Project: The Gate
Location: Abu Dhabi
Architects: Arquitectonica
Floor Counts: 4 X 60F Res, 75F Res + Comm
Status: Approved
Construction start: ?
Construction end: ?


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Sorouh invites interest in first three development plots

As part of its participation in Cityscape at the Dubai International Convention Centre, Sorouh Real Estate announced it has opened the door for developers and investors in the first three plots of recently-announced Shams Abu Dhabi development.

These towers, shaped as if they open up and welcome the sky, represent the contemporary design and vision of the project.

The first of the plots to be released has been given a working name of 'The Gate', as its five impressive towers form the southern entrance to the Shams Abu Dhabi development. With four residential towers of 60 stories and a single 75-story mixed residential and commercial use tower, this plot encompasses 3,000 residential units with accompanying underground parking and environmental terraces and in total represents more than one million square metres of development space.

The second plot represents what is generally being referred to as the Northern or Upper Village-a residential cluster of buildings ranging from six to 35 stories which will be bisected by a major canal. This neighbourhood is expected to be known as a slightly upscale residential area known for its serenity.

The third plot is composed of several blocks dominated by two iconic towers at the northern tip of the development. These towers, shaped as if they open up and welcome the sky, represent the contemporary design and vision of the project. These towers will form the commercial centre of the adjoining Upper Village.

Sorouh Chairman Saeed Eid Al Ghafli encouraged investors to visit the Sorouh team at Cityscape and explore the potential of these three initial plots for development.

'These plots represent exciting opportunities for private investors and developers to get involved in what will become one of the largest developments in Abu Dhabi,' he said. 'Abu Dhabi has recently passed new laws which have had the effect of opening up new areas for investment. Sorouh is at the forefront of this new development activity as we look for partners to join with us in building a new face of the capital city.

Sorouh appoints architect for The Gate

Dubai: Sorouh Real Estate yesterday named Arquitectonica the lead design architects for The Gate, part of Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, located off the northeastern shore of Abu Dhabi.

The overall project management and civil design contract was also awarded to R.W. Armstrong and Associates Inc., who will be the prime consultant on the project.

Moreover, Aedas has been appointed the lead design architects for the second development plot in the project The Upper Village.

Finally Perkins and Will has been been appointed the lead design architects for the third development plot supported by Otak as the prime consultant on the project.

Sorouh’s first real estate project is Al Reem Island in which it will build a major high-rise development on approximately 25 per cent of the island.

The development will be 90 per cent residential with the remainder a mix of commercial, hotel, entertainment and institutional use.

The development will proceed in stages, as individual developers contract with Sorouh to develop blocks within the overall project.

The first phase will be completed in 2008 and the whole project is expected to be finished by 2011.

Saeed Al Ghafli, chairman of Sorouh Real Estate said, “We are intent on deploying the very best talent and resources available worldwide in order to make all our projects world class business and lifestyle destinations.”

Project: The Gate
Location: Abu Dhabi
Architects: Arquitectonica
Floor Counts: 4 X 60F Res, 75F Res + Comm
Status: Approved
Construction start: ?
Construction end: ?





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this seem to be part of mega size project !!! , it is shame that abou dhabi dont get proper coverage like dubai

sorry about that i only saw your first post ,

Dennis have you added this to emporis?

okay updated emporis with these

you guys must visit the website of the architect
no info yet on the gate but great designs there

http://www.arquitectonica.com

This one looks cool, very sleek towers.

when you go throught www.sorouh.com and check other parts of the project, this will blow your mind
and aedas in the architect for the village project on shams

this will be amazing, at least design-wise ;)

i love the music on the website :D

you guys must visit the website of the architect
no info yet on the gate but great designs there

http://www.arquitectonica.com

Doesnt look like they have carried out many major projects in the Middle East before...

Name : Shams Abu Dhabi Real Estate Development Project
Description : Construction of more than (100) buildings on an island, ranging from three to (70) storeys, including a central park, canal network and two road bridges connecting the island, as part of Shams Abu Dhabi real estate development project.
Territory : Abu Dhabi
Posted : November 19, 2005
Status : New Tender

i managed to find the gate-Shams Abu Dhabi project on http://www.arquitectonica.com ;) ,enjoy

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ouch
simply awesome
i'm confused with the renderings though
in post 1 it shows a completely different design

in the model on cityscape there was a building looking exactly like in post 14
no comparable building to post 1 though

:dunno:

both are stunning, that counts.

i love the roof feature in the post 14-renders :)

impressive !

*drools*

That project looks incredible! :eek:

Name : Gate Mixed-use Development Project
Description : Implementation of the Gate project, involving a mixed-use development comprising a five-star hotel, apartment towers, an office tower, a retail mall and park area, including waterside development facilities, consisting of chalets, retail village, beach club and an adventure water world.
Territory : Abu Dhabi
Posted : December 11, 2005
Status : New Tender

what great architechture!! :cheers:

Woahhh leck. Ist ja der Wahnsinn!!!!!!!!!!

Hope in future more of this will be built!!!!

damn! that would have looked great in DIFC.

good stuff

ADNH plans to build The Gate

Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), Abu Dhabi’s leading hospitality group, has announced the launch of one of the UAE capital’s most prestigious projects, The Gate.

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart (SRSS) has been selected as the architect and consultant for the project, while Hill International will be the project manager.

The project, due for completion by mid 2008, will occupy two main development sites: the landside and waterside.

The Gate will be a mixed-use development located on Al Khaleej Street next to Zayed Sports City, approximately half way between Abu Dhabi’s central business district and Abu Dhabi International Airport. It will also be in the vicinity of the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre.

The Gate takes its name from ADNH’s vision of creating an iconic and inspiring gateway to Abu Dhabi.

The main elements of the landside site include a 265-room five star international hotel with function facilities, two serviced apartment towers with 225 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, an office tower with around 21,000 sq m of space, a 20,000 sq m retail mall, a verdant central park as well as hotel support facilities.

The waterside development facilities consist of 50 chalets, retail village, beach club and an adventure water world. The site plans to become a leading location for relaxation and entertainment, where visitors will have access to a mix of recreation zones, health and spa facilities, retail zone, restaurants, and beach.

this render is rather weird now.

what is the final design now?

thats definatly a different project... coz they say its next to sheikh zayed mosque, so its not on the shams

actually he is right., this could be a different project.

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OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!! Beautiful thank you so much Abu Dhabi Boy!!!!!

People proud about Dubai's architecture... now what do you have to say!!! And this is only the beginning for Abu Dhabi's awesome plans!!!!!

btw, looking at those latest renders how many are ready to predict 350m plus for that 75m tower :)?

WOW! looks great!!

Reminds me a lot of the union square project in HK

looks like Union Square, but a bit more modern,

amazing project for AD.
can't wait to see this one UC.

OMG! Congrats to Abu Dhabi! This is so nice :cheers:
In what part of the city they plan to build The Gate?

damn we just got our first twin tower and abu dhabi get its quad + upper podium .. good for them

So I counted, That tall tower is 82 Storey excluding the spire?, NEAT!! :eek:

The pool in the rendering looks quite dangerous :O. Im sure it wont be on the edge like that when done...

Sorouh launches 'The Gate' at Shams Abu Dhabi

Sorouh Real Estate has announced that the 83-storey (379 meters) Sky Tower, the highest tower ever to be built in Abu Dhabi and the fifteenth tallest residential and commercial tower according to the current world rankings is now open for investment as part of the Gate project.
United Arab Emirates: 5 hours, 50 minutes ago

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The Gate.

This eight tower project forms the land entrance to the Al Reem Island Shams Abu Dhabi Project. The Gate project is expected to cost AED 10 billion and will feature the 'Sky Tower' as its signature property.

'Sorouh Real Estate is one of the leading property development companies in the UAE and the Region. As a young company, it is an avid participant in the development of the sector. Since its establishment last summer, Sorouh has initiated two of the greatest mega projects ever to be announced in the region, including Shams Abu Dhabi and the Lulu Island development,' said Saeed Eid Al Ghafli in a speech delivered on his behalf by Faris Suhail Al Yabhouni, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Sorouh Real Estate.


'Shams Abu Dhabi is the cornerstone of Sorouh's property development activities and the Gate will set the standard for all developments to follow. It will include a core of residential buildings, supported by commercial, institutional, recreational and healthcare facilities as well as the hotel sector. We are sure that this development will embody the company's slogan of building communities in perfect balance, where all the requirements of modern urban life complement the natural and environmental surroundings,'



he added.

In the speech, al Ghafli also noted that the true and thoughtful guidance of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and H.H. General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. In accordance with this direction, Sorouh has adopted a policy of transparency and encouragement of foreign investments. In following this policy Sorouh has set new standards in dealing with all of its partners, investors and clients in the design and construction of its projects.

'The Gate also is open to investment from expatriates and offshore investors. We are encouraging all nationalities to come, invest, work and live at this development, which will further enhance investment opportunities and speed the economic growth of the country,' he said.

Al Ghafli also said that Sorouh has added as much flexibility into its offerings as possible, in recognition of the diverse nature of the population of Abu Dhabi. Property finance is an example of this flexibility. Sorouh has agreements with a number of local mortgage companies through which individuals can purchase leasehold units in the project with 90 per cent financing over a 25 year loan period. This will open up the Gate to many prospective purchasers.

'I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and H.H. General Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces for their constant support in bringing the country to the forefront of the world's most developed nations. Thanks also for their continuous encouragement for the development of the property sector in the country, which will provide Sorouh with the necessary environment to be one of the most active development companies in the UAE. This will achieve prosperity and encourage economic development in a healthy and secure investment environment,' Al Ghafli concluded.

Munir Haidar, CEO, Sorouh Real Estate said that Sorouh is extremely proud of the Gate project, which is the first project Sorouh Real Estate will develop itself as part of Shams Abu Dhabi Project. He emphasized that the design and construction elements of 'Sky Tower' will set the standard for Sorouh's future projects.

'The Gate is an apt description, as this complex of eight high rise towers will be a visual entry point or 'Gateway' to Shams Abu Dhabi as one approaches the development,' Haidar said.


'Sorouh will develop this project in cooperation with the best international development companies. Rising amongst the towers, and the first to be built, is the Sky Tower, which will reach 83 stories (379meters) - the tallest residential and commercial building in Abu Dhabi and the 15th world wide. Its distinctive elliptical shape has been designed to reduce wind resistance and soften its dominance over the development. Construction will begin on Sky Tower early this month, and comprise the first phase of this eight tower development. The entire Gateway project is expected to be completed by 2009,'



he added.

Sky Tower will be almost equally divided into residential apartments on the top floors and Grade 'A' commercial space on the lower floors. In terms of the residential portion of the tower, one and two bedroom apartments will gradually give way to three and four bedroom layouts on the succeeding floors….with luxury duplex apartments located on the topmost floors. Entrances to both the residential and commercial floors of the Sky Tower will be separated and on opposite sides of the building, with underground and above ground parking levels linked directly with the main lobbies.

Haidar added that Sorouh is expecting that such a massive complex will attract a major retailer such as a supermarket chain to locate on the first level, with other retail and service outlets. Sky Tower will have plenty of recreational amenities for residents, including a large landscaped deck, separate men's and women's spas as well as fitness centres, common rooms and an outdoor pool.

The Sorouh CEO clarified that the Gate and Shams Abu Dhabi are located in a special economic zone as set out by the Abu Dhabi Government. Accordingly, expatriates are allowed to purchase property on a 99-year leasehold agreement. Nationals, expatriate residents, foreign individuals and corporations, including corporations registered outside the UAE will be able to purchase residential and commercial units.

Mortgages will be offered by several banks and institutions. These mortgages will be administered under the terms set by these institutions. Financing periods are up to 25 years and up to 90 per cent of the purchase price can be financed through a mortgage.

For purchasers who wish to buy directly from Sorouh, the payment terms are according to a sliding scale of seven payments starting with an initial non-refundable payment of 5 per cent and ending with a final payment of 30 per cent at the possession date. (5%, 5%, 15%, 15%, 15%, 15%, 30%)

Regarding the finishing of units, Mr. Haidar said that all finishes will be first quality…and prospective purchasers will have the opportunity to voice their preference in how their new property is finished. Upgrades will be also be possible as the project nears completion.

The size of residential apartments will be quite spacious….one bedroom units will range between 87 and 103 square metres, or 936 to 1108 square feet, two bedroom apartments from 124 square metres to 155 square metres, three bedroom apartment from 179 to 186 square metres…or just over 2000 square feet, 4 bedrooms from 226 square metres to 244 square metres, and penthouses 514 square metres or 5,525 square feet, which is a very large residence indeed.

Arquitectonica, a leading Architectural Design firm, designed the 'Sky Tower', held a detailed presentation where information on the designs and technologies of the new tower were unveiled.

Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Managing Director of Arquitectonica noted that the unique requirements of building in the Gulf Area and Abu Dhabi were taken into account while designing the tower. He also said that the tower is environment-friendly and utilizes the latest technologies for power management and environmental responsibility.

'The Gate project is a landmark development. It is an arch of towers that forms a gateway to the development, taking into account the importance of preserving the surrounding environment…especially that overlooking the Mangrove forest and Arabian Gulf. This promises to provide a perfect living and working environment,' Fort-Brescia said.

holy moly, 379m

this one deserves a thread in world forum, if there is none yet

I'm confused. If this tower is this one here:

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then what are these twins? Are they part of the same project? Probably a stupid question but I'm confused. :nuts:

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i agree, their articles are misleading

don't look at the aerial renders, they are just artist impressions

i would say that the gate is a district on reem island, which comprises several building complexes!

^^ pretty sure that is correct.

looks amazing.

and there is our "gate" advertising, it was an AD project.

OMG AMAZIN DESIGNS!!

I have seen the presenation on this and the big towers are this one at 83F the twins at about the same height and the 4 tied together at over 400m on the opposite end of the island (visable in the render with the chick in the pool)

Dh2 b Tower launched in Abu Dhabi
2-Apr-2006

Projects worth $10 billion have been unveiled in Abu Dhabi by Sorouh Real Estate, a major property developer in the UAE. Called The Gate, they also include the Dh2 billion Sky Tower, which when completed will be not only be the tallest in the capital but the 15th highest residential and commercial tower according to the current world rankings. The Gate project comprises a cluster of sky-rises in the Shams Abu Dhabi City being developed on Al Reem Island.




Abu Dhabi
The 83-storey Sky Tower will be the ‘signature property’ of The Gate which is open to investment from expatriates and offshore investors. “We are encouraging all nationalities to come, invest, work and live at this development, which will further enhance investment opportunities and speed the economic growth of the country”, said Saeed Eid Al Ghafli, Chairman of Sorouh Real Estate while announcing the project. Prices will start at Dh 995 and Dh1095 per square foot for residential and commercial space respectively.

The Sky tower is to be divided into residential apartments and Grade ‘A’ commercial space on the lower floors with one and two bedroom apartments gradually giving way to three and four bedroom layouts on the succeeding floors; the luxury duplex apartments will be located on the topmost floors. Sky Tower will feature plenty of recreational amenities for residents, including a landscaped deck, separate men’s and women’s spas as well as fitness centres, common rooms and an outdoor pool.The Gate and Shams Abu Dhabi are located in a special Economic Zone laid out by the Abu Dhabi government.


:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

I know its a cliché, but any renders? ^^

Thread already exists:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=258437&page=3

:eek: that 4 towers thing is over 400?

Dh 2 b stands for 2Bn AED :D

so this is the Sky Tower at Reem island :)

opened a thread in the world forums

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The Last Design of The Gate District

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the pool on top is just incredible.
amazing project for Abu Dhabi...

^^ Welcome world. You have just entered, the Twilight Zone. :eek2:

Pure quality! Reminds me of Union Square in HK

Looks like something out of Halo 2

Sorouh sets up sales outlet for Sky Tower at Marina Mall

Sorouh Real Estate has announced the inauguration of a sales outlet for the Sky Tower, at the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.

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The Gate.

The sales outlet started operations yesterday, 8th of April 2006 and will showcase the 83-stories high Sky Tower which is part of The Gate, Shams Abu Dhabi project.

'Subsequent to the successful launch of the project during ARABIAN PROPERTIES 2006, Sorouh decided to set up a sales outlet for the Sky Tower at the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi. The visitors have shown great interest in acquiring property at the Sky Tower, which is considered one of the landmarks of Shams Abu Dhabi Project' said Mounir Haidar, CEO, Sorouh Real Estate.

Haidar added that mortgages will be offered by several banks and financial institutions. Up to 90 per cent of the property value can be financed through a mortgage with financing periods going up to 25 years.

Sorouh will develop this project in cooperation with the best international development companies. Construction is expected to commence on the Sky Tower later this month, and will comprise the first phase of the eight tower development that is expected to be completed by 2009.

Sky Tower will be divided into residential apartments on the top floors and commercial space on the lower floors. In terms of the residential portion of the tower, one and two bedroom apartments will gradually give way to three and four bedroom layouts on the succeeding floors while the top floor will be allocated to penthouses. Sky Tower will have two different entrances for residential and commercial areas on opposite sides of the building. The tower will offer parking space for more than 2,600 cars in addition to 170,000 square foot area reserved for retail outlets that are expected to house international brands.

^^ Once again goes to show what an awesome year 2009 will be for the UAE! :cheers:

^^ which projects are also going to be completed in 2009??

^^ Dubai Metro phase 1, Burj Dubai downtown, 90% of Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, City of Arabia, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Festival City, Phase 1 of Business Bay, 90% of Palm Jumeirah and I am sure there are others that I dont remember

Sorouh opens the Gate on super tall Sky Tower deal

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The 83-storey Sky Tower will form part of the Gate in Abu Dhabi. It is the latest in a raft of deals.

Construction is set to start on an 83-storey mega tower, which will form part of Sorouh Real Estate’s US $2.7 billion (AED10 billion) Gate project in Abu Dhabi.

It is the latest in a clutch of tower-based mega projects to be unveiled in the emirate in recent weeks.

Plans for the 379m Sky Tower — which is set to rank among the world’s top 15 tallest towers — were drawn up by US firm, Arquitectonica.

A total of eight towers will be built in the Gate development, part of the Al Reem Islands Shams Abu Dhabi project. The piling contract has already been put to tender.

“We are looking at different ways to attract local and foreign contractors, and we think we’ll be successful,” said Mounir Haider, CEO of Sorouh Real Estate.

“The distinctive elliptical shape of Sky Tower has been designed to reduce wind resistance and soften its dominance over the development. Construction will begin early this month, and comprise the first phase of this eight tower development.”

Sky Tower will be divided into residential apartments on the top floors and commercial space on the lower floors.

The $7 billion Shams Abu Dhabi development will include a series of themed communities linked by waterways and an urban transport system. The entire project has been earmarked for completion in 2011.

“Shams Abu Dhabi is the cornerstone of Sorouh’s property development activities and the Gate will set the standard for all developments to follow,” said Saeed Eid Al Ghafli, chairman of Sorouh.

“It will include a core of residential buildings, supported by commercial, institutional, recreational and healthcare facilities as well as the hotel sector.”

Shams Abu Dhabi is the property developer’s second major project since its launch in August last year.

Designs for its proposed Lulu Island development, which will host a range of residential, commercial, health and recreational facilities, were approved in March.

And the announcement follows the launch last week of Najmat Abu Dhabi, an $8 billion residential and commercial development, by Al Reem Investments. The project will also be developed on the Al Reem Islands plot.

wow cant wait for 2009...should be a great year inshallah

Better Homes became the authorized sales agent for sky tower

Abu Dhabi - Construction of more than (100) buildings on an island, ranging from three to (70) storeys, including a central park, canal network and two road bridges connecting the island, as part of Shams Abu Dhabi real estate development project.
May 21, 2006

Dh2 b Tower launched in Abu Dhabi
2-Apr-2006

Projects worth $10 billion have been unveiled in Abu Dhabi by Sorouh Real Estate, a major property developer in the UAE. Called The Gate, they also include the Dh2 billion Sky Tower, which when completed will be not only be the tallest in the capital but the 15th highest residential and commercial tower according to the current world rankings. The Gate project comprises a cluster of sky-rises in the Shams Abu Dhabi City being developed on Al Reem Island.




Abu Dhabi
The 83-storey Sky Tower will be the ‘signature property’ of The Gate which is open to investment from expatriates and offshore investors. “We are encouraging all nationalities to come, invest, work and live at this development, which will further enhance investment opportunities and speed the economic growth of the country”, said Saeed Eid Al Ghafli, Chairman of Sorouh Real Estate while announcing the project. Prices will start at Dh 995 and Dh1095 per square foot for residential and commercial space respectively.

The Sky tower is to be divided into residential apartments and Grade ‘A’ commercial space on the lower floors with one and two bedroom apartments gradually giving way to three and four bedroom layouts on the succeeding floors; the luxury duplex apartments will be located on the topmost floors. Sky Tower will feature plenty of recreational amenities for residents, including a landscaped deck, separate men’s and women’s spas as well as fitness centres, common rooms and an outdoor pool.The Gate and Shams Abu Dhabi are located in a special Economic Zone laid out by the Abu Dhabi government.


:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

I understand that Abu Dhabi is on the verge of experiencing a real estate boom and that is excellent news. However, has any consideration been given to license the real estate professionals? I believe in Dubai there are a lot of practicing “real estate agents”, but, most of them have not undergone professional training in real estate technical, legal, land registration and other matters and I understand that there are a lot of unethical deals taking place.
Do you believe that setting up a Real Estate College in Abu Dhabi would be the first step in licensing real estate agents and given an opportunity to local candidates to get trained in a “step by step” process?

...so licensed Real Estate Agents are an ethical bunch are they?

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When will the contruction start on this futuristic building.

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The Work has began......

great news!

Awesome Project!

SO, ladz and ladiez...

What's goin on ere? Ive just been given an assignment in Abu Dhabi to build some crazy island-towers-mangrove-swamp-kinda thingy... Hmmmm, doesent look too bad now i must say... :D


Oh well, lets see how this goes. Guess we really have to get those like the picture shows, eh? :D

Later then...

is that a red ball or wat???

Sorouh, Tameer sign joint venture MOU to develop AED 13b worth of projects at SHAMS

Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding, two leading real estate companies of the UAE, have entered into a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture company to develop six towers of the Gate District and another company to build the Abu Dhabi Towers at SHAMS Abu Dhabi.

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SHAMS Abu Dhabi.

The cost of the projects is estimated at AED 13 billion (over US$ 3.5 billion).

The move by the two companies is considered a major milestone in the rapidly growing real estate sector in Abu Dhabi because this is the first time an Abu Dhabi-based major is joining hands with another leading player in the country to leverage each other's strengths. The new companies are expected to be launched in early 2007.

His Excellency Saeed Al-Ghafli, Sorouh's Chairman, and Omar Ayesh, President of Tameer Holding, signed the MOU at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi today. His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Sulaiman Al Rajhi, Chairman of Tameer, was present at the signing ceremony.

Both companies said at a press conference that the joint venture partnership will ultimately bring more value to the shareholders of the two companies, enhance quality and help the pace of construction and marketing.

Al Ghafli said that the involvement of two leading development companies in a joint venture is great for the evolving real estate sector in Abu Dhabi.

"Sorouh has been recognized as a real estate company that has launched unique projects, such as SHAMS Abu Dhabi, which symbolizes its corporate promise of 'Life in Perfect Balance'. Tameer Holding enjoys a reputation as one of the UAE's leading and most innovative property developers. They are known for non-conventional real estate designs, specifications and services. By working together, the companies will enhance their international competitiveness and quality and ensure adoption of best practices," he said.

Omar Ayesh said teaming up with Sorouh to build an important landmark of Sorouh's prestigious project SHAMS Abu Dhabi will strengthen and diversify Tameer's project portfolio. 'Tameer is eager to open new horizons of investments by developing distinguished real estate projects. We give top priority to completing and delivering projects on time, and we are committed to adopt the best standards in design and building,' he said.

Ayesh noted that Abu Dhabi's real estate sector is evolving rapidly and the competitive landscape will encourage developers to come up with innovative approaches. "This has been the motivating factor for two real estate giants to sign a joint venture MOU today to develop two magnificent projects: the Abu Dhabi Towers and the Gate District at SHAMS Abu Dhabi. Both of these projects will have a high level of creativity in design and construction standards. We will invest whatever expertise we have in these projects, and they will remain major landmarks for years to come," he said.

The Abu Dhabi Towers will occupy more than 5 million square feet of land. Located in the middle of the Central Park of SHAMS Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Towers will offer a magnificent view of the island, the seas and the mangroves on the island's edge. It will include state-of-the-art office spaces, apartments and hotels. It will have a high-end shopping mall, restaurants and coffee shops. The upper levels of the towers will offer private entrances and high security measures. The building will also have a helipad.

The Gate District at Shams Abu Dhabi includes eight residential and commercial buildings occupying eight million square feet. Sorouh has already began construction of the Sky Tower and a second tower. The Gate District will provide Abu Dhabi residents with a large number of quality, high end residential units and modern office spaces. The project will also support recreational and public services facilities that will promote an atmosphere of ambiance and social interaction.

SHAMS Abu Dhabi, Sorouh's prestigious launch project, is located on Reem Island, 300 meters across from the northeastern shore of Abu Dhabi city. It will occupy over 1,320 million square meters, accounting for 25 percent of Reem Island. Residential projects will occupy 80 percent of the overall space of the project while the remaining 20 percent will be dedicated for commercial use and recreational facilities. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by 2009 and the full project is scheduled for completion in 2011. SHAMS Abu Dhabi will be home for about 70,000 people.

Sorouh Real Estate PJSC was established on June 26, 2005 with a capital of AED 2.5 billion with the objective of developing world-class properties in its home market of Abu Dhabi. It is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. Tameer was established in 1991 as a multiple business entity, but became a real estate development company in the late 1990s, and has since become a leading player in the market.

some construction photos?

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Sorouh-Tameer JV awards Gate District design contract to Khatib & Alami Design Consultancy


Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding announced that they have awarded the AED 85.6 million detailed design contract for the prestigious 'Gate District' Towers 3-8 to leading design consultancy Khatib & Alami (K&A).


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Gate District.


Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding, the two leading real estate companies of the UAE, entered into a strategic partnership in September last year by signing a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture company to develop six of the eight 'Gate District' towers.

Integral to the flagship 'SHAMS Abu Dhabi' development on Reem Island, 'The Gate District' comprises 8 towers of unparalleled scale and uniqueness. Integrating luxury high rise residences, contemporary office space, exclusive shopping experiences and world class hotel accommodation, the 'Gate District' will provide unrivaled sea and city views for residents and visitors alike.

This unprecedented Gate District mixed-use development will boast 1.17 million sq-ft of office space, alongside over 1.08 million sq-ft of exceptional retail, hotel and amenity space serving both the local 'SHAMS Abu Dhabi' community, and Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Adnan Sahli, Executive Director of Projects for Sorouh Real Estate commented: 'Their appointment follows a closed tender from a shortlist of pre-selected consultants. K&A were selected for having the best technical and financial offer, and we have every confidence that K&A understands and shares our vision for this unique project'.

The Gate District is much more than just a place to live or work; it is a complete living experience. With a mixed portfolio of over 4.43 million sq-ft of residential space, 'The Gate District' offers a unique living and work environment.

The development's unique architectural identity will be enhanced 60 storeys above the ground by a bridge linking Towers 3 to 6. Once complete, this bridge will house a variety of luxury amenities, including an exclusive signature club.

Abdallah Shaaban, Chief Executive Officer of Tameer Abu Dhabi said: 'The selection of a world-renowned firm in the caliber of Khatib and Alami to design the Gate District is consistent with the importance and high visibility of such an iconic development. Furthermore, we believe that this project marks another important milestone in the strategic partnership established between Sorouh and Tameer. Projects such as the Gate District are bound to strengthen both companies' reputations, not just as the leading property developers in the UAE but more importantly as the leading community developers.'

While K&A will be undertaking the detailed design plan of The Gate District' Towers 3-8, the concept design was originally developed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Managing Director of Arquitectonica. With its unprecedented scale and distinct architectural design, The Gate District is already renowned throughout the region, and indeed the rest of the world.

'We aim to provide our clients with impressive and state-of-the art developments that will highlight the Abu Dhabi landscape. The Gate District is scheduled for completion in 2011 and we are certain that K&A will deliver a quality development on schedule,' added Abdallah Shaaban of Tameer.

Located alongside the phenomenal Sky Tower and its sister tower, currently under construction, The Gate District will significantly enhance the Abu Dhabi skyline, and serve as a breathtaking welcome to SHAMS Abu Dhabi.

Stunning Abu Dhabi sun gate project...

received by email

Proposed Project in Singapore.

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you guys must visit the website of the architect
no info yet on the gate but great designs there

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Go look under PEOPLE and see how many vice presidents they have... It's a fregen joke!

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Any updates on this massive project?

Al Reem island thread is lovely place for this thread :)

Sorouh Real Estate selects Hill International as project manager for six towers at Shams Abu Dhabi


Posted on Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Press Release Content

Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate companies, to provide project management services for Gateway Towers 3 to 8 at the Shams Abu Dhabi development.



The four-year contract has a value to Hill of approximately AED 128.6 million ($35.0 million).

Construction of the six mixed-use towers is expected to cost approximately AED 5.9 billion ($1.6 billion) and be completed by May 2012. The six towers will have a total built-up area of approximately 1.1 million square meters (11.8 million square feet).

In addition to these projects, Hill is providing overall program management services to Sorouh during design and construction of the entire Shams Abu Dhabi development which includes residential, office, hotel, retail, entertainment and parking facilities, including Sky Tower, a 74-story residential and commercial skyscraper, which will be the tallest building in Abu Dhabi upon its completion.

In addition, Hill is providing project management services for Tameer Towers, a mixed-use waterfront development located within Shams Abu Dhabi.

“Sorouh is proud to partner with companies that adhere to our own commitment to professionalism, international best practices, and creativity. Hill International reflects these innovative and dynamic attributes and I look forward to working closely with our partners on this exciting development,” said Mounir D. Haidar, Chief Executive Officer of Sorouh.

The Gateway Towers will be hallmark features of the Shams skyline,” said Raouf S. Ghali, President of Hill’s Project Management Group (International). “We are honored that we have the continued confidence of Sorouh and we expect that this development will be a major success,” Ghali added.

Abu Dhabi-based Sorouh Real Estate PJSC is one of the UAE’s leading real estate companies, with projects worth more than AED 45 billion under development. Set up in June 2005 with a capital of AED 2.5 billion, Sorouh is now one of the largest real estate developers on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. In March 2008, Sorouh had a market capitalization of approximately AED 20.7 billion and approximately 40,000 shareholders.

Sorouh appoints architect for The Gate

Dubai: Sorouh Real Estate yesterday named Arquitectonica the lead design architects for The Gate, part of Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, located off the northeastern shore of Abu Dhabi.
The overall project management and civil design contract was also awarded to R.W. Armstrong and Associates Inc., who will be the prime consultant on the project.

Moreover, Aedas has been appointed the lead design architects for the second development plot in the project The Upper Village.

Finally Perkins and Will has been been appointed the lead design architects for the third development plot supported by Otak as the prime consultant on the project.

Sorouh’s first real estate project is Al Reem Island in which it will build a major high-rise development on approximately 25 per cent of the island.

The development will be 90 per cent residential with the remainder a mix of commercial, hotel, entertainment and institutional use.

The development will proceed in stages, as individual developers contract with Sorouh to develop blocks within the overall project.

The first phase will be completed in 2008 and the whole project is expected to be finished by 2011.

Saeed Al Ghafli, chairman of Sorouh Real Estate said, “We are intent on deploying the very best talent and resources available worldwide in order to make all our projects world class business and lifestyle destinations.”[/QUOTE]

Cancelled per my colleagues request just to be nice for his other ssc contribution

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This one need move to Reem Island thread ... thnx in advance

Sorouh to launch sales of the Gate Towers at Cityscape Dubai

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Dh6.2bn Gate Towers contract awarded to Arabian Construction

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The contract will see ACC construct six of the eight towers that make up The Gate District.

orouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding Investment yesterday announced the award of a Dh6.2 billion contract to Arabian Construction Company (ACC) to build The Gate Towers, a joint venture project situated at the entrance of Sorouh's flagship project, Shams Abu Dhabi, on Al Reem Island.

This new contract will see ACC construct six of the eight towers that make up The Gate District, covering a construction area of 1.1 million square metres. Piling work is scheduled to start immediately and construction of the towers will begin in January 2009, to be delivered in phases over the next four years. The Gate Towers will be a mix of residential, commercial, retail, serviced apartments and a hotel.

Shams Abu Dhabi will be a completely new self-sustaining city designed around canals and parks which integrates world-class master-planning practices and extends the lush greenery of Abu Dhabi's landscape. In addition to the Gate District, Shams Abu Dhabi will feature several other projects including Central Park, Sky Tower, Sun Tower and Marina, and the Gate District.

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2008/10/Pages/10082008_4347162e7189432787412a277515089f.aspx

$1.7bn contract awarded for flagship project

Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding Investment on Tuesday announced the award of a $1.7 billion contract to Arabian Construction Company (ACC) to build a new district on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

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CONTRACT AWARD: An artist's impression of the Gate District on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

The Gate Towers, a joint venture project, will be built at the entrance of Sorouh’s flagship project, SHAMS Abu Dhabi, and the contract will see ACC construct six of the eight towers that make up The Gate District, covering a construction area of 1.1 million square metres.

Piling work is scheduled to start immediately and construction of the towers will begin January 2009, to be delivered in phases over the next four years.

The Gate Towers will be a mix of residential, commercial, retail, serviced apartments and a hotel.

The contract is seen as a strategic partnership between Sorouh, Tameer and ACC, and will see all parties sharing roles and responsibilities such as procurement and engineering.

ACC’s managing director Hamed Mikati said: “We are looking forward to completing this unique project which is set to change Reem Island’s ever growing skyline.”

SHAMS Abu Dhabi will be a new self-sustaining city designed around canals and parks which integrates world-class master planning practices and extends the lush green of Abu Dhabi’s landscape.

In addition to the Gate District, Shams Abu Dhabi will feature several other unique projects including Central Park, Sky Tower, Sun Tower and Marina, and the Gate District.

ACC is currently building the Sky and Sun Towers in Abu-Dhabi for Sorouh, as well as Princess, the world’s tallest residential tower (414m high), and Elite Towers in Dubai for Tameer.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/533326-17bn-contract-awarded-for-flagship-project?ln=en

SUPER !!!!
I love this project

love this render

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My wife and myself are strong believers in this project, these pictures are fantastic.
We bought 2 studios (sea view) from Tameer, apparently Tameer charges a much higher price / sq.ft compared to Surouh. Does anyone know why? We're now stuck with one (we financed the other one) as the market has greatly cooled down!
I hope things turn around by next year!

I'm getting unsolicited e-mails from some biddie at Betterhomes offering 35th floor 2 bed at 0% premium, 90% finance blah blah - 1,777 per ft2.

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Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2009

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Suspended gardens? Had not noticed that earlier.

Sorouh, Tameer dissolve JV plans

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JOINT VENTURE: Sorouh and Tameer have dissolved plans for two joint ventures including one for Al Reem Island.

by Alex Delmar-Morgan on Tuesday, 09 June 2009

Developers Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding Investment said on Tuesday they had dissolved joint ventures on two real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai-based property company Tameer will have full ownership of the Rise Above project and Sorouh will have a 100 percent stake in Gate Towers, which are both located at the Shams development on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

It is understood the move is to tidy up contracts between the two parties.

Related: Tameer 'reviewing' towers project on Reem Island (http://www.arabianbusiness.com/550585-tameer-reviewing-towers-project-on-reem-island)

The Gate Towers project will form the centrepiece of the 8m sq ft Gate District - due for completion in 2012 - which will mark the entrance to Al Reem Island.

The Gate District will feature Sorouh's Sun and Sky Tower projects.

Sorouh and Tameer signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in September 2006 to establish a joint venture company to develop six towers at the Gate District and another company to build the Abu Dhabi Towers at Shams Abu Dhabi.

The cost of the projects was estimated at the time to be around AED13bn ($3.5bn).

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/558206-sorouh-tameer-dissolve-partnership-plans

What will happen to those who have bought a Gate Tower apartment through Tameer? Will Sorouh take over the contract?

Gate Towers Video (http://www.great-engineering.com/gate-towers-abu-dhabi)

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Sorouh reschedules Shams
DUBAI // Sorouh Real Estate is looking at rescheduling its Shams project on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi and is cutting prices at some of its developments because of slow sales, an executive said yesterday.

The efforts to streamline the company come as it announced second-quarter earnings of Dh151 million (US$41.1m), a 75.5 per cent drop compared with the same period last year. “We really are responding to the market,” said Paul Warren, the Abu Dhabi developer’s chief strategy officer “We aren’t pretending nothing is going on. The management is really focused on cash and delivering top-quality projects.”

The earnings, announced yesterday, would have been significantly lower if it was not for a Dh70m boost from the dissolution of a partnership with Tameer Holding on the Gate Towers, a huge skyscraper project that is part of Shams Abu Dhabi. Mr Warren said that was a “one-off transaction”.

The Shams Abu Dhabi project, a 579-hectare master-planned community at the opposite end of Reem Island from Abu Dhabi Island, is one of the biggest challenges facing the company. Sorouh sold 104 plots of land to sub-developers, some of which are now facing difficulties in getting their tower projects moving.

Mr Warren said the company was focusing on helping sub-developers nearest to its Sun and Sky towers, a pair of skyscrapers within the Shams project that are scheduled to be delivered early next year. The company is also talking to potential partners about investing in the project. Sorouh has set up a working party to address the issues at Shams Abu Dhabi.

“This group’s sole job is to work with the sub-developers to make sure they can meet their communities,” Mr Warren said. He said Sorouh was considering a plan to reschedule the project’s phases according to their proximity to the Sun and Sky towers, so people living on the island do not feel like they are living in a construction site.
Sorouh has recently made deep cuts in prices at its Alghadeer project in Ghantoot and the Gate Towers on Reem Island to reduce the number of defaulters and ensure the projects go ahead.

About 80 per cent of the buyers at Alghadeer have accepted the offer. The discussions with Tameer Towers customers are still under way. Sorouh had also increased its rental portfolio to Dh1.4 billion, which will lift its regular income over time.But the amount of overdue money owed to the company rose to 8 per cent of overall receivables, from 4 per cent in the first quarter, showing that some buyers are having difficulties paying.

Chet Riley, an analyst at Nomura Securities, said the company was positioning itself well to handle the slow market, and the second quarter was one of Sorouh’s most challenging.

“They called the trough in the last quarter but really the trough was in this quarter,” Mr Riley said. “I think the pinch point has passed and from here on in, they are in better shape.”

A major milestone will be the delivery of the first phase of Golf Gardens, a development near the Abu Dhabi golf course just outside of the city centre, in the third quarter, Mr Riley said.

Mounir Haidar, the chief executive of Sorouh, said: “Despite the tough economic environment, long-term demand remains promising and we are actively managing the company’s cash position. “This, combined with the ongoing investment in Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure, makes us well placed to capitalise on our strong position when the markets recover.”Net profit for the first half of the year was Dh281.42m, compared with Dh977.61m in the same period last year, the company said. Most of the income reported comes from past sales that are counted as the project is delivered.

Sorouh said yesterday it expected a “gradual quarter-on-quarter improvement” for the rest of the year as more projects are delivered and rental income starts to come in.
Sorouh’s share price yesterday shed Dh0.06, or 2.27 per cent, closing at Dh2.58.

From "The National"

01 July, 2009
Sorouh launches customized financial solutions for the Gate Towers

Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, today announced it will begin one-on-one consultations with customers regarding price reviews, revised payment schedules and other customized financial solutions for The Gate Towers. The customer initiative is a result of the company's ongoing strategy to respond to the market, support its customers and share construction cost savings on its flagship project located on Reem Island.



This initiative follows the success of the Investment Optimization Plan announced earlier this year for customers of alghadeer, the mixed-use community conveniently situated between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.



Sorouh's Sales & Customer Support Team will contact customers and investors who bought units in The Gate Towers to discuss the new scheme.

The company is also partnering with leading lenders and mortgage brokers to offer exclusive, tailor-made financial solutions at market-leading rates to help customers optimize their investments.



The Gate Towers, part of the Gate District, is located at the entrance to SHAMS Abu Dhabi, the area of Reem Island master-planned and developed by Sorouh Real Estate. The Gate District will offer a complete life-style experience including luxury high-rise residences, contemporary office environments, a unique shopping experience and world-class hotel accommodation.



This new scheme is not going to affect the delivery date. Construction work is on track with piling completed on Towers 1, 2 and 3 and more than 50 per cent completed on the Arc. The Towers have now been handed over to the main contractor.



For any further information, Gate Towers customers can contact the Sorouh Customer Service Team on 800-GATE or 800-SOROUH.

From Sorouh website

01 July, 2009
Sorouh launches customized financial solutions for the Gate Towers

Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, today announced it will begin one-on-one consultations with customers regarding price reviews, revised payment schedules and other customized financial solutions for The Gate Towers. The customer initiative is a result of the company's ongoing strategy to respond to the market, support its customers and share construction cost savings on its flagship project located on Reem Island.



This initiative follows the success of the Investment Optimization Plan announced earlier this year for customers of alghadeer, the mixed-use community conveniently situated between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.



Sorouh's Sales & Customer Support Team will contact customers and investors who bought units in The Gate Towers to discuss the new scheme.

The company is also partnering with leading lenders and mortgage brokers to offer exclusive, tailor-made financial solutions at market-leading rates to help customers optimize their investments.



The Gate Towers, part of the Gate District, is located at the entrance to SHAMS Abu Dhabi, the area of Reem Island master-planned and developed by Sorouh Real Estate. The Gate District will offer a complete life-style experience including luxury high-rise residences, contemporary office environments, a unique shopping experience and world-class hotel accommodation.



This new scheme is not going to affect the delivery date. Construction work is on track with piling completed on Towers 1, 2 and 3 and more than 50 per cent completed on the Arc. The Towers have now been handed over to the main contractor.



For any further information, Gate Towers customers can contact the Sorouh Customer Service Team on 800-GATE or 800-SOROUH.

From Sorouh website

Finally developers are seeing sense and passing on savings/sharing delays. This project will be an iconic place to live

The Gate Towers - July 2009

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View them in high-res here (http://picasaweb.google.com/cranecountry/CraneCountryPhotoStream02?authkey=Gv1sRgCLyf2YLSk5eWDg#).

not bad progress for two months. hope they keep it up and finish the project. its one of the first anounced mega project in AD.

December 2009

The major structures of this extensive project are well underway. In towers 1 to 3, the main slabs have been poured and core walls are under construction. Tower 1 has now reached level 7, Tower 2 is at level 6, and Tower 3 has reached level 5.

At the site of The Arc, the elegant twin Arc structures that are flanked by Sun and Sky Towers and The Gate, has also seen significant progress. With Waterproofing, rebar, and concreting of the pile caps and raft slab have also been completed. Customers will soon be invited to visit the mock up apartment at the new sales centre at Shams Abu Dhabi.

Images here on sorouh website
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The Gate Towers - the four towers that form part of Shams Gate - are rising steadily by approximately one floor every 10 days. Towers 1, 2 and 3 have risen to levels 21, 17 and 13 respectively. The Arc, which also forms part of the Gate Towers, is above ground and the basement is complete. The Gate Towers is due for completion in 2012.


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Recent Picture

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thanks Adam for the great pic.

the gate is one of the first mega projects in AD, yet it looks like it wouldn't finish until the 2nd wave of projects. It used to be one of my favorites, reminded me of Rome's Colosseum, but i don't like it as much after the redesign. still a unique building though. not as landmark'ish imho.

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Thanks alot Mick07 , for updating those very good progress of the gate pixx .

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umm,, this is kind of confusing me, but isnt there suppose to be a 4th tower? i cant even find its location on Google Earth. and if they are planning to start on it later, would that mean we wouldn't see the Sky bridge until later?

the whole Shams District project confuses me to be honest, there is so many versions and revisions of the project, I think even Sorouh doesn't know what they are building anymore.

i Still wish it was a mid-rise towers. the gate would look much better imho

umm,, this is kind of confusing me, but isnt there suppose to be a 4th tower? i cant even find its location on Google Earth. and if they are planning to start on it later, would that mean we wouldn't see the Sky bridge until later?

the whole Shams District project confuses me to be honest, there is so many versions and revisions of the project, I think even Sorouh doesn't know what they are building anymore.

i Still wish it was a mid-rise towers. the gate would look much better imho

Come to think about it you are right. I thought they were only making 2 towers and the rest were suppose to be done at a later date (with the demand) ...

http://www.sorouh.com/microsites/Shams-Abu-Dhabi-newsletter/July/shams-gate-construction-update.html

update from December 2010

Reminds me of the Marina Bay Sands
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Sorouh Makes Good Progress Across Shams Abudhabi

18 April, 2011

Infrastructure progress has enabled sub developers to move developments forward – developments due for completion in 2012
Sun and Sky handover progressing ahead of expectations substantial number of commercial units being handed over
The Gate Towers progressing on schedule


Sorouh Real Estate Company PJSC (“the Company” or “Sorouh”), the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer (ADX: SOROUH), today provides a detailed update on the progress made at Shams Abu Dhabi, its flagship master development on Al Reem Island.



Shams Abu Dhabi

Sorouh has invested AED 1.7 billion in the infrastructure of Shams Abu Dhabi over the last three years and the infrastructure works are now complete. This investment has enabled sub-developers to move ahead with their developments, with 10 plots now under construction, three developers are expected to complete by the beginning of 2012.



Sun and Sky Handover Update

Sun and Sky towers are the first Grade A buildings to be delivered in Abu Dhabi’s new investment zone on Al Reem Island. At the beginning of March Sorouh began the phased handover of units to owners in Sun and Sky towers.


Since handover commenced on 1st March, a substantial number of commercial units have been handed over


There has been promising leasing interest in Sky Tower’s commercial space from numerous corporate entities, and we have already signed a 10-year lease with the Austrian Embassy for their new offices.


Sales and leasing of unsold inventory are progressing well during the handover period, with a number of new sales and leases being executed.


Sorouh recently signed a deal for Sun and Sky’s available retail space to house Abu Dhabi’s first Waitrose. The high-end supermarket will be the anchor tenant in BOUTIK, the retail podium linking Sun and Sky Towers. Fit-out has already begun and the store is expected to open in the second half of the year.


Over 70% of space of the retail space at BOUTIK has been leased and the mall is scheduled to open during the second half of the year.




The Gate Towers

The Gate Towers - the three towers that form part of Shams Gate - are advancing rapidly, and the core walls have reached 63, 63 and 59 storeys respectively and are due to top out in the second half of 2011. Progress to date is within the projected construction timetable.


Abubaker Seddiq Al Khouri, Managing Director of Sorouh, commented:

“We continue to make significant progress across Shams Abu Dhabi and I am pleased to be able to say that we are the first developer to deliver finished product on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi’s largest investment zone. The delivery of our landmark buildings, the Sun and Sky towers, has revealed the true demand in the market, which will be boosted even further by a future reduction in mortgage rates. We have also seen our significant work and investment in infrastructure on Shams, pay off, as it has enabled our sub-developers to continue to build and raise construction financing. The pick up we are seeing combined with the ongoing work and unit handovers means that Shams Abu Dhabi is beginning to take real shape. ”

http://www.sorouh.com/en/news/media-center/news-archive/sorouh-makes-good-progress-across-shams-abu-dhabi.html

Now that's what I call PROGRESS

From the Sorouh homepage:
http://www.sorouh.com/en/media/get/20110503_gate-towers-feb-2011-11-1.jpg

awesome!

"The Gate Towers - the three towers that form part of Shams Gate - are also progressing well. On Tower 1 the block work is complete and the formwork for the penthouse hat structure is in progress. Towers 2 and 3 have reached 65 and 64 respectively and the three towers are due to top out in the second half of 2011.

The core wall of the Arc, which is the building that stands between Sun and Sky towers and the Gate Towers, has reached level 23 and slab work is in progress. Meanwhile, the podium work is complete on levels 1 to 14."

Photos here
http://www.sorouh.com/en/section/media-center/image-gallery?category=95

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/pictures/CG%20Pix/5%20esssaCSun/450x240/CM6458469@Sorouh-Press-Conf.jpg


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Progress of cladding as of 25 Dec 2011

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Preparation for skybridge lifting?

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View from the other side

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Detail of intermediate lifting point

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Detail of the top of the tower

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Works ongoing on the platform on Saturday 4th

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And platform lifiting on 7th Feb.

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So may someone explain why only 3 towers were topped off ?? The fourth tower is nowhere to be seen -_- ,,.

Part of the arc is in place now, I live on reem island (Paris Sorbonne university residence)

So may someone explain why only 3 towers were topped off ?? The fourth tower is nowhere to be seen -_- ,,.

Part of the arc is in place now, I live on reem island (Paris Sorbonne university residence)

They want to make like a Sands Bay in Singapore :lol:

I love London :bowtie:

Visited Arquitectonica just this Friday and they say they designed the gate before marina bay sands, I wonder whose telling the truth, the designs are ridiculously similar. Either way nice addition to the skyline.

What about the Sky Tower, is that still going to go up?

What about the Sky Tower, is that still going to go up?

Probably not.
People are already living in it :D

beautiful pictures when you go out some more today it's been two months ... thanks to you guys

Rebecca Bundhun | Apr 12, 2012

http://www.thenational.ae/deployedfiles/Assets/Richmedia/Image/SaxoPress/AD20120412911842-The_span_lifted.jpg http://www.thenational.ae/deployedfiles/Assets/Richmedia/Image/SaxoPress/AD20120412911842-1-Each_penthouse.jpg
The span lifted this week is part of a structure bridging and capping the 65-storey Gate Towers, which will ultimately contain 16 penthouses with views of Abu Dhabi Island
and the Arabian Gulf. Each penthouse will consist of two storeys and include an indoor swimming pool. Fatima AL Marzooqi / The National

Workers yesterday carried out a record-breaking construction feat on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi as they hauled a 750-tonne section of a penthouse bridge to a height of 245 metres.

http://www.thenational.ae/deployedfiles/Assets/Richmedia/Image/SaxoPress/AD20120412911842-2-It_took_three_d.jpg
It took three days, starting on Monday, to lift the penthouse bridge into place. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/property/heavyweight-topping-for-gate-towers-on-al-reem-island

What are the 4 big holes for on the skybridge???????

What are the 4 big holes for on the skybridge???????

This is the design..

http://i38.tinypic.com/ac4rhv.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/iqkh7k.jpg

Apr 12, 2012: Progress shots of work underway on the Reem Island development
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Very good I was waiting for those photos to a month and a half, thanks Parisian Girl

This is the design..

Thanks Imre for the pics

but it looks like they scraped the 4th building and left it with 3 and the swimming pool replaced with 3rd tower on the left of the pic

looks a little a bit like the Singapore marina bay towers except that design is a like a boat

Very good I was waiting for those photos to a month and a half, thanks Parisian Girl

You're welcome!

I agree with what a lot of people are saying about these towers, they do bear a strong resemblance to the Marina Bay Towers in Singapore. Still stunning though!

The site board, showing the 4 big towers, and 2 smaller curved buildings:
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They started to close the cladding at the bottom of the tower cranes, it looks different because the horizontal grey stripes are not installed:

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Hello All,

I actually have one unit in GT-2 and this is the first time I visit this great forum. Looking at the pics, the buildings look nice, but there seems to be virtually nothing around it. So I'm wondering about how inhabitable this project is and if there are indeed any businesses around this area which would make people want to live there. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Hoisting of the last pieces is ongoing

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Gate Towers (Supplied)

By Staff | Published Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Abu Dhabi-based developer Sorouh Real Estate Company has completed lifting the fourth and final section of the penthouse bridge for its 65-storey residential development Gate Towers on Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, said a press statement today.

http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/world-s-highest-penthouse-bridge-structure-completed-2012-05-30-1.460908



http://www.arabianbusiness.com/incoming/article459837.ece/ALTERNATES/g3l/Gate+Towers+3.jpg
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-completes-world-s-highest-penthouse-bridge-459838.html

Hello All,

I actually have one unit in GT-2 and this is the first time I visit this great forum. Looking at the pics, the buildings look nice, but there seems to be virtually nothing around it. So I'm wondering about how inhabitable this project is and if there are indeed any businesses around this area which would make people want to live there. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Sorouh have just announced a 6 month delay to this project, so guess that takes it to about June 2013. The roads are in fairly good shape around it and there is a fountain nearby. There will be a "Boutik" shopping area in Sun and Sky Towers (but wasn't yet open when I visited in April but told it would be shortly) and I understand Waitrose supermarket will be located there. Think there will also be a Boutik shopping area in Gate Towers when finished

Penthouse bridge now in situ
http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/world-s-highest-penthouse-bridge-structure-completed-2012-05-30-1.460908

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/worlds-highest-skybridge-in-place-in-abu-dhabi-towers

June 10, 2012: World's highest penthouse bridge structure for a residential project
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June 10, 2012: Construction 80% complete at Gate Towers, Shams Abu Dhabi by Sorouh
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Do you think that it will be better than sun/sky?

Why is the 4rth tower not built yet?

any pictures... updates?

any pictures... updates?

Does anyone have any updates on this project?

Tameer and Sorouh splited, they were going to build 2 towers each, Sorouh took one extra tower and sold the other land plot, only 3 towers then 2, 3 and 4, there is no tower 1.

Sorouh is expecting to complete the handover in 9 months time, they told me that yesterday.

Sorouh told me that they are not selling any units until completion.

PSI told me that they have available units in tower 3 for 800 AED/sqft.

any pictures?

13-9-2012
THE GATE TOWERS

sorry for the bad quality i took it from mobile

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BKF-2012

Cladding was cleaned on the circular building

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Shades made of steel installed on the roof

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And cladding started in the top bridge

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Some more cladding on the bridge and 1 crane going down

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Looks quite similar to that complex in Singapore

18-12-2012
The Gate

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Can't wait for that swimming pool at bridge :)

Hi thaji
I am currently looking for buying two bedroom apartment in GT. If you are looking for a buyer please contact me on my email ahmsalem@hotmail.com

I am currently looking to buy two bedroom apartment in Gate towers. Sellers can contact me on my email ahmsalem@hotmail.com

Looking at the pics, the buildings look nice, but there seems to be virtually nothing around it. So I'm wondering about how inhabitable this project is and if there are indeed any businesses around this area which would make people want to live there. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Hi thaji
I am currently looking for buying two bedroom apartment in GT. If you are looking for a buyer please contact me on my email ahmsalem@hotmail.com

Hi asalem, mine is a studio, but why would you want to buy there? is it a nice area to live?

Addax tower is an office tower that is progressing fast, sky tower has 37 floors of offices and sowwah island is getting leased already, that's why rents and prices are going up in Al Reem island.

Sorouh told me that the GT towers were scheduled for completion on December 2012 and handover on the first quarter of 2013... A joke! At least 6 months more, probably 12!

works in progress on the gardening.

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Picture taken from the traffic light near Sun and Sky.

last crane is going down

last crane is going down

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Site fence partially removed

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Progress on the link bridge

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Windows on the top center part

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Any new total overview pictures?

when i first came to Abu Dhabi and saw these towers, I was like what the heck is Marina Bay Sands from Singapore doing here?

Copycat towers... stunning, but not original.

Any new total overview pictures?

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5823/08032013410.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/08032013410.jpg/)


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when i first came to Abu Dhabi and saw these towers, I was like what the heck is Marina Bay Sands from Singapore doing here?

Copycat towers... stunning, but not original.

Not quite, the architects - arquitectonica actually designed these towers before Moshe Safdie designed Marina Bay Sands. These were just built at a later date.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8610503215_2fea40e605_h.jpg
21st Century Stonehenge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/94577710@N04/8610503215/) by maddiebrady (http://www.flickr.com/photos/94577710@N04/), on Flickr

The Gate project, which was delayed following the financial crisis, is now set to complete at the end of the third quarter.
It will deliver 3,533 flats to the market.


http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/property/5-000-new-flats-to-push-rents-down-on-abu-dhabis-reem-island