Nice, at least there is some progress :)

BTW here in Cork they're building this 9 storey building and they had 4 piling rigs on site :nuts:

you know i wish they would build the Al burj right here. that would be cool

It would look too ugly IMO and will overshadow the new Dubai World Trade Center and Emirates Towers and its too close to Burj Dubai.

the construction site is impressive big!

It would look too ugly IMO and will overshadow the new Dubai World Trade Center and Emirates Towers and its too close to Burj Dubai.

And it is too close to the airport anyway....

Man they are so fast sometimes... When I saw the render I thought I'd see some action in a few years time. And here they are, a hole the size of a lake already...!

I would love to see a complete render that included this development, SZR beutification + metro, DIFC, Burj Dubai Complex & Business Bay all finished :)

yeah that would be a great pic

I hate to be a pessimist.. but i think the render is a huge exaggeration.. it will look far uglier in real life..

^Thats what people said about the Marina, but it looks exactly like the renders, this is Dubai dude, it wont be as green as the render but it would look almost the same.

^^ no idea what u mean by the marina part..

as in some ppl thought it would look different, wont look like the render ect, but it turned out to be almost the same.

I don't know what you people are talking about, but I posted a picture of the project board for the Phase 1 that has a render of what will be build on that huge hole. Unless they don't redesign it, for a reason or another, it will end up looking just like that.

BTW here in Cork they're building this 9 storey building and they had 4 piling rigs on site :nuts:

^^ :hahaha:

How many would they use if they were building Burj Dubai in Cork??????? lol

Off topic I know, but that reminds me, heard last year that they are planning several really tall skyscrapers in west of Ireland - Limerick City I think? That's close by u huh?

as in some ppl thought it would look different, wont look like the render ect, but it turned out to be almost the same.

The marina looks nothing like the original render!


Anyhow, couldsomeone get a close up of that project board?

^^ You mean this one posted on march 12? :bash:

A quicky...

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here are some pictures:
http://flickr.com/photos/withinreason/sets/72157604310549780/

^^ You mean this one posted on march 12? :bash:

no i mean a close up.

like close.


i want to be able to see if their are ants running over its surface.

Thanks for the pix, nothing much happening.

Dubai entertainment expo set to grow by 20%

The 14th edition of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL 2008), taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre April 20-22, 2008, will break all records on previous editions, with exhibitor numbers already up by 20%.

Some 200 companies from around the world will converge on Dubai this month to exhibit the very latest in entertainment and amusement products. Rides, games and play equipment; water facilities; audiovisual and theatre equipment; and decorations will all be showcased at the DEAL exhibition.

The Middle East is considered one of the most dynamic leisure markets worldwide, with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) tipping regional growth in leisure and tourism projects to reach US$3 trillion over the next 20 years.

'With regional projects such as Dubailand, the Aquaventure waterpark at The Palm's Atlantis, and a Universal City all planned or under development, regional growth in entertainment and leisure is set to skyrocket,' said Abdul Rehman Falaknaz, President of show organisers International Expo Consults (IEC).

'Ensuring that the Middle East remains innovative in its amusements offering is the cornerstone of DEAL's philosophy. The show promises to bring an even greater number of exhibitors to Dubai this year, each of whom will bring something new and unique to the market. For owners and developers of theme parks and leisure facilities DEAL is a 'must visit' show,'

he added.

Entertainment and leisure growth is abundant across the Middle East. Abu Dhabi is set to open a Ferrari World and Warner Brothers theme park, while Ras Al Khaimah and Qatar are both working on mammoth entertainment projects.

Last year's DEAL exhibition saw over one million dollars worth of contracts signed during the show. Falaknaz is confident that this record will be beaten once again with DEAL 2008.

'We are expecting a much larger visitor turnout based on the enormous growth in the industry. Simultaneously, more business will be done on the show floor and we anticipate major 'deals' being signed,' he remarked.

Major exhibitor categories will be Amusement Parks, Theme Park Design, Coin Operated Machines, and Inflatables. Ice Skating will also make its appearance as a new category for 2008, following on the success of indoor ice and snow facilities such as Ski Dubai.

Inflatables specialists ProFab is exhibiting at DEAL for the first time, as the European company looks to enter the fast growing Middle East market.

'The DEAL 2008 show provides an ideal opportunity for presenting our products and services to an entirely different and potentially wider market,' said Christopher Allen, Export Manager, ProFab.

'Clearly, the Middle-East represents a huge market that we have only just started to fully realise. We believe that over the next few years we will see very significant developments within the inflatables industry in the Middle-East and it is essential that we remain aware of the potential growth factors that are going to be apparent and maintain a high profile by attending such exhibitions,' he added.

Technology is another big growth area for DEAL 2008.

'The Middle East is the next big growth market for Embed and we are expecting to be a very important part of our business in the next few years,' confirmed Adam Steinberg, managing director of Embed, a company specialising in Point of Sale technology.

'The development of entertainment and leisure facilities in the Middle East is occurring at an incredible pace and the quality of these developments is very high. Our customers in this region are very discerning and are looking for the best quality products and services to facilitate this development which is why we feel Embed has a great place in this market,' he added.

DEAL 2008 will welcome some 200 exhibitors, all showcasing the very latest in entertainment, amusement and leisure products. DEAL takes place from April 20-22 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition is open to trade only and admission is free.

DEAL shows have the support of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the premier international trade association representing permanently situated amusement facilities and the manufacturers and suppliers that serve them globally.

DEAL is also supported by the Amusement Industry Council of Europe, including Association Fabricantes Y Exp. Maquinas de la Foia de Bunyol, Associazone Nazionale Costruttori Attrezzature, Spettcoli Viaggianti; Amusement & Leisure Equipment Suppliers of the UK; American Amusement Manufacturers Assocation); International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment; India Association of Amusement Parks & Industries; and the World Waterpark Association.

http://www.ameinfo.com/153171.html

Dubai Trade Centre and Accor Hospitality plan New Ibis Hotel

Posted: 21-04-2008 , 10:04 GMT

Dubai trade Centre DistrictDubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has signed a management agreement with the internationally recognized hotel group, Accor Hospitality, for a new hotel development in Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD) - the integrated commercial destination spacing currently under Phase One of its construction.

Under the terms of the agreement, Accor will manage a new Ibis Hotel within DTCD, adding an additional 588 rooms for business and leisure travellers to Dubai in the first quarter of 2011.

The deal builds upon the long-standing relationship between DWTC and Accor, which saw the 210-room Ibis World Trade Centre hotel introduced as the first internationally-affiliated business economy hotel in the Middle East in 2003.

Helal Almarri, Director General, DWTC, said: “We have firm plans in place to develop DTCD into the world’s leading integrated commercial destination for the business travellers, and the provision of quality, comfortable accommodation is a core part of that strategy. DWTC is in the process of finalising agreements with major hotel operators, from the highest end of the luxury segment through to business economy, to ensure access to a wide range of options for executives and visitors.”

“The expertise of the management team, coupled with the ideal location of the new Ibis hotel, will provide a compelling offering within Dubai’s fast-growing hospitality sector,” he added.

Upon completion, Phase One of DTCD will offer over 240,000 sq. metres of Grade A office space, along with a premium range of meeting, retail and hospitality facilities, providing a vibrant commercial centre in the heart of Dubai. In addition, state-of-the-art conference and convention facilities to be developed subsequently will attract some of the world’s most prestigious events.

Christophe Landais, Managing Director, Accor Middle East said: “Most evidently, DTCD being one of the most important commercial hubs within the region, we believe that the second Ibis hotel with DWTC will provide an integral offering meeting business needs of this major business landmark.”

“We will look to build on the brand heritage established by our longstanding relationship with DWTC to provide a unique customer experience at a competitive price,” he added.

Ibis is Europe's leading economy hotel network and is designed to meet the needs and expectations of a broad spectrum of customers who travel regularly on business or leisure.

This new Ibis development with DTCD further compliments Accor’s rapidly expanding network in key business locations in the Middle East. The company has a strong development record across the region and has recently announced plans to open 23 Ibis hotels by 2011.

As a leading developer of hotel offerings across all market segments, from economy to luxury, Accor Hospitality continues to expand its regional portfolio of four brands – Sofitel, Mercure, Novotel and Ibis. With 45 new properties under construction, Accor fully aims to reach its ambitious target of opening 70 hotels opened within four years in the Middle East.

DWTC’s two major commercial destination projects – DTCD and Dubai Exhibition City – will add over 10,000 hotel rooms to the UAE’s overall capacity in the hospitality sector when all phases of both developments are completed.

© 2008 Mena Report (www.menareport.com)

http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/225954

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Luxury resort to be centrepiece of DTCD project
By Suzanne Fenton, Staff Reporter
Published: May 05, 2008, 00:27


Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday announced the centrepiece of its 34,000 square metre development project, Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD).

At the heart of the redevelopment will be a luxury "urban resort", according to Helal Saeed Al Merri, director-general of DWTC.

"DWTC is engaged in the largest redevelopment project of its history. The vision is to create a commercial district in line with top cities of the world, like London and Tokyo," Al Merri said.

The area of DTCD redevelopment, stretching from Trade Centre roundabout to Emirates Towers, is poised to become a global epicentre for business.

The project is being operated by Amanresorts, a Singapore-based company that owns and manages luxury resorts and GHM, also a big player in the luxury hospitality industry.


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It will be Amanresort's first development in the Gulf region and GHM's first venture in the UAE.

"We want it to be the gateway of the development itself," said Al Merri.

The development will comprise of four buildings which are expected to be delivered in 2011 or 2012.

The exact value of the project will be announced after summer.

Al Merri said that they were two-thirds of the way through piling on the site and the tendering process should conclude before the summer.

Hans Jenni, president of GHM, said, "Our ideas and understanding of business travellers' expectations of luxury and relaxation blends in well with those of the Dubai World Trade Centre."

Adrian Zecha, chairman of Amanresorts said Amanresorts currently operates 22 luxury hotels in 12 countries and has three more "on the way".


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Jumeirah living cuts the ribbon to its first residence in Dubai

Posted on Monday, 5 May 2008

Jumeirah Living, part of Jumeirah Group, the dynamic Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group, has cut the World Trade Centre Residence ribbon.

The very first Jumeirah Living property is set to welcome residents and guests in August this year. Whether they are business travellers exploring the fast paced Dubai market for a month, consultants for a multinational company coming to Dubai on a regular basis, newly-arrived "Expat" families getting ready to settle into their new home, or those who want the epitome of refined living all year round, residents of the Jumeirah Living managed World Trade Centre Residence will benefit from this luxurious inner city home situated in the heart of Dubai, right next door to the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Convention Centre and the city's financial and central business districts.

In line with Jumeirah Living's brand promise to STAY DIFFERENTTM, a number of signature services will be available to residents and guests. A Lifestyle Concierge team will be on hand to attend to the residents' every need and help make their home special.

From finding the perfect spot to hang their art before they move in, to organising fresh flowers or even stocking their fridge with their favourite groceries, the Lifestyle Concierge team will create an exclusive, personalised and truly unique living experience.

Combining the luxury of a prestige hotel with all the privacy and comforts of home, these one to four bedroom residences spread over 40 floors and two iconic glass towers, have been designed to the highest specifications in line with Jumeirah's renowned standards in luxury and hospitality.

Marco Nijhof, Senior Vice President Gulf of the Jumeirah Group said: "We are delighted to offer Jumeirah's STAY DIFFERENTTM brand promise to our residents and guests from August this year. Jumeirah Living is an important and strategic addition to the Jumeirah Group portfolio and in line with this initiative, we look forward to setting a new benchmark for luxury serviced apartments and residences from the World Trade Centre Residence to luxury properties around the world."

Jumeirah Living General Manager, Julie Shields added: "We are extremely excited to introduce our residents and guests to effortless, luxury living in their new homes. The World Trade Centre Residence is the first in what will be a worldwide portfolio of distinctive Jumeirah Living properties each with their own unique STAY DIFFERENTTM attributes and spirit".

The World Trade Centre Residence features sophisticated business centre facilities and two executive meeting rooms, rooftop lounge, The Club café and bar, a fully-equipped fitness centre and rooftop temperature controlled 25 metre lap pool.

Jumeirah Living is Jumeirah's luxury brand of serviced residences that offer innovative and truly personal lifestyle experiences unique to each guest, resident and owner with a strong emphasis on effortless living.

Whether for short, mid-term or extended stays, Jumeirah Living properties feature cutting edge technology, sumptuous finishes and contemporary design and provide guests and residents with the exceptional world-class service and distinctive Hallmarks for which Jumeirah is renowned for, right in the comfort of a home. Additional luxury Jumeirah Living properties are set to open in distinctive Dubai locations in 2008 with further projects planned worldwide.

Jumeirah set to usher in a new way of Living
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by ArabianBusiness.com staff writer on Sunday, 04 May 2008

Residents will begin moving into the plush World Trade Centre residence in Dubai this month, the first property to debut under Jumeirah's new brand Jumeirah Living.

The property includes 377 residences, with one-bedroom to four-bedroom configurations ranging from 90m2 to 360m2.

According to general manager Julie Shields, the property will also include a shared ownership component, with residents able to elect to have their property added to Jumeirah's CRM for availability on a short term rental basis.

"We [can] sell it like hotel inventory, but to an extended stay audience who would be using it from one month to six months," she explained.

"We want to ensure there is not too much traffic through the building, so our audience is one to six months stays, particularly very high end individuals who are looking for a home away from home."

Those staying at the property - either as full-time residents or short-term guests - will have access to a full suite of Jumeirah services, she added.

"We provide 24-hour valet, security, as well as building maintenance and concierge," Shields said.

"It's a fairly unique living experience, to have all the services of Jumeirah available in your home."

Touches available from the lifestyle concierge include customisation of apartments to convert extra bedrooms into gymnasiums or home offices as required, she said.

"There is a cost for that, but it is all about listening to the customer and then delivering a fine-tuned experience," Shields explained.

On a short term basis the residences would be priced in line with the suite products at other Jumeirah properties, she added.

And although the residence is already sold out - with around a third coming back into the hotel inventory - there will be many more properties to come, Shields said.

"We are launching a number of projects over the next few months, which will be standalone properties, almost like boutique hotels," she said.

"We also have a lot of Jumeirah Living apartments that will launch with our hotel brand, so as we launch our hotels, in most cases - probably 80% - they will have a residential component or serviced apartments attached."

And developers as well as potential residents are extremely interested.

"At the moment I am showing at least two developers through each week who are interested in Jumeirah Living," she said.

"This is a value add on the side of [hotels and resorts] that is proving very attractive. People want to buy real estate through Jumeirah, particularly in this part of the world because we are such a well known brand."

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/517758-jumeirah-set-to-usher-in-a-new-way-of-living

Last update with pictures was 2 months ago... can somebody please go to the side and take some pictures?! I'm curious what's going on in there...

And as far as I'm concerned, I don't need any news articles with... bla bla ... was awarded... bla bla... landmark... bla bla...

PICTURES PLEASE!!!! :)

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a few more:
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Luxury flats almost ready

United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 18 - 2008 at 07:29

Asteco has said that it will finish the interiors for 90 apartments at the World Trade Centre Residence in Dubai ahead of its July deadline. The apartments will all be used for short term leases. The tower has 375 mainly duplex apartments in total.

http://www.ameinfo.com/157077.html

Dhs3.35bn construction contract for Dubai Trade Centre District awarded


Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today officially announced that it has awarded the development contract for the first phase of its Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD) to Al Jaber L.E.G.T. Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) in a deal valued at Dhs3.35bn.


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Artist’s impression of Dubai Trade Centre District.


The contract will see ALEC take on the responsibility for the construction of Phase One of the integrated commercial destination, which will include over 240,000 square metres of Grade A office space, along with a premium range of meeting, retail and hospitality facilities.

Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, DWTC, said

'We are designing DTCD to be a world-class urban destination at the core of Dubai’s commercial district, offering a blend of high-end office and retail space complemented by luxury lifestyle offerings. Delivering a consistent standard of excellence across every aspect of the project requires that we leverage the professionalism and expertise of the best in the industry. In awarding ALEC the contract for the first phase of development, we believe we have selected the right firm to enable the highest quality result.'

DWTC’s other partners on the DTCD project include world renowned companies including Hopkins Architects to the WSP Group for structural engineering, and the Mace Group for project management.

DTCD is one of the most significant redevelopment projects currently being undertaken in the region, transforming the entire area surrounding the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) in the commercial heart of Dubai into a business quarter of unsurpassed quality.

Kez Taylor, Managing Director, ALEC said: 'As a leading contractor, we have experience with a number of the region’s most iconic projects, and fully understand the enormous responsibility of delivering them on schedule and to the highest possible standard. DTCD is a truly remarkable project that will create a bold new business landmark at the heart of the UAE, and we are very proud to be involved in its development.'

A major factor in awarding the contract was the focus upon providing the highest standard of sustainable development within the construction plan. DWTC a pioneering company in the region to base its development strategies on sustainability principles, aiming to meet highest LEED environmental standards, in line with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

As well as finalising the construction contract, DWTC has also signed agreements with four major hotel operators to provide 1,150 rooms and 500 serviced apartments within the District in Phase One.

Earlier this month, DWTC named Amanresorts and GHM as operators of a prestigious signature destination that will anchor the hospitality offering within DTCD, as well as finalising a management agreement with Accor Hospitality for a new Ibis Hotel in the District.

This image was in a Gulf News Reader Gallery (http://www.gulfnews.com/readers_photos/index.html). I believe it is a part of the World Trade Centre District, but I am not 100% sure.

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The pillars for construction in this shot, taken next to Emirates Towers in Dubai, remind Sajid Aboobaker of Braille.
© Sajid Aboobaker

Source: http://www.gulfnews.com/readers_photos/galleries/10216015.html Image 14

^^ Now that's huge (well we know it is)

looks crazy :nuts:

New Dubai nightclub only admits people with the right face
By Kevin Scott, Staff Reporter
Published: May 27, 2008, 14:45
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Dubai: A new nightclub opening up in Dubai will operate a face controlled policy at the door.

Club Envy, marketed as a "brand new exclusive club experience," launches at the Ibis Hotel in Dubai World Trade Centre on June 5. The face controlled policy means only people meeting the criteria of door staff can enter.

Club Envy Representative Gavin Johnston told Gulf News yesterday the idea was to create an elite club in line with establishments located in cities such as New York and London.

"People will be allowed in the club at the door manager's discretion. Clubbers will be selected out of the queue and fast-tracked inside. The concept is not discriminatory and people don't necessarily have to be beautiful to get into the club. We are looking for local celebrities and people who are well-dressed and suitable for the clubbing environment that we are offering," he said.

Club Envy's policy attracted a huge response from readers on Gulf News' website yesterday. Many readers thought the club's policy sounded unjust and unfair whereas others were delighted at the imminent arrival of another clubbing hotspot in the city.

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10216492.html

Hey ZZ, u think that's crazy, check this out! ^^ U got the "right :clown: face" lol :hahaha:

looks crazy :nuts:

^^ The only novelty is that they will select people from the que and not when they'd finally be at the door. :D

Thats normal in new york, toronto, and london. You cant buy style, either you have it, or not, period.

^^ Why you have to include Toronto on there?

I had a phase where i used to go to some of these 'exclusive/elite' clubs. [getting in with hair like mine is never a problem:)]

but to be honest they are not all that great. i found i was having far more fun at rock and throwback clubs.

they soon lose their status of being the 'it club' and seem to turn over managment quite quickly.

but to be honest clubs in dubai seem to be amongst the pettyist i have seen. its not who you are, but who you know. but they can be amusing, i saw a guy pay a photographer 500 bucks to take his and his girlfriends pics. 'so they could be seen on the social circuit.

Also the prices are stupids :nuts:

cause I lived in toronto



^^ Why you have to include Toronto on there?

You cant buy style, either you have it, or not, period.

Couldn't agree more. :)

^^ The only novelty is that they will select people from the que and not when they'd finally be at the door. :D

Yes, and a weird hushed silence when the "right faces" selected from the que pass by the "wrong faces" and go through the door. :D

Thats normal in new york, toronto, and london. You cant buy style, either you have it, or not, period.

you think u have the style!!!..huh!! ...........dats coooooooolll i'll pass 4 sure:banana:

By the King 30.05.2008


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Dubai... never ceases to amaze...
I just saw the movie "Serenity", and they use one of the Emirates towers as a design for a random skyscraper in the movie. It fit the whole sci-fi thing not bad.

Ok, so until I can post pics of the model, iwill say that the current DWTC building will soon find itself sitting in the middle of a massive rectangular-shaped lake and it looks absolutely stunning with the two walk way bridges :)

Investment Corporation of Dubai unveils 'One Za'abeel'

http://www.ameinfo.com/159921.html

^^ I created a thread for it :)

It's not part of the DWTC complex....

^^ Oh ok, thanks Face81 :)

As promised, here are the pics.... Enjoy! :D

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thanks very much Face81, I don't think any supertalls will be located here but a lot of mid-rises, more DIFC style project in my opinion, but still great!

For the benefit of those who do not want to click back to the previous page ;)

As promised, here are the pics.... Enjoy! :D

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He did it ! Thankx!!!

The part 2 and 3 have mostly place-holders though.

The part 2 and 3 have mostly place-holders though.

Actually, those are not place holders.... those were proposed designs, ALL of which have been approved. I was told by an excellent source that just ONE of the place holders needed to be be changed... all the other buildings needed to be replaced with permanent models, but 99.9% of the project is approved and ready to roll :D

Actually, those are not place holders.... those were proposed designs, ALL of which have been approved. I was told by an excellent source that just ONE of the place holders needed to be be changed... all the other buildings needed to be replaced with permanent models, but 99.9% of the project is approved and ready to roll :D

Which ONE (http://i32.tinypic.com/rmk1lu.jpg)? :dunno:

The building closest to the Novotel in this pic is the only building I was told that had changed....

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if they are not tall buildings...why are they having this huge hole between novotel and Emirates Towers?....it is really huge!!! btw...i work in the convention tower...the small blue building next to Novotel :) so I pass everyday by this hole

and what will happen with the Exhibition halls and the Multi Story parking...will they demolish them?

and what will happen with the Exhibition halls and the Multi Story parking...will they demolish them?

The multi storey car park stays, but the exhibition halls go.....

The multi storey car park stays, but the exhibition halls go.....

you are serious?

what about those exhibitions? where will they be held?

^^ There's a new Excibition City planned near Al Maktoum Airport. These plans were known since more then a year, probably two.

The only ones who might loose out are the countless SZR Hotels but with the opening os DIFC they might find a new clientele base.

^^ correcto-mundo :)

Dubai World Trade Centre District designed by Hopkins Architects

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/project/uploaded_files/2034_DWTC385.jpg


Hopkins Architects have been appointed for the first Phase of the Dubai World Trade Centre District, which is at the heart of the new business district in the city. This is arguably the most important area of real estate in the Gulf and the Middle East.

The design will feature a balance of public and private spaces creating a unique mixed-use urban quarter of offices, apartments, hotels and retail use. The design includes a series of internal and external public spaces with treelined streets, light filled atria and rooftop gardens; places for people to live, work and enjoy life. The project will provide a unique human-scaled urban environment with over 1 million square metres (10 million sq ft) of developable area. The office buildings will be designed to the best environmental standards to achieve “LEED Platinum” status.

Development statistics:
Grade A1 Offices: 200,000 m2
Hotel: 2 five-star hotels proving a total of 1,000 keys
Apartments: 2,000 apartments
Retail: 32,000 m2 of double-volume units
Car parking: 8,300 spaces underground

Could this be the location of Dynamic Tower?

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Correction: IT WILL BE AT THIS LOCATION !!!!

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Development/10223690.html

^^ There are other renders which show it near palm jumeirah, and more at the marina. Who knows if it is at that plot or not

I love the Car parking concept

A video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crIF6ueWPsA

^^ There are other renders which show it near palm jumeirah, and more at the marina. Who knows if it is at that plot or not

I think the Gulf News has confirmed this as the final location.......

Work commences at Trade Centre District

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The DWTC District development received a Leed Gold Standard for being environment friendly.

on Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced the commencement of construction work at the first phase of the Dubai Trade Centre District, the integrated commercial destination that is coming up at the heart of Dubai's business district on Sheikh Zayed Road.

The District recently received Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standard pre-certification for its commitment to sustainability.

DWTC's approach to environmentally-sustainable development is in line with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to prioritise sustainable development, as outlined in the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.

The largest commercial development in the UAE built to Leed Gold standard, the District will offer more than 450,000 square metres of car parking, creating 7,000 spaces on four underground levels. The commitment to Leed will help ensure energy-efficient use of resources, reduce waste and promote the highest level occupant comfort and material recycling.

"Our excellent working relationships with our partners Dubai Municipality, Dewa and the RTA have played a major role in the seamless progression of the project from the drawing board to its current stage of implementation," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of DWTC. "By building to a Leed Gold Standard, we are also contributing to Dubai's overall positioning as an environmentally-friendly city."

One of the innovations that have been incorporated into the blueprint is the optimum use of natural light, as well as a significant amount of landscaped terraces and green areas. In addition, working in co-ordination with the Green Building Council, DWTC is deploying carbon neutral technology throughout the construction and occupation process.

With the first phase of the District set to receive tenants in 2010, the group is also looking to build sustainability principles into its world-class facilities management programme.

Statistics from the Green Building Council show that existing offices, high rises, towers and facilities are among the worst offenders when it comes to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for 39 per cent of CO2 emissions and 71 percent of electricity consumption. However, the new wave of construction and development offers the opportunity to reduce this negative impact on the environment by around 20 per cent.

With the initial excavation work being completed, more than 850,000 cubic metres of concrete is being poured into the foundations, in preparation for 2.3 million square foot of commercial office space, and 135,000sq ft of ground floor retail space that will be offered in the first phase of the development.

Piling work on the project is under way with 3,000 of the 7,000 piles in place, as Phase One of this redevelopment project will transform the entire area.

I think the numbers are totally wrong...

The plot ist roughly 340m x 340m which equals to 115600 m².
4 Levels of basement would be more or less 450000 m² BUT only 7000 car parking spaces? This would be 64 m² for each parking space. 25 m² is normal and ok but 64???
850000 m³ of concrete would be a raft foundation of 7.3 meters for the whole plot! The 7000 piles will need maybe (30 m³ each pile) 210000 m³... even then 5.5 m left for the raft! :lol:
What about these figures: 2.3 million sqf office space and 135000 sqf retail space... this is not really much (maybe someone mixed up sqf and m²) and I thought Phase 1 would include a lot of residential space?!

Dunno, this article confuses me... :nuts:

^^ You are forgeting that not all will be parking spaces, remove outter/inner walls, elevator shafts, machine rooms, access and inner roads and you can have a much smaller net area available for those 7000 parking spaces.

... ...

DWTC's approach to environmentally-sustainable development is in line with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to prioritise sustainable development, as outlined in the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.

The largest commercial development in the UAE built to Leed Gold standard, the District will offer more than 450,000 square metres of car parking, creating 7,000 spaces on four underground levels. The commitment to Leed will help ensure energy-efficient use of resources, reduce waste and promote the highest level occupant comfort and material recycling.

... ... ...



Does anyone else find this to be very ironic?

If you want to be "sustainable," protect the environment and use less resources, then including so many parking spaces goes directly against that. The article makes it sound as if the large amount of parking spaces helps the "sustainabilty" aspect.

This makes no sense to me. I have come to know "sustainabilty" as a way to decrease one's physical impact on the Earth. To me, this means using public transport, car-pooling, creating pedestrian-friendly areas, et cetera. (Yes, I understand that the public transport network is not as good as it should be; but Dubai Metro is coming and it will be directly adjacent to this. They could have tried a little harder.)

Actually, in the United States to achieve an LEED rating, access to public transport and alternative means of transport are beneficial. While it is not necessary, it does help.

Does anyone feel the same or differently about this?

^^
Good post. The company I work for gives a free public transportcard to encourage this way of travelling. People who use their own cars don't get an allowance. The gym used to be a parking-lot.

^^ Why would you need a gym if everybody rides a bicycle?

Are they really incompatible? But we are drifting off a little bit...

^^
Good post. The company I work for gives a free public transportcard to encourage this way of travelling. People who use their own cars don't get an allowance. The gym used to be a parking-lot.

Good point, Ikops. Where I live, there are several companies which subsidize bus passes while others provide free bus passes.

Such a move by companies in Dubai would be great. The businesses and residents that will be in the Trade Centre District should get free bus passes by the RTA.

I checked the route map, and found that two routes come into or just along the Trade Centre District:


Route 27 (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/routemaps/27.eps.pdf)
Route 45 (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/routemaps/045.jpg.jpg) (which is free)

There are several other routes (more than 10) which come fairly close (they come through the Trade Centre Roundabout). See the route map (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/FullBusNetwork_sm.pdf) if you want to see those routes.

Therefore, Dubai could have incorporated bus routes and the Dubai Metro into this project. It would truly have made the area "environmentally-friendly." Hopefully future developments in Dubai will take the initiative to adhere to these standards of "sustainable" development by using public transport.

i think site work is started please post site images alsoo :bash:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2861856823_21be41bb5b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2862687440_a0a8e3a381_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2861856823_21be41bb5b_o.jpg

:)

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/melkor_gds/IMG_0520.jpg?t=1224548913

^^:eek: melkor ...

http://i.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105059155.UmDbrle8.SeawingsDubaiOct08194.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105059157.uNooFqUb.SeawingsDubaiOct08195.jpg

^^ Back to the Future? :D ;)

27/11/08
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3090872771_5e32a8134a_o.jpg
Source: http://flickr.com/photos/whisperglaive/3090872771/sizes/o/

How come there are like 4 basement floors?

^^ No extra land for separate parking buildings plus not in the intention of the Goverment developer to have ugly podiums either.

Thanks for the explanation.

It's just a MASSIVE building site and can be seen quite clearly when coming out of the convention centre covered parking. Gives us an idea of ginormous this district really is!

How tall are those buildings going to be (those from aerial view)?

^^ Up to 40 I think.

The towers u/c in that area are at least 6? (:dunno:) From above pic

^^ Not all of them are towers.

Btw, when do they plan on knocking down the old world trade center apartment buildings?

^^ It depends if that area would be part of the 2nd or the 3rd phase of the complex and what effect has got the current crisis on the financing.

didnt take pics of the site but stuff is seriously popping out of the ground.

As of this week the whole Trade Centre District project is on hold indefinitely. Cranes to remain on site, but all construction has been halted.

Source: Company insider

Are you sure? The entire thing?

Dubai World Trade Centre work delayed

Angela Giuffrida

* Last Updated: March 03. 2009 4:45PM UAE / March 3. 2009 12:45PM GMT

Construction work on the first phase of the Dubai World Trade Centre District project has been slowed as the developer focuses on expanding exhibition space at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The delay means the delivery of the first office buildings at the business hub, which will include seven office buildings, two hotels and retail outlets, will be about nine months late.

“As our immediate focus is on the construction of our new exhibition halls in order to meet regional MICE industry demands, we have pushed back our build programme for our Dubai Trade Centre District project, and completion of the first office buildings in phase one of the district is expected by the end of quarter three in 2011,” a spokesman for Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) said in a statement.

Meanwhile, people familiar with the project say there has been little activity on the site for about a week while contract renegotiations take place with construction suppliers to take advantage of falling costs.

Al Jaber Engineering and Contracting, which is owned by Abu Dhabi’s Al Jaber Group, won the Dh3.4bn main construction package for the first phase in May last year.

The contract was one of the largest to be awarded in 2008.

Other companies involved in the project include Mace as project manager, WSP as structural engineer and Hopkins Architects as consultant. All three firms are based in the UK. Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) is providing the district cooling system to the project.

“We have started the renegotiation,” said a project insider.


http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090303/BUSINESS/613446415/1005

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Dubai World Trade Centre project delayed

by Fida Slayman Mar 4, 2009

Work on the Dubai World Trade Centre District project, awarded in May last year, will not be completed on time.

The first phase of the project, to include seven office buildings, two hotels and several retail outlets, is now scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2011 – nine months later than originally planned.

“We have pushed back our build programme for our Dubai Trade Centre District project, as our immediate focus is on the construction of our new exhibition halls,” a DWTC representative said in a statement.

Project insiders told The National that work on the site has stopped while new contracts that take advantage of declining costs are being renegotiated.

Al Jaber Engineering and Contracting was selected to head the US $926 million (AED3.4 billion) main construction package, in one of largest contracts awarded in 2008.

Other firms working on the project include UK-based Mace Group, WSP and Hopkins Architects.

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-4578-dubai_world_trade_centre_project_delayed/

workers there

26/April/2009

DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE DISTRICT

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26/April/2009

Burj Dubai from the WTC district

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Was just driving by the site today. It looks like work is still progressing though I don't know on which sections.

I think the workers are being shifted to the site of the new/expanded exhibition halls (which is coming up in the car park opposite the existing exhibition halls) and after that's done (in a year), they will move back to the Phae II site. This is my understanding.....

I think the workers are being shifted to the site of the new/expanded exhibition halls (which is coming up in the car park opposite the existing exhibition halls) and after that's done (in a year), they will move back to the Phae II site. This is my understanding.....

i dont think so

phase II contractor is ALEC but the exhibition halls is awarded to khansheb

( i dont know the details :ohno: )

New exhibition centre

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3588180298_df3e414bcf_b.jpg
High-Res (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pejrm/3588180298/sizes/o/in/photostream/)

aerial shot of the area
http://picasaweb.google.com/tpinkstone/Dubai2009March#5318970665148148162

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^^ Isn't this supposed to be on hold?

Agreed
moved to under C:

One part is U/C but the other part of the site seems to be filled up. Look at this old pic, it was already excavated! :nuts:

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/46255/2003365150147596826_rs.jpg

Agreed also, partial ander c is under c: :)

Work on DWTC's new extension on schedule

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/7/PublishingImages/7_16_2009/eb26_dwtc_16_small.jpg

The extension has entered the final phases of completion. (SUPPLIED)

on Thursday, July 16, 2009

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the venue operator and events organiser, yesterday announced that its new extension has entered the final phases of completion and is on track to open on schedule.

The extended facilities, to be named 'Sheikh Saeed Halls', are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

With construction on the fast track, the new space will be open and available for hosting events for the upcoming exhibition season.

The Sheikh Saeed Halls will consist of four inter-connected halls including one multi-purpose hall – 'The Trade Centre Arena'.

The arena, featuring 14- metre high ceilings and more than 9,000 square metres of covered exhibition space, has the capacity to hold concerts for about 10,000 guests.

With space for up to 34 regulation size tennis courts, the arena will be able to host a variety of events including weddings, concerts, entertainment events and official sporting and athletic events.

"One of DWTC's core strengths has always been its ability to support the changing needs of the region's Mice sector. We have seen substantial growth in a number of key shows held at our venue during the first half of 2009 and the demand for world class facilities has clearly risen," said Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO of DWTC.

"The additional halls are a critical step to provide enabling infrastructure to support this growth and our commitment to the industry has helped us maintain momentum. I am extremely pleased to see the final plans moving forward on schedule."

Design on the project began on February 23, 2009, led by design agency Dar Al Handasah. UAE-based Khansaheb Civil Engineering commenced construction work on March 23 and the first erection of structural steel was put in place on May 12.

By the end of July, a total of 4,000 tonnes of steel would have been erected, averaging 61 tonnes per day. In addition, approximately five-and-a-half kilometres of service trenches have been installed below the flooring to allow for easy access to essential water, electricity, data and communications facilities.

With the addition of the Sheikh Saeed Halls, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will provide a total of one million square feet of covered exhibition space.

http://business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/7/Pages/15072009/07162009_1ab1b75f2941401e9f948c132829af3d.aspx

First phase of new Trade Centre Plaza project on track to open this month

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Staff Report
Published: September 06, 2009, 22:56

Dubai: The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which operates the region's largest convention facilities, yesterday said the first stage of its new Trade Centre Plaza scheduled to open this month.

The new facility is being built on the existing car parking lot close to Shaikh Zayed Road just a short distance from the new DWTC Metro station.

The new plaza will host a mix of cafes and restaurants.

"This will provide additional entertainment for over a million DWTC visitors per year and it is forecast that 30 per cent of the visitors to the DWTC will arrive from the new DWTC Metro station via the new Trade Centre Plaza," a statement said yesterday.

The Trade Centre Plaza is a large open space between the DWTC Exhibition Gate the DWTC Metro station which can host outside events, exhibitions, and entertainment events.

"It is envisaged that this performance space will be utilised during the DWTC extensive events calendar, [and] also carefully managed to accommodate open air events for the public at all times," the DWTC said.

Adjacent to the Trade Centre Plaza is the soon-to-be-completed Shaikh Saeed Halls - four new interconnected halls including The Trade Centre Arena, a multipurpose space that will host concerts for up to 10,000 guests in an air conditioned, all-weather environment.

The Trade Centre Plaza will become the gateway to the Dubai World Trade Centre complex.

With amenities including retail, restaurants and coffee shops, temporary open exhibits, shaded areas and easy access to the new Metro, the project will form the heart of the DWTC and provide business and leisure travellers with an exceptional entertainment experience.

The new Trade Centre Plaza will also include an open area called the Palm Garden where exhibitors' gala dinners can be held during exhibitions.

These events will either be standing or seated events and operated by the DWTC's hospitality team through live kitchen stations.

The Palm Garden will also act as an informal entertainment area where the public can enjoy screenings of live sporting events on a large visual screen, similar to those found in other major cities around the world.

Hilal Saeed Al Merri, chief executive officer of the Dubai World Trade Centre, said: "We have seen continued growth in the number of visitors to our venues during the first half of 2009 and the demand for convenience and world class facilities has clearly risen.

The addition of the new Trade Centre Plaza is an excellent example of how [the] DWTC continues to seek ways in which to enhance the overall customer experience and support this growth."

It is also envisaged that the new Trade Centre Plaza will further strengthen the leading reputation of DWTC as a venue operator and organiser of events in the region.

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Construction/10346795.html

R

Any pictures of the progress? I passed the area a few days ago, and the project seemed to be moving along. Can somebody update us with pictures?

31/Dec/2009

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Thanks Imre. It is at ground level now.

the project completely stopped

Saw workers there on Sunday. Their working on one of the buildings right behind the trade centre apartment buildings.

work continues as normal...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/awanderinglens/4334019249/sizes/l/

at least the lights are on... maybe they have started since this picture...

Maybe Imre could look on this tomorrow....

the project completely stopped

they have completing some of the remaining work

[personally i m working in that project]

^^ Do you know when they will resume work?

Work stopped ... formwork, cranes and mashineries removed ... workers left ... site abandoned!

Construction Update

http://www.kcgemirates.com/uploads/pics/DTCD_SDY_2317.jpg

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Source

KCG Emirates Contractor

http://www.kcgemirates.com/index.php?id=2

That's very old. Just look at HHHR Tower's height

Construction Update

http://www.kcgemirates.com/uploads/pics/DTCD_SDY_2317.jpg

http://www.kcgemirates.com/index.php?id=2

Those pics almost 2 years old :)

^^Ancient!!!!!

The site is empty , all construction materials removed only rubbish left.

The site is empty , all construction materials removed only rubbish left.

Plus whatever they have built so far :)

All the contractors were asked to shift to the project involving the extension of the existing exhibition halls.... A smart move given the current situation... They will be back :cheers:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs023.snc6/165329_484318801168_126073336168_5864055_8230624_n.jpg

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http://www.alisdairmiller.com/HOME.html

A question of perspective

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No Idea what it is but where the old stock exchange was how has 2 cranes up right in front to the trade centre tower. ALso next door the old Dubai bank building looks abandoned and all branding and signage down.
Any Ideas?

They will close many branches, probably later will merge with another bank.

Government takes over Dubai Bank

http://gulfnews.com/business/banking/government-takes-over-dubai-bank-1.808828

No Idea what it is but where the old stock exchange was how has 2 cranes up right in front to the trade centre tower. ALso next door the old Dubai bank building looks abandoned and all branding and signage down.
Any Ideas?

Yes.

That branch was earmarked for demolition a long time ago to make way for the lake and public library being built at the front of the DWTC as part of the rennovation work to the existing DWTC complex.

I took photographs of the model showing this, but I need to find them!

^^ You can see what I am talking about here.... :D

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while I remember those shots, we can see that they replaced of of those low-rises near that bowl thing with an expansion of the convention centre...ofcourse those could have been place holders....

but I wonder what they are doing...and why they arent finsihing off what they started near ET.

R

could it be this???

http://i52.tinypic.com/i74xp5.jpg

http://www.radissonblu.com/upcoming-hotels

R

while I remember those shots, we can see that they replaced of of those low-rises near that bowl thing with an expansion of the convention centre...ofcourse those could have been place holders....

but I wonder what they are doing...and why they arent finsihing off what they started near ET.

R


^^ The bowl was/is supposed to be a library..... and the DWTC rennovation work could be a priority over the DWTC district work... :dunno:

could it be this???

http://i52.tinypic.com/i74xp5.jpg

http://www.radissonblu.com/upcoming-hotels

R


^^ That looks exactly like the buildings planned for Phase 1 of the DWTC district... doubt it will open in 2012.......

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^^ The bowl was/is supposed to be a library..... and the DWTC rennovation work could be a priority over the DWTC district work... :dunno:

fine...I could buy that...but if they are adding that lake...which I like...wuld they need cranes? or could they doing something to the tower?

R

fine...I could buy that...but if they are adding that lake...which I like...wuld they need cranes? or could they doing something to the tower?

R

The cranes could be for demolition of the old Dubai Bank HQ and/or for building the new library? :dunno:

Just had a thought... the crystal saucer thing may even be the new DFM as the one inside the DWTC has outgrown the space it was originally allocated. I am sure we will find out soon :)

The work is ONLY on the former parking, nowhere else.

I can guaranty you they are not building the lake, unless there is a underground parking beneath it, plus the area they are working on, is a part of the park on the model.

The work is ONLY on the former parking, nowhere else.

I can guaranty you they are not building the lake, unless there is a underground parking beneath it, plus the area they are working on, is a part of the park on the model.

I did ask about an underground car park beneath the DWTC and they said one would possibly be built, but they were unsure, mainly due to security reasons.

Instead, they said they were in the process of deciding whether the overflow car park would turn in to a permanent car park for the entire complex.

Who knows. Far too much speculation! We need a project board :)

the area in question is marked in red.

http://i54.tinypic.com/1zdpwea.jpg

R

No board there, not visible from the road at least, and they are digging. I was on the Metro yesterday but was seating on the other side, so couldn't see anything.

I was on the Metro yesterday but was seating on the other side, so couldn't see anything.

^^It's like saying I went on a holiday, but never left my hotel room! :lol:

I really do hope it's the plaza/lake/crystal saucer thing they are working on :)

Saw today several column rebars sticking out, way above ground level. hatever it is, it will not be only underground.

^^Thanks for the update!

It must be that library, or possibly the new DFM......

from today...

while I didnt get pics of the piles...they are there...but I didnt see a board

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R

^^ Excellent update!!!! :D

The location of those cranes is EXACTLY where that saucer/bowl structure sits in the model. I am almost certain that's what they are building.......... :banana:

hoping its NOT an expansion of the exhibition space!

R

If the World Trade Centre district gets built-out, what's gonna happen to the Convention and Exhibition Centre? I don't see in anywhere in the most recent models.

hoping its NOT an expansion of the exhibition space!

R

Doubtful........ It's too far away :)

If the World Trade Centre district gets built-out, what's gonna happen to the Convention and Exhibition Centre? I don't see in anywhere in the most recent models.

i think the plan may have changed...those models are a couple of yrs old...

R

its a 2 story parking garage, sign board up

its a 2 story parking garage, sign board up

SERIOUSLY?!? ew. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

R

^^ Their sense of planning is totally non existent! :ohno:

i just cant at their planning...:bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

R

I disagree that this is stupid planning.

Why:

-I think it would be hard to see from SZR, which means that it would be less of an eyesore than if it were placed anywhere else along the SZR area.

-There is obviously a need for parking in the vicinity since you can see how people have to use a piece of land opposite the DWTC for parking on Google maps.

Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DWTC+tower&hl=en&ll=25.22762,55.291008&spn=0.003926,0.008208&radius=15000&t=h&z=18

-You can't really expect for a tower to built on this particular site since it would block out a Dubai landmark. I do agree that it would have been nice though if it was the library or a tower.

-A library would be better suited at a location like DIFC, since the area offered by the parking area might be a bit claustrophobic.

The area was a parking, it wasn't enough, so they are building a multistorey one (B + G + 2). The design has the same motives (more or less) then those on the tower, so it will absolutely not look aeysore

If it helps ...

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well I still think it isnt they shuld have done! a parking bldg is something that shuld have been put near Zaabeel Hall...where those villas and that...well its not a park but that green patch of grass is near zaabeel hall...

and ofcourse u will be able to see this thing! from the trade centre roudabout and from the bridge when going from Satwa towards maktoum bridge.

did I expect a tower? No. I thot it wuld have been something to HIGHLIGHT the DWTC...and not HIDE it...and will this extra parking REALLY help that MUCH??? i find that hard to believe....given the link that was put up...

R

HIDEOUS! :puke:

it rises...u know there are OTHER spaces this thing culd have been put...theres already a patch of sand which is currenlty used as parking behind the WTC residences and infront of the exhibition halls...they culd have put it THERE!

http://i56.tinypic.com/259e6bm.jpg

R

^^^^ :ohno:

Are the building the garage close to the roundabout at Za'abeel park?

^^ It's infront of the DWTC!

There is a project named the Dubai Exhibition City which is proposed near the planned Al Maktoum Airport which is liable to complete with the existing Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre to attract top-class exhibitions in the Dubai area. The exhibition City will have about 20 exhibition halls. The Exhibition City is currently stalled due to the infamous economic crisis.

Now, as for the International Convention and Exhibition Centre, it can be expanded one last time. More highrise buildings fronting the west of 2nd Za'abeel Road* and the north of 312th Road* can be constructed with the expansion. Such an expansion will get in the way of a small "Old Quarry Park" to the southeast of the property.

*-according to Google Maps

^^^^ ????

so im wondering if this means that they will be buidling a cooling plant...

Name : District Cooling Plant Project - Dubai World Trade Centre Redevelopment More...
Description : Construction of a district cooling plant with initial capacity of 55,000 refrigeration tonnes to serve the redevelopment of Dubai World Trade Centre.
Territory : Dubai
Updated : June 6, 2012
Status : Current Project


R

^^ It appears that infrastructure now precedes developments to avoid problems of the past... the same was done at Jewel of the Creek....

^^ Or Business Bay, or Marina/JLT, etc (speaking still of district cooling)

And DIFC as well :)

March 31, 2013

Work will shortly recommence on the construction and remasterplanning of Dubai Trade Centre District, a 146,000 square metre site between the current Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and Emirates Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre said.

http://www.dubaichronicle.com/2013/03/31/construction-to-recommence-on-dubai-trade-centre-district/

http://www.dubaichronicle.com/2013/03/31/construction-to-recommence-on-dubai-trade-centre-district/

Woohoo!! :-)

Shortly as in the 3rd quarter

Amazing news:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Can also somebody please tell me what is going to be built between park towers and rose tower?
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B9&ie=UTF8&ll=25.210047,55.277989&spn=0.007067,0.011362&client=safari&oe=UTF-8&hnear=Dubai+-+United+Arab+Emirates&t=h&z=17

Can somebody please tell me what is going to be built between park towers and rose tower?

And also, are this ugly old buildings going to be demolished( or at least renovated)?
http://www.flashydubai.com/images/Sheikh_Zayed_Road_02.jpg

thank god that whole in the ground was embarrassing

THIS IS ALMOST A REPLICA OF THE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN
DOES ANY ONE HAVE A 1 OR 2BEDROOMS FOR SALE
I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN GETTING MY HANDS ON ONE OF THEM

INBOX ME THE DETAILS