hotel or SZ complex. As far as SZ complex is concerned LDA hasn't received any design for approval which clearly states the pace of progress being made so far by the management of SZ complex. Similar is the story of PC & Flattis.

Yaar SZ complex will need more than two months to be designed. Also construction of PC Tower's base has already started (It had issues with some conservatives but later PC tower was approved) . And 4B Marketing (Buyers of Faletti) have asked companies to propose designs for their project and the selected design will be sent to LDA by Fall this year.

I dont see any reason to believe that Pakistan is not going through the beginings of a building boom. When I went to Pakistan, I saw construction everywhere. New Houses, new malls (small ones though). I must have seen atleast 5 different construction places in Rawalpindi alone. This is small scale stuff, the large scalee construction must be following in line..

Much has been said and written about the bustling construction activities but the ground reality is that no construction activity hasn't been started yet. May it be Flattis, PC hotel or SZ complex. As far as SZ complex is concerned LDA hasn't received any design for approval which clearly states the pace of progress being made so far by the management of SZ complex. Similar is the story of PC & Flattis.

Its sad how people post without knowing facts. Had you been more aware, you'd know that, there was a minor dispute between the LDA, and the Arab investor, due to which construction did not begin. The LDA asked the Arab to give Rs. 200m in deposit, which he wasn't willing to deposit, but now the issue has been resolved, and construction would begin soon.

Please get facts, and news, before posting blindly, without knowledge.

and I'd like to add that, the tallest building would be 55 storey's.

flatis hotel site project should begin shortly, ING group, the investors did say they want it complete by end of 2007 and 4B marketing the project managers said even with the delay they will complete it on time.

and pc hotel tower has began, they are digging the ground and making the foundation.

Shiekh zayed tower construction has started.The project will built on ferozpur road lahore near daewoo bus terminal.

There are three towers of shiekh zayed complex.One Highrise is 200m high and will have 50 floors.You can see by following link below.
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100383&bt=2&ht=2&sro=1

i dont like it. it looks like 70's design and anyway why they called it sheikh zayed.

(i dont like it. it looks like 70's design and anyway why they called it sheikh zayed)

Because this project is situated by UAE company.Which was based by shiekh zayed.
They have changed the design.This is just reality for people of tower.New deign will come again.the constuction has started and they dugging the ground for underground parking.

sania i cant see the rendering on emporis

i dont like it. it looks like 70's design and anyway why they called it sheikh zayed.

It's called Sheikh Zayed Centre because the people that are building/financing are Emaratis... besides of all the world leaders, I believe Sheikh Zayed (Late) is the most respected amongst Pakistani masses.

is the place where the building comes at Sheikh Zayed Road?

No its in Lahore, Pakistan. Sheikh Zayed Road is in Dubai, UAE.

It has been named Sheikh Zayed Complex/Centre in the momory of the late Sheikh Zayed, he had died just weeks before this project was announced.

Can we see some pictures - the ones on the front page arent showing :cheers1:

is the place where the building comes at Sheikh Zayed Road?

it's on Ferozpur Road, Lahore