His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre today approved a AED 16 billion masterplan for the enhancement and development of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Complex.
United Arab Emirates: 34 minutes ago


The plan involves a major redevelopment and enhancement of the present DWTC Complex to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and shopping facilities over a period of 7-10 years.

HH Sheikh Hamdan also directed the DWTC Board to increase the current exhibition capacity at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre by 30% within a year from now, in order to meet the surging demand for exhibition space.

The new development will complement DWTC's plans in developing the Dubai Exhibitions City, which forms an important part ofo the World Central project at Jebel Ali. The Exhibition City will provide 120,000 square metres of exhibition space upon completion of phase one in 2009.


'Both projects will provide a tremendous boost to Dubai's position as the main conference and exhibitions hub for the region and a leader in the MICE industry. Dubai has cemented its position as the premier Middle East conference and exhibitions centre. I confidently expect this development to enjoy a tremendous response from exhibitions and conventions organisers worldwide and will play a big part in Dubai's and UAE's success story,'


HH Sheikh Hamdan said.

Apart from the new convention centre, designed to be the most technologically advanced in the world, the project will add to the number of available hotels and hotel apartments in the city and will increase Dubai's capacity to hold world-class meetings and conventions. It will also include the Landmark Tower to be situated on Sheikh Zayed Road by the Emirates Towers.

any renderings?

omg!!!!!

picture at http://www.ameinfo.com/73291.html

R

Looks nice although the pic is sooo small:

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/4/19954-Artist.jpg

I'm confused, weren't they already developing the DWTC complex and adding new hotels?

I failed to understand the photo.

looks great but I still think bwtc is architechturally superior! :D

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

I knew that sandy plot of land between ET and the DWTC apartments wasnt left vacant for fun.

WOW! Thanks for the link Dubai Guy. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/4/19954-Artist.jpg

:eek:

Looking great:D
Time to add it to the boom thread. Another supertall? :D

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/2236/dwtc3od.jpg

:eek:

Looking great:D
Time to add it to the boom thread. Another supertall? :D

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/2236/dwtc3od.jpg

cheers for that, Malec! :cheers:

Much clearer now.... Goodbye to the ugly DWTC apartments. :D In the render you can see the poor Novotel and Ibis being dwarfed by all the towers. tee hee! And I also like that round, stadium like structure on the existing car parlk. cool.

I like Landmark Tower. It looks fantastic! :drunk:

and judging by the size of the Novotel hotel, LT looks like it is going to be atleast 350m tall. :D

Great. It's quite empty in the area right now, isn't it?

Great. It's quite empty in the area right now, isn't it?

yep.... large patch of sand between Emirates Towers and the DWTC Apartments.

Whenever some project is under construction and you think everything will be finished by a certain date, they announce more stuff that take longer to finish. I keep thinking I'll be seeing orange cones and construction boards and stuff.. I wait for the day when there's no more construction, it ruins the scenery.

finally this waste of land next to emirates towers has an end

big skyline coming up :eek:

it's getting more and more and more and more and more and more and more and more and more......



http://www.dwtc.com/Kiosk/news875.htm

now that's a nice surprise after an exhausting day.
thread in towers section anyone?

looks really amazing, hope they release new renders soon, but again i doubt it :bash:

Glad to see things really filling up. I suppose every bit of land will be used in the end. Hope they leave room for parks and stuff like that. I guess business bay wil have some though. :)

Larger image :cheers:
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/1411/dwtc0cm.jpg

UNITED TOWER??? :eek:

It doesn't really look like it but hopefully this is a rough render and it will actually be united tower. (that was one of my favourites :D)

there are similarities and the plot is the same
anyway, we cannot be sure that this render shows the real tower and the real proportions

yet an awesome project

looks like these 3 old 15 storey dwtc apartments buildings will be demolished!!!!

United Tower is the best tower ever proposed for Dubai (IMHO). There's a new one for Kuwait which reminds me of it. But it does look like this rough render might turn out to be United.

Excuse my ignorance in interpreting images, but what's that circular building?

^ Exibition Center's extension, where now is the open parking lot. Maybe it will be also a parking lot, or a big conference hall.

Where is Dubai Bank???? There's a highrise in that spot.

Wait a sec, there's a Dubai Metro station right in front of that circular building, so it must be a conference hall.

there are similarities and the plot is the same
anyway, we cannot be sure that this render shows the real tower and the real proportions

yet an awesome project

looks like these 3 old 15 storey dwtc apartments buildings will be demolished!!!!

:master: :naughty: :tiasd: :dance:


YES! :D

Wait a sec, there's a Dubai Metro station right in front of that circular building, so it must be a conference hall.

yep, looks like a conference hall... and goodbye to dubai bank's old hq and hello to their new super tall HQ? :colgate:???? :eek2: :cheers:

someone please post a render of united tower for all of us! :D please :D

BTW..... Can u tell that I am REALLY excited about this project? I think it is my new favourite project! :nocrook: :horse: :okay: :dj: :cheer: :tyty:

Now I understood the pic.

What is so speciall about it? lol

Now I understood the pic.

What is so speciall about it? lol

i like the look of landmark tower and the round conference centre, which will be the worlds most technologically advanced conference centre and also the fact that those ugly buildings and villas that are part of the DWTC complex will be destroyed. :D

here we go.....

http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=34618&drawingID=30806

:D

No image there buddy ;)

But now HERE WE GO!!! :D

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/9227/7c-unitedtower1.jpg

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/4669/08-unitedtower2.jpg

http://www.tp.spt.fi/~jukarkil/uae/united_tower.gif

No image there buddy ;)

But now HERE WE GO!!! :D

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/9227/7c-unitedtower1.jpg

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/4669/08-unitedtower2.jpg

http://www.tp.spt.fi/~jukarkil/uae/united_tower.gif


brilliant! :D

Cheers for that, mate! :) :cheers:

Nice! Looks like another 300m+ tower! :)

84 storeys and exactly 350m at last count....

if this is going to be united tower... :eek:
why not...

ITS UNITED TOWER!

nick after your 666m thing i do not trust you anymore.

nevertheless i want to know where you got this :D

Beeing a fan of Dubai is the most pleasant thing in the world.

For the people who don`t know where:
It`s the area between the WTC and the Emirates Towers.
http://tinypic.com/4juxdz

nice....

but when they will start??

and do we know who are the architects???

well who wants to bet that this is the united tower.... love the symmmetry in this building

hell yeah bitches!
now we will have a seamless skyline from park square, to new DWTC, to DIFC, to BDC, to BB.

Mind your language.

AED 16 billion! that's a lot of money
great looking project, and even greater if that really would be the united tower.

well
it's definitely not the original design of united tower
compare renders

anyway, surprising a building so similar is proposed for the same plot!

nick after your 666m thing i do not trust you anymore.

nevertheless i want to know where you got this :D

666 metres was acurate, and i got that from bonyans press conference.

This is the united tower project. but the renderings we had of it were only preliminary sketches, it may look a little different in reality. but sorry cant tell you where i found out about this. but i can say it was from someone in dubai. if that helps.

heh heh. cool! Will still be 1m shorter than ET. They should make it taller! :D

Dubai: Dubai's expo sector, a major revenue earner for the emirate, yesterday received its biggest endorsement with the announcement of a Dh16 billion redevelopment of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) site that will host 40 skyscrapers when completed.

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, approved a new masterplan for the redevelopment of the DWTC complex at a meeting of its board of directors on Monday.

"Dubai has cemented its position as the premier Middle East conference and exhibitions centre. I confidently expect this development to enjoy a tremendous response from exhibitions and conventions organisers worldwide and will play a major role in Dubai's and the UAE's success story," Shaikh Hamdan said.

The new plan, still in the conceptual stage, will cover the existing site and stretch to the Emirates Towers.

"The existing facilities at the DWTC site will gradually be demolished and redeveloped," a DWTC spokesman told Gulf News.

"The Trade Centre Residences will be demolished and new towers will be built in phases. The entire project will be a mixed-use development with a combination of hotels, exhibition halls, residences, shopping arcades and office towers built over a period of 7-10 years."

DWTC tower, which remains one of 'old Dubai's' landmarks, will remain. However, Shaikh Rashid Hall, the country's largest convention centre built ahead of the World Bank and IMF conference in 2003, is likely to be replaced with an advanced and larger convention facility.

It will also include the Landmark Tower to be situated on Shaikh Zayed Road by the Emirates Towers, shopping outlets, residential complexes, parking facilities and links to the Dubai Light Rail metro system.

In terms of investment, the project surpasses the Dh15 billion expansion of the Dubai International Airport and joins Dubai's mega projects club that includes Dubai Waterfront, Palm Deira, Jebel Ali Airport City and Dubailand.

The annoucement comes amid growing concerns among organisers of large exhibitions, Index, the Big 5, Arabian Travel Market and Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (Gitex) as they have outgrown the capacity of the existing venue that houses eight exhibition halls, a large convention hall, two hotels and two office towers.

Shaikh Hamdan also directed the DWTC Board to increase the current exhibition capacity by 30 per cent within a year, in order to meet the surging demand for exhibition space.

Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector is one of the largest contributors to Dubai's growing tourism industry, that accounts for more than 18 per cent of Dubai's Dh110 billion GDP.

"Both projects (DWTC redevelopment and Dubai Exhibition City) will provide a tremendous boost to Dubai's position as the main conference and exhibitions hub for the region and a leader in the MICE industry," Shaikh Hamdan said.

The announcement comes at a time when the government is building a new expo facility under Dubai Exhibition City that will be part of the Jebel Ali Airport City. The Exhibition City will provide 120,000 square metres of space upon completion of phase one in 2009.

"Meetings and conventions contributes 40 per cent to our tourism industry," Awadh Al Seghayer, director of Dubai Convention Bureau (DCV), told Gulf News recently.

Wow great news Re-doing the hotel site was poor compared to what eles was going around the DWTC. Glad to see its all comming up now

after looking at it appears all that will remain is the old WTC Tower ?

Beeing a fan of Dubai is the most pleasant thing in the world.

For the people who don`t know where:
It`s the area between the WTC and the Emirates Towers.
http://tinypic.com/4juxdz


Which one is WTC sorry for my ignorance

WTC is the building the pic has been taken from. naturally, it cant be seen in the photo.

so all the space you can see up to the emirates towers (on the left hand side of the freeway) will be the new development.

here we go.....

http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=34618&drawingID=30806

:D

:eek2: OK, i take back what i said about bwtc being better!!

:eek2: OK, i take back what i said about bwtc being better!!


heh hehe.... i knew you would see things my way. :cheers:

40 Towers????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOAH!!!!

And the destruction of the current convention centre??!?????!?!?!!!?!?! Why? LOL

yes to soon

nice !! ... :)

Articel:

Dubai to redevelop The World Trade Centre
6-Dec-2005

One of Dubai's age old real estate development, the World Trade Centre will undergo a gradual yet massive reconstruction worth Dh16 billion. The existing site will slowly be demolished and the Trade Centre will be extended to the Emirates Tower. Due to be built over a decade, The DWTC tower new complex will be a mixed-use development consisting of hotels, exhibition halls, residences, shopping arcades and office towers and will host 40 skyscrapers when completed.

The new master plan for the redevelopment of the DWTC complex was approved by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, at a meeting of its board of directors on Monday.


World Trade Centre

Shaikh Hamdan said; "Dubai has cemented its position as the premier Middle East conference and exhibitions centre. I confidently expect this development to enjoy a tremendous response from exhibitions and conventions organizers worldwide and will play a major role in Dubai's and the UAE's success story,"

Shaikh Hamdan also directed the DWTC Board to increase the current exhibition capacity by 30 per cent within a year, in order to meet the surging demand for exhibition space.

I knew the land had to be used. Next to DIFC, SZR, BDC it will look great. This skyline will be huge and it kicks the arses of thos who call the current SZR a fake skyline.

There are some great pictures in Al Bayan if anyone can buy it.

whaaaaaaaaaaaaat
they want to replace sheikh rashid hall :eek2:

after maybe 8 years they might demolish it???? :wtf: :lol:

not a good idea if you ask me, that means no conferences for maybe 2 years!!!

whaaaaaaaaaaaaat
they want to replace sheikh rashid hall :eek2:

after maybe 8 years they might demolish it???? :wtf: :lol:

not a good idea if you ask me, that means no conferences for maybe 2 years!!!

I cant believe it either, but it appears that they will be tearing that thing down. :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

If they are smart, they will build the new one in the car park first and then destroy the Convention Centre. Still crazy, though! :bash:

the Ex center at Dubai land will take over while they knock this down right ?

lol, its only 2 years old. anywhere else in the world the population would be going crazy at the leader for wasting the peoples money!

I dont think that they will demolish it.

They said the expansion will increase the capacity by 30%. They would have said something about demolishing the hall.

I dont think that they will demolish it.

They said the expansion will increase the capacity by 30%. They would have said something about demolishing the hall.

Well thats what Hamdan said.... EVERYTHING will be gradually replaced EXCEPT for the WTC. So we will have to wait and see. :dunno:

that isnt what I read in the arabic version but who knows

It doesnt look like United Tower

http://tinypic.com/idh9q1.jpg

http://tinypic.com/idhafo.jpg

http://tinypic.com/idhb2v.jpg

http://tinypic.com/idhbbc.jpg

http://tinypic.com/idhcvt.jpg

http://tinypic.com/idhd8l.jpg

http://tinypic.com/idhdgi.jpg

thanks a lot smussuw

this looks jaw-dropping, especially the tower
like some lumberjack tried to cut down a tree with a huge ax :D

I wonder how tall that thing is.

It is united tower, its just been changed a little.

The renderings dont include the residence. will this go too?

expect 300+
add it to your thread please malec :)

i am sure better renders available soon

looks amazing.

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:




WOW! I love the curved roof on the new exhibition halls and the whole thing just looks fantastic!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:



:dance:


This REALLY is my favourite Dubai project. I love it! :colgate:

expect 300+
add it to your thread please malec :)

i am sure better renders available soon

looks amazing.

i say 350m+ :D

Holy crap, look how thin it is!! Anyway, I doubt this is the final design

expect 300+
add it to your thread please malec :)

i am sure better renders available soon

looks amazing.
I will in a while. This week's been crazy with all the new stuff released. I'm sure I'll forget some.

seems to be a diff tower to me

Holy crap, look how thin it is!! Anyway, I doubt this is the final design

could be cos of the angle we are looking at it from....

http://tinypic.com/idh9q1.jpg

Looks sweet. The tower is nice, but imo, that united tower is better.

If you compare the length of the shadows in the layout map the tower appears to be a bit shorter than ET.

^^ Yes but there's some tower in the way so you can't see the full shadow. I think they're about the same height. 300m+ anyway though.

in-SANEly cool!! :)

^^ Yes but there's some tower in the way so you can't see the full shadow. I think they're about the same height. 300m+ anyway though.
You're talking about the bottom right corner, correct? Tower or not the shadow is roughly the length of ET's minus 20-30m imo. The tower also appears to be much wider than the one in the most recent renders, closer to United towers size.

DWTC project gets approval

The US $4.4 billion (AED 16 billion) masterplan for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has been approved.

The current DWTC site will gradually be demolished and new towers built in phases over the next seven to 10 years.

The new development will cover the existing site and stretch to the Emirates Towers. When completed, it will host a combination of hotels, exhibition halls, office and residential accommodation and shopping arcades.

DWTC tower, which remains one of ‘old Dubai’s’ landmarks, will remain. But Sheikh Rashid Hall is likely to be replaced with a larger convention facility.

The project was approved by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai, UAE minister of finance and industry and chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre.
“Dubai has cemented its position as the premier Middle East conference and exhibitions centre,” he said.

“I confidently expect this development to enjoy a tremendous response from exhibitions and conventions organisers worldwide and will play a major role in Dubai’s and the UAE’s success story.”

HH Sheikh Hamdan also directed the DWTC board to increase the current exhibition capacity at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre by 30% within the next year, in order to meet the surging demand for exhibition space.

So expand it now and then knock it down within 6 years and rebuild it larger again !!!
How very Dubai

so expand it now and then knock it with in 6 years and rebulit it larger again
How very Dubai

You know, that spare cash you have no idea what to do with :D.

OMG, this is how NY's New WTC building will lokk like!!! isnt it too bad to copy other's project? and for the same purpose?!

^^ I see no resemblance.

Come on,, they have much in common,,,,,,,

http://www.xs4all.nl/~hnetten/freedomtowernew.jpg

--vs--

http://tinypic.com/idh9q1.jpg




Nope, still don't see it. :)

nor do i

Not 100% but a reasonable match!

http://www.fgould.com/images/img/LMDC%201_2.jpg

yes i does, both give the same imperssion...

^^ That's the old design.

Anyway, I see a tiny resemblance but still, the one in Dubai has a different shape, different colour, different details, doesn't twist, etc...

http://tinypic.com/idh9q1.jpg[/img]




Nope, still don't see it. :)


is this kincked building what will be dubai WTC? yeak,,, :eek2: ugly..

I doubt it's fully designed so I won't judge until we see the finallised version :cheers:

Does this building open its mouth and jump to differet locations as well?

who says this is the final design? it will certainly change or turn out different
and if you want to see any similarity, you will see it

well, i don;t see any

DWTC plans $4.36bn redevelopment

Dubai

A Dh16 billion ($4.36 billion) masterplan for the enhancement and development of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) complex has been approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The plan involves a major redevelopment of the present DWTC complex to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and shopping facilities over a period of seven to 10 years.
Sheikh Hamdan also directed the DWTC board to increase the current exhibition capacity at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre by 30 per cent within a year from now, in order to meet the surging demand for exhibition space.
The new development will complement DWTC’s plans to develop the Dubai Exhibitions City, which forms an important part of the World Central project at Jebel Ali. The Exhibition City will provide 120,000 sq m of exhibition space upon completion of Phase One in 2009.
“Both projects will provide a tremendous boost to Dubai’s position as the main conference and exhibitions hub for the region and a leader in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sector. Dubai has cemented its position as the premier key Middle East conference and exhibitions centre,” he says.
“I confidently expect this development to enjoy a tremendous response from exhibitions and conventions organisers worldwide and will play a big part in Dubai’s and UAE’s success story,” he says.
Apart from the new convention centre, designed to be the most technologically advanced in the world, the project will add to the number of available hotels and hotel apartments in the city and will increase Dubai’s capacity to hold world-class meetings and conventions.
It will also include the Landmark Tower to be situated on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Emirates Towers, shopping outlets, residential complexes, parking facilities and links to the advanced Dubai Light Rail metro system.

4Bn $ :eek:

and 7-10 years...

2015 seems to be the aim for everything somehow...

^^prepping for the Olympics...


;)

http://www.dsud2006.ae/Admin/Content/Images/Location%20map.jpg

http://www.dsud2006.ae/Admin/Content/Images/Dubai%20map/dubaiMap-big.jpg

flo - may i ask how you get this stuff from this website
http://www.dsud2006.ae doesn't work and it's password protected

hacker? :D

that's my secret.
I'll tell you if you give me a small present, some sauerkraut maybe? :D


nah dennis it just works for me, you cannot use www.dsud2006.ae but try http://www.dsud2006.ae/en/?T=2&ID=4 and then just click around... :)

Has Dubai made its bid for 2016 yet? Man....i wish someone could go into the future and take a whole bunch of pics of Dubai in 10 years. It would be completely different! It would look like the renderings from the Dubai Waterfront project. I get dizzy just thinking about it.

More interesting developments on this one...

Three shortlisted for DWTC redevelopment
CONSTRUCTION UAE
23 Dec 2005

Three firms have been shortlisted for the project management services (PMS) contract on the estimated AED 16,000 million ($4,358 million) redevelopment of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) complex. Among the bidders are Australia’s Bovis Lend Lease and UK-based Mace International. The proposed development includes a convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel flats, shopping facilities and a landmark tower to be built next to Emirates Towers. The project will be developed over seven-10 years. The US’ HOK prepared the masterplan (MEED 9:12:05).

This one seems to have been fast tracked. Good! :cheers:

HOK masterplan :D this will dense , like the marina :D

now here it comes

first phase to start next month :eek:



DWTC begins construction of new exhibition hall

Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), DWTC has begun the initial phases of construction of a new exhibition hall for the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/7/20807-DWTCExhibitionHall.jpg
Artist's impression of the new hall at DICEC.

Construction of the hall will begin in February 2006 and will take eight months to complete. The project will add 15,000 square metres of exhibition space to the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), thus increasing the available space by 30 percent.


'Dubai's Conference and Exhibition sector is undergoing massive growth and, as a result, demand for space is outstripping supply significantly. In 2005, shows at the DICEC grew in terms of exhibition space at levels ranging from 10 percent through to 58 percent, and we are looking to ensure that the facilities are available to support such growth rates and enable organisers to continue to provide the world class standard of events that visitors have come to expect,'


said DWTC Director General Helal Saeed Al Marri.

'We are confident that this increase in exhibition space will be welcomed by local, regional and international exhibition organizers as an important facility which will help them to grow their business, and will also provide us with a competitive edge as we look to attract the world's biggest and most prestigious events to Dubai,' he added.

In recent years there has been a surge in demand for exhibition space as Dubai's MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry expands in both scope and scale. DWTC has played a major role in supporting the growth and development of this important industry through the provision of high level facilities, and sees the expansion as an important step in securing the long-term growth of the sector.

Al Marri continued: 'Recognizing the developing needs of the sector and the important growth opportunities that lie ahead, we have put two major stages of a strategic development plan in place to provide sufficient exhibition space for the future. The first stage is based upon expanding and enhancing the current exhibition space and facilities at DICEC to support the growth of the industry over the next three years.'

'The second stage will enable us to meet the exciting demands of the future, through the construction of Dubai Exhibition City, part of the Jebel Ali Airport City, which will offer a staggering 120,000 sqm of exhibition space by the year 2009.'

The new hall will enable further growth of the major events held at DICEC, such as GITEX, Gulfood, Arab Health, Middle East International Motor Show, Arabian Travel Market and Big 5.

These events have already recorded staggering growth rates in 2005. GITEX 2005, for example, attracted 1163 exhibitors, an increase of 12 percent over the previous year; Gulfood 2005 saw an increase of 58 percent in the number of exhibitors over the previous event; while Big Five welcomed 2000 exhibitors, an increase of 25%.

The construction of the exhibition hall is the first phase of a longer-term plan involving a major redevelopment and enhancement of the present DWTC complex to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and shopping facilities over a period of seven to 10 years. The cost of the project will be AED 16 billion.

if just the metro was as fast ;)

not bad not bad, this along with DIFC i one of the major projects UC in 2006.

BB might take a bit longer.

I have said it before and I will say it again... This is one of my all time favourite Dubai projects and I love the fact that it is being fast tracked! :D Any idea where this is coming up, exactly? Its hard to tell fro the pic.

This also appeared in todays papers:
DWTC to start first phase of Dh16bn expansion plan

Events held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Dicec) last year grew between 10 and 58 per cent, according to its Director General Helal Saeed Al Marri.

Announcing the start of the Dh16 billion expansion of the convention centre, Al Marri said: “In 2005, shows at the Dicec grew in terms of exhibition space at levels ranging from 10 per cent through to 58 per cent. We are looking to ensure that the facilities are available to support such growth rates and enable organisers to continue to provide the world class standard of events that visitors have come to expect.” The initial phase begins next month with the construction of a new exhibition hall. Construction of the hall will begin in February and take eight months to complete.The project will add 15,000 square metres of exhibition space to Dicec, increasing the available space by 30 per cent.

“Dubai’s conference and exhibition sector is undergoing massive growth and, as a result, demand for space is outstripping supply significantly,” said the director general.

“We are confident that this increase in exhibition space will be welcomed by local, regional and international exhibition organisers as an important facility, which will help them to grow their business and will also provide us with a competitive edge as we look to attract the world’s biggest and most prestigious events to Dubai,” he added.

In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for exhibition space as Dubai’s Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhi bitions) industry expands in both scope and scale.

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has played a major role in supporting the growth and development of this important industry through the provision of high-level facilities, and sees the expansion as an important step in securing the long-term growth of the sector.

Al Marri continued: “Recognising the developing needs of the sector and the important growth opportunities that lie ahead, we have put two major stages of a strategic development plan in place to provide sufficient exhibition space for the future.

“The first stage is based upon expanding and enhancing the current exhibition space and facilities at DICEC to support the growth of the industry over the next three years.

“The second stage will enable us to meet the exciting demands of the future, through the construction of Dubai Exhibition City, part of the Jebel Ali Airport City, which will offer a staggering 120,000 sqm of exhibition space by the year 2009.” The construction of the exhibition hall is the first phase of a longer-term plan involving a major redevelopment and enhancement of the present DWTC complex to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and shopping facilities over a period of seven to 10 years.

I also noticed that the area where Landmark Tower is supposedly going to be built has been sealed off on SZR!!!!!!

Right here.....

http://tinypic.com/jpkcuh.jpg



And yes Flo, if only the Metro project moved this fast! :bash:

the DWTC map they gave us shows the area below this huge free plot and down till the WTC.

so i don't know if this plot is part of the new DWTC but it must be actually. and if so i am sure the landmark tower will be there.

I am sure it is part of the DWTC and from the plans for the new DWTC development, it appears that Landmark tower will come up right here, so lets hope itts one of the first things to get built. :D

so does anyone know what is going on here? Why have they sealed off this huge piece of land next to ET????

Just saw a presentation on this project and it really has the wow factor. Sorry to dissappoint some but the 'ugly' apartments will be a here for a few years as this project will go on through to about 2014. So the apartments will be here for about another 3 years. As for the round stadium like thing - it is a auditorium and will have a capacity of about 12000! for concerts and stuff like that. It was the initiall presentation so like someone rightly said it would change as time goes by but all I can say is if you did not see enough construction cranes - well there are alot more coming here.

I dont think that they will demolish it.

They said the expansion will increase the capacity by 30%. They would have said something about demolishing the hall.


You are right - It is an expansion - come on fellas you really thought they would bring it down. I just got here so i'm still trying to catch up :)

Don't look at the shadows - its just a model! but of what I heard its going to be taller than the ET - will let you know exactly how tall when I find out.

How many towers will be in the New DWTC?

I mean really tall ones!!

You don't see them all in the model but they are looking to have about 50 to 60 buldings in all ( how many will be the really tall towers - that I cant say)

well, no matter how many supertalls will be there it will be a great project i'm sure

50 to 60 buildings
man, more than i expected, will be quite packed then, pretty dense i'd say
gives a good downtown feeling then!

I know It would be pretty dense - I can't see how but that what they say. And to answer your question Celtic that area has been sealed off for a while now. Its actually used as an overflow for the parking for the major exhibitions. No work taking place there as of now.

Khansaheb wins DWTC
CONSTRUCTION UAE
24 Mar 2006
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has awarded the local Khansaheb Civil Engineering the estimated AED 150 million ($41 million) main contract for the extension of the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The local/UK Al-Naboodah Laing O’Rourke was the only other bidder. The eight-month contract will add 15,000 square metres of exhibition space and increase the facility’s capacity by 30 per cent. A redevelopment of the entire complex is also planned and a landmark tower is to be built next to Emirates Towers. The UK’s Mace International is the project manager; the US’ HOK prepared the masterplan (MEED 10:2:06).

R

compared to what is coming up here an expansion of the conference centre is rather boring

really excted to see when it starts

^^ dito

Didn't know where to post this

Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre's new 'Zabeel Hall' on track for September opening

Development work on the new exhibition hall for Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) is moving ahead on schedule, following the official ground-breaking ceremony today.

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(left to right): DWTC Board Member Abdulla Mohammed Rafia; DWTC Director General Helal Saeed Al Marri, Mr. Tariq Khansaheb, Member of the Board of Directors, Khansaheb, lay the foundation stone for the new project.

The new hall was officially named as the 'Zabeel Hall' following the ceremony.

DWTC Director General Helal Saeed Al Marri and DWTC Board Member Abdulla Mohammed Rafia laid the foundation stone for the project and congratulated the construction companies involved on the work completed to date. Tariq Khansaheb, Member of the Board of Directors, represented the construction company Khansaheb at the ceremony.

The Zabeel Hall - which will add 15,000 square metres of exhibition space to DICEC, increasing the available space by 30 percent - is set to open in September 2006, providing significant additional capacity for conventions and exhibitions in Dubai, and enabling the centre to welcome more companies from around the world.

As part of the development process, DICEC ordered the development of the steel infrastructure and externals in 2005, ahead of the initial work on the foundations, to ensure completion of the project in time for the busy autumn exhibition season.

'Dubai World Trade Centre is proud to follow the far-sighted directive of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), to construct the new Zabeel Hall, which is destined to play an important role in the future development of the MICE industry in the UAE and wider region,' said DWTC Director General Helal Saeed Al Marri.

'The new exhibition hall will provide a world-class facility that will enable DICEC to both attract new business and expand the capacity and facilities offered to existing events at the centre,' he added.

Alongside the new exhibition hall, the development will also create an additional 1,500 spaces on land adjacent to the main DICEC complex.

'We're pleased that the project is running to schedule and we will be able to support expanded exhibitions and conventions from September 2006 onwards. Everything about the development process has been designed to minimize inconvenience in the short-term and maximise business opportunity in the long-term for our partners and tenants,' he added.

The construction of the exhibition hall is the first phase of a longer-term plan involving a major redevelopment and enhancement of the present DICEC complex to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and shopping facilities. The cost of the project will be AED 16 billion.

are they building this on the szr car park?


pics please!

yay!!! I love this project so much! :D

wow in less than 5 months this thing will be ready!!

R

^^ This project has obviously been fast tracked. :D

Finally a better render of the masterplan

and it seems like the landmark tower will indeed be built:

http://www.bymnews.com/new/images/stories/category67/contentItem21465/dubai.jpg

looks awesome.

^^seriously.

:D

Finally a better render of the masterplan

and it seems like the landmark tower will indeed be built:

http://www.bymnews.com/new/images/stories/category67/contentItem21465/dubai.jpg

looks awesome.

Still cant see much... not much of a difference from the previous render we had... will have to wait longer

related

DWTC selects architect for 'Masterplan'

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today released the names of the successful architectural and engineering firms selected to develop a major section of the AED 16 billion Masterplan for the enhancement of the DWTC Complex and surrounding area.

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Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

Internationally-renowned Hopkins Architects, of the UK, was chosen as lead architect following an in-depth review process that examined the proposals and track records of a significant number of the world's leading companies.

Global consultancy firm WSP Group was selected as the engineer for the project. These are the first two companies to be announced in connection with this audacious development.

The Masterplan, which was approved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, will enhance the area surrounding the iconic DWTC Tower to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and commercial facilities.

It will incorporate the Landmark Tower, to be situated on Sheikh Zayed Road by the Emirates Towers, along with shopping outlets, modern residential developments, parking facilities and links to the advanced Dubai Light Rail metro system.

Under the agreement, Hopkins and WSP will be responsible for developing a 130,000 square metre mixed-used development within the DWTC district.

'Our aim is that this first phase of the DWTC Masterplan will incorporate iconic design and inspiring architecture. To this end, we have selected two of the world's leading companies to help us achieve this goal,' said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

'We are confident that the architectural plans they are developing will contribute to the creation of one of the world's leading business districts, at the heart of Dubai,' he added.

One of my fave projects ever marches on! Some sketchy info about Landmark Tower aswell - All taken from this AM's papers..

DWTC moves forward with Dh16b project
BY LUCIA DORE (Senior Correspondent)

15 August 2006



DUBAI — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is a step closer to realising its Dh16 billion ($4.4 billion) masterplan, following the announcement of the firms that will execute a major section of the project.


Hopkins Architects of the UK, known internationally for creating some iconic structures and award winning designs, was chosen as lead architect.

Global consultancy firm WSP Group was selected as the engineer for the project. Hopkins and WSP will be responsible for developing a 130,000 square metre mixed-used development within the DWTC district. These are the first two companies to be announced in connection with this development.

Director-General, Dubai World Trade Centre, Helal Saeed Al Marri said: "Our aim is that this first phase of the DWTC masterplan will incorporate iconic design and inspiring architecture. To this end, we have selected two of the world's leading companies to help us achieve this goal."

The project is designed to enhance the area surrounding the DWTC Tower to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and commercial facilities. It will incorporate the Landmark Tower, to be situated on Sheikh Zayed Road by the Emirates Towers, along with shopping outlets, modern residential developments, parking facilities and links to the Dubai Light Rail metro system.

As part of the makeover, a decision has to be made on the future of the Novotel Hotel — located next to the convention centre. There are rumours that it will be demolished. But according to a DWTC spokesperson a decision has yet to be made. "It is not yet finalised. A full announcement of the details will be made at the end of September," he said.

The first phase of the DWTC development is to be completed at the end of 2009 at the same time as the first phase of Dubai Exhibition City at Jebel Ali, also part of the DWTC. The cost of this project is about Dh8 billion.

It is envisaged that all mega-exhibitions will be held at the Jebel Ali complex, such as the 2009 Dubai Air Show, while smaller conventions will be hosted at the DWTC. The "big switch" will take place when the first phase of these two facilities are complete, the DWTC spokesperson said.

i did not know DEC belongs to DWTC.

still waiting for this beauty to emerge.... Any more details, anyone? SA Boy?

http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tower8je.jpg

what's with the 84F united Tower? on Emporis the status is Never Built. is it still
up-to-date or not?

well hopefully we will get a new one or the same one on the location, there will be a centerpiece tower for DWTC next to Emirates towers, no doubt.

First phase of DWTC Masterplan will 'transform skyline' of Dubai

The implementation of the Dubai World Trade Centre Masterplan will transform one of the Middle East's major business districts through the delivery of a striking architectural vision for the world, according to executives at a signing ceremony in Dubai this week.

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(left to right) Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre and Tom Smith, Director, WSP sign the agreement.

n line with DWTC's vision to set a world-class standard for the whole DWTC complex as a state-of-the-art business quarter, two of the world's leading design practices - Hopkins Architects and William Sale Partnership - have today signed a design agreement for the first phase of the mixed-used master plan approved earlier this year by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Before the ceremony, Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, DWTC, met with Sir Michael Hopkins for Hopkins Architects and Thomas Smith, for William Sale Partnership, and discussed Dubai World Trade Centre's ambition to create a business quarter that will be globally recognisable as the epicentre of Dubai's emerging central business district.

'The appointment of Hopkins Architects and WSP highlights the importance we are placing on world-class architecture for the DWTC Masterplan,' said Helal Saeed Al Marri.

'Following the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, our aim is to create truly outstanding properties at the very heart of Dubai, supported by all the facilities required to host world-class meetings and conventions,' he added.

The area surrounding the DWTC Tower will be enhanced and remodelled to include a state-of-the-art convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments and related commercial facilities.

'We are enormously excited to have been selected to design the first phase of the most outstanding and important development site in Dubai,' said Sir Michael Hopkins at the signing ceremony. 'Hopkins Architects has been tasked with designing a DWTC district that will define the character of the entire area as a development of international standard and status. We look forward to meeting this challenge and working with DWTC on part of their proactive and visionary development.'

The project contains two hotels, more than 2,000 apartments and 250,000 sq. m of offices with related retail and car parking.

Hopkins' proposal will create a development with a vibrant mix of public and private spaces, linked by pedestrian routes which are all quickly and easily accessible.

'Projects of this scale and vision require world class companies to deliver them and we're confident that the collaboration between DWTC, William Sale Partnership and Hopkins Architects provides the right foundations for this development,'said Thomas Smith, Senior Executive, WSP Group.

Using the highest standards in design, the buildings will be environmentally sustainable and will be carefully designed to the highest quality. All offices and residences will make the best use of the abundant sunlight, with naturally-lit interior spaces alongside landscaped terraces.

Plans for the new district are scheduled to be unveiled at the end of the year, with a special series of presentations planned to coincide with Cityscape, The International Property Investment & Development Event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in December.

A model for the DWTC will be shown at The MIPIM Asia Conference 27-29 September, Hong Kong.

we need someone in Hong kong to check that model, this project screams for kickass towers.

great news, can't wait to see the model.

Sunday, 8 October 2006
DWTC extension will transform Dubai’s skyline
by Sarah Gain


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Helal Saeed Al Marri, DWTC and Sir Michael Hopkins, Hopkins Architects, ink the first-phase design contract.

The implementation of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) masterplan will transform one of the Middle East’s major business districts through the delivery of a striking architectural vision for the world, according to executives at a signing ceremony in Dubai last month.

In line with DWTC’s vision to set a world-class standard for the whole DWTC complex as a state-of-the-art business quarter, two of the world’s leading design practices — Hopkins Architects (HA) and William Sale Partnership (WSP) — have signed a design agreement for the first phase of the mixed-used master plan approved earlier this year by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of DWTC.

According to Helal Saeed Al Marri, director general, DWTC, the centre has ambitious plans to create a business quarter that will be globally recognisable as the epicentre of Dubai’s emerging central business district. Al Marri hopes that both HA and WSP will play a major part in this development.

“The appointment of Hopkins Architects and WSP highlights the importance we are placing on world-class architecture for the DWTC masterplan,” said Al Marri. “Following the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, our aim is to create truly outstanding properties at the very heart of Dubai, supported by all the facilities required to host world-class meetings and conventions,” he added.

The area surrounding the DWTC Tower will be enhanced and remodelled to include a convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments.

“We are enormously excited to have been selected to design the first phase of the most outstanding and important development site in Dubai,” said Sir Michael Hopkins, chairman of HA.

“Hopkins Architects has been tasked with designing a DWTC district that will define the character of the entire area as a development of international standard and status. We look forward to working with the DWTC on part of their development.”

The project contains two hotels, more than 2000 apartments and 250,000m² of offices with related retail and car parking facilities. Hopkins’ proposal includes a mix of public and private spaces and all the buildings will be environmentally sustainable.

:cheers2:

hope this project will include a 300m+ tower

^^ The Landmark Tower certanly is. However it shouldn't be more then 350 m, since it will shadow the "just accross the road" Emirates (Office) Tower.

^^ The Landmark Tower certanly is. However it shouldn't be more then 350 m, since it will shadow the "just accross the road" Emirates (Office) Tower.


Thats not what I heard from my sources... I have heard that its going to be 450m, so, as the New Dubai World Trade Centre Tower, it can reclaim the title of being the tallest building along that stretch of SZR. :scouserd:

I hope it goes to 450m as my sources say :colgate:

Well, if it does become a monster it will balance out the skyline more. I'd much prefer it to complement the emirates towers rather than overwhelm them though.

with the Landmark tower design it should certainly look good along with the ET at 450.

I have also heard figures of 450-500m for this tower. its due to be the counter weight for the BD and create a sort of up town/downtown like New york had with the WTC and the ESB
short list for design competition is impressive and based on these guys, this will be a stunning design. I know but cant tell

Well, since this is the only height we have so far I'll have to change my model :D

So how many monsters do you think will be part of this skyline (ie, over 1500ft)?

Do far there's

Burj dubai
this tower
burj al alam
al habtoor 100F tower.

well don't forget the other unlimited height plots in BB, i bet Tameer is going for a 400+ as well.

I'm confused.. why would this be allowed to rise to 450m+ and cut down on Durrah across the street??

^^ Al Durrah is far from being just across the street; rather 1 km distant.

From what I see in the renders Durrah seems to be right across the street from DWTC.. and from what I understand (and as it states in the title), this complex is between DWTC and ET.. so the complex might be stretched out over a distance of 1 km yes.. but the 450m+ tower wud be placed in an extremely close visinity of the height restriction zone (if not in it).

A distance of 500m-1km doesnt really make sense when you're talking abt cutting heights by more than 150m.

^^ we discussed that before, a 300m Al Durrah, and Burj Dubai just 2km further with over 800m?

of course it is for senseless for us, but the regulations obviously draw the line 2 plots from Fairmont and this area does not include the landmark tower location.

From what I see in the renders Durrah seems to be right across the street from DWTC.. and from what I understand (and as it states in the title), this complex is between DWTC and ET.. so the complex might be stretched out over a distance of 1 km yes.. but the 450m+ tower wud be placed in an extremely close visinity of the height restriction zone (if not in it).

A distance of 500m-1km doesnt really make sense when you're talking abt cutting heights by more than 150m.

Landmark Tower will be beside Emirates Towers, so this is right accross the street from Crown Plazza Hotel.

The height restriction was imposed on that area becouse an emergency approach corridor to the Airport passes there. The air routes and corridors are like highways just wider, meaning they are well defined and a plane can't wonder outside them. Being also only an emergency corridor and not an approach route to airport, means there will be not much traffic, so of course the height limit around it will rise faster then on the aerea around the main approach route to the airport.

Read this :)

http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=284&storycode=3072162&c=0


Maybe the landmark tower needs its own thread?

BTW the architect is the same guy who called all of dubai's buildings shit a few months ago, now he's designing a 100-storey tower. Seems like the type of guy who's opinions change instantly when there's money to be made :)

^^ we will see if his design will be so much better than the rest of Dubai's tower.. i have my doubts.

has anyone suscribed?

this should be interesting!

... the architect is the same guy who called all of dubai's buildings shit a few months ago, now he's designing a 100-storey tower. Seems like the type of guy who's opinions change instantly when there's money to be made :)

You're wong; that was Sir Norman FOSTER. ;)

^^ Nope. While I was looking for heights and stuff I came across this :)

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/05/02/15/151996.html

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Vision for ?€œHeart Of Dubai Business?€? to be unveiled at Cityscape 2006
Author: Property World Middle East Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 09:17

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will unveil two of Dubai?€™s most ambitious development projects at this year?€™s Cityscape, the International Property Investment & Development Event
The Dubai Trade Centre District and the Dubai Exhibition City will be on display for the first time, providing visitors with the opportunity to see at first hand these unique developments.

Both developments have been designed under the aegis of Dubai World Trade Centre, and will involve the dramatic transformation of two prime real estate sites into an entirely new business district and entrepreneurial park, respectively.

Designed to match the world?€™s highest standards of architecture by internationally-renowned Hopkins Architects, visitors will be able to see the scope and ambition of the first phase of the AED 16 billion Masterplan to create the new Dubai Trade Centre District at the heart of the city. The project will see the generation of a new business district to rival the centres of Singapore, London and New York at the epicentre of Dubai?€™s central business district.

Starting at the historic Dubai World Trade Centre Tower at the base of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Dubai Trade Centre District will extend up to Emirates Towers, transforming one of the most notable areas in the city into a new lifestyle destination for the world?€™s international business community.

A first class office destination will provide a headquarter opportunity for many leading international companies, alongside a range of premier hotels and conference facilities for delegates attending international conferences and events.

Plans for Dubai Exhibition City ?€“ the region?€™s first integrated business, trade and retail destination ?€“ will also be revealed for the first time to an industry audience.

Dubai Exhibition City, will provide a campus style office park, a major retail destination, eight international standard hotels, and a trade hub for international companies to permanently showcase their products.

Situated next to Dubai World Central Airport and adjacent to Dubai Exhibition World, the region?€™s largest exhibition and conference venue, Dubai Exhibition City will drive business opportunities for the whole region.

?€œThese two developments are among the most ambitious ever envisaged within the Middle East, creating new entrepreneurial destinations within the one of the world?€™s fastest-growing business cities,?€? said DWTC?€™s Director General Helal Saeed Al Marri.

?€œBoth Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City are being created in partnership with some of the world?€™s leading design companies and are already attracting interest from major investment, retail, hotel and development groups. Our aim is to create two business addresses that will be in the personal organiser of every major business group,?€? he added.

Dubai Trade Centre District

Phase one of the Dubai Trade Centre District will see the next phase in the development of the central business area, creating world-class offices and business centres within Dubai?€™s established Central business district.

The state-of-the-art business quarter will contain two hotels, 200,000 sq. m of grade A1 office accommodation, plus 1,000 apartments and 1,000 serviced apartments with related retail and car parking, offering a vibrant mix of public and private spaces, linked by air-conditioned pedestrian walkways.

The serviced apartments will provide a luxurious lifestyle for residents and visitors, managed by Dubai World Trade Centre, the UAE?€™s longest-serving residential service provider.

Using the highest standards in design, the buildings will be environmentally sustainable and will be carefully designed to the highest quality. All offices and residences will make the best use of naturally-lit interior spaces alongside landscaped terraces.

Residents and executives living within the district will have access to the World Trade Centre Club, the city?€™s most prestigious business venue on the top floor of the landmark World Trade Centre Tower.

Dubai Exhibition City

Designed by the Cox Group, one of the world?€™s most prestigious and experienced master planners, Dubai Exhibition City will be located next to the new World Central Airport and close to Jebel Ali port.. The 3 square kilometre site has been designed as a unique business and entrepreneurial park, which will enjoy the full advantage of the new Dubai World Central airport?€™s proximity.

In addition to a light industrial zone and a campus-style office environment, Dubai Exhibition City will be home to a retail park and business boulevard. The whole area will be landscaped-designed, to include water-ways, natural topography and parkland, allied to extensive road and rail transport networks to Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE.

DWTC is currently in discussion with a number of international investment and development groups, in addition to several major hotel companies.

?€œThese combined projects are testament to the rapid evolution of Dubai in becoming a global business centre which can offer first-class facilities and infrastructure,?€? said Al Marri.

?€œBoth Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City will add to the urban environment of Dubai and provide a striking architectural statement to the business community. We are enhancing one of the world?€™s leading business districts and launching an entirely new entrepreneurial park, which will create a new type of executive lifestyle and model for business development,?€? he added.




I don't think this'll destroy the emirates towers, much more likely the yacoub tower will have the honour of doing that.

Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City unveiled at Cityscape 2006

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today unveiled two of Dubai's most ambitious and strategically important commercial projects at Cityscape 2006, the International Property Investment & Development Event.
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 17 minutes ago PRESS RELEASE

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An artist's impression of Phase One of Dubai Trade Centre District.

The Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City were revealed for the first time, providing visitors with the opportunity to see the extent and ambition of these unique developments.

Both developments have been designed under the supervision of Dubai World Trade Centre, involving the dramatic transformation of two prime real estate sites into an enhanced central business district and an entirely new entrepreneurial park.

'We take great pride unveiling these landmark projects today, which offer highly advanced infrastructure and prime locations for companies and residents from across the world,' said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

'Businesses, investors and the public can now see the scale of these developments, designed to create ideal living and working environments within Dubai. Our aim is to create two business addresses that will be in the personal organiser of every major business group,' he added.

Designed to match the world's highest standards of architecture by internationally-renowned Hopkins Architects, visitors were shown the first phase of the AED 16 billion Masterplan to create the new Dubai Trade Centre District at the heart of the city.

The project will see the generation of a new business district to rival the centres of Singapore, London and New York.

Starting at the historic Dubai World Trade Centre Tower at the base of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Dubai Trade Centre District will extend up to land adjacent to Emirates Towers, transforming one of the most notable areas in the city into a new lifestyle destination for the world's international business community.

A premier office destination will provide an opportunity for many leading international companies to be headquartered there, alongside a range of luxury hotels and conference facilities for delegates attending international conferences and events.

Plans for Dubai Exhibition City - the region's first integrated business, event, trade and retail destination - were also revealed for the first time today.

Dubai Exhibition City will provide a campus style office park, a major retail destination, eight international standard hotels, and a trade hub for international companies to permanently showcase their products.

The development will be one of the most strategically important commercial projects in the Middle East and is designed to offer a complete solution to business tourists, corporate organisations and the event industry.

Situated next to Dubai World Central Airport and adjacent to Dubai Exhibition World, the region's largest exhibition and conference venue, Dubai Exhibition City will drive business opportunities for the whole region.


Dubai Trade Centre District

Phase one of the Dubai Trade Centre District will see the next phase in the development of the central business area, creating world-class offices and business centres within Dubai's established Central business district.

The state-of-the-art business quarter will contain two hotels, 200,000 sq. m of grade A1 office accommodation, plus 1,000 apartments and 1,000 serviced apartments with related retail and car parking, offering a vibrant mix of public and private spaces, linked by air-conditioned pedestrian walkways.

The serviced apartments will provide a luxurious lifestyle for residents and visitors, managed by Dubai World Trade Centre, the UAE's longest-serving residential service provider.

Using the highest standards in design, the buildings will be environmentally sustainable and will be carefully designed to the highest quality. All offices and residences will make the best use of naturally-lit interior spaces alongside landscaped terraces.

Residents and executives living within the district will have access to the World Trade Club, the city's most prestigious business venue on the top floor of the landmark Dubai World Trade Centre Tower.


Dubai Exhibition City

Designed by the Cox Group, one of the world's most prestigious and experienced master planners, Dubai Exhibition City has been created as a unique business and entrepreneurial park, which will enjoy the full advantage of its close proximity to the Jebel Ali port and the new Dubai World Central airport.

In addition to a light industrial zone and a campus-style office environment, the three square kilometre site be home to a retail park and business boulevard. The whole area will be landscaped-designed, to include water-ways, natural topography and parkland, allied to extensive road and rail transport networks to Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE.

DWTC is currently in discussion with a number of international investment and development groups, in addition to several major hotel companies.

'The rapid evolution of Dubai as a global business centre will be further advanced by the two projects we have announced today, which support Dubai's evolution into a 'City of the Future',' added Al Marri.

'The world can now see how Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City will add to the urban environment of Dubai and provide a striking architectural statement to the business community. A new type of executive lifestyle and template for business development that others will follow has been unveiled today, and we are immensely proud to be at the forefront of such major initiatives,' he concluded.

So, any more news about this?

^^ I read an article on Property Weekly magazine.

The three towers seen on the corner of Phase 1 are residential of 55, 40 & 30 floors. In front of them will be two towers of serviced apartments, there will be a 5 Star hotel and in front will be 15F office buildings. Work will start in April.

Phase 2: The 90 - 100 commercial tower. The tender for the design is open and the winning design will be announced in March. Thankfully not that JERK of Sir Hopkins. :lol:

Phase 3: It will start later, after the Excibition City near JXB will be open (2008 for the Airshow) and all the exibition halls will be demolisched.

Oh, the current Trade Centre Apartments will be demolisched when the Phase 1 will be completed. The complex will be build to promote pedestrian movements. It might even get a LRT or monorail.

Ph

So Hopkins just designed the masterplan then?

^^ It seams so.

that sounds good and GREAT these ugly things will be demolished.

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6010/img5455qj0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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well first two shots show DIFC mainly..

last one is interesting though. the three towers u were talking about altin, are those behind the landmark?

hope that's not the final design....only a tall box ^^

^^ :ohno:

c'mon .. u don't really think that?

i had only meant the one tower, not the others :)

^^ The boxes are placeholders, not actual models.

Dubai World Trade Centre leads the way at the world's premiere real estate summit

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled its major commercial development - Dubai Trade Centre District - at this year's MIPIM, Europe's largest property trade exhibition.

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Dubai Trade Centre District.

The Dubai Trade Centre District has been designed to create an enhanced central business district at the heart the Middle East's most dynamic economy.

For international companies, the project represents a unique opportunity to lease commercial office space at the epicentre of one of the world's fastest-growing commercial hubs, with the added advantage of attaining one of the most sought-after business addresses in region.

Dubai Trade Centre District is being developed on the historic site surrounding the World Trade Centre Tower, which was Dubai's tallest building when it was erected in 1979. Now developed into a major commercial site at the base of the central Sheikh Zayed Road, it is an extremely high profile area of real estate.

The project's international launch at MIPIM coincides with the first stages of construction in Dubai, with the first phase of the USD 4.3 billion project due for completion in 2010.

'This is a highly advanced, landmark project today that will offer highly advanced infrastructure in a prime location for businesses from across the world,' said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

'We are delighted to present this project to the international audience gathered at MIPIM, and are confident that it will receive an extremely positive response,' he added.

The architectural consequences of the plan will be profound, transforming the entire area into a new state-of-the-art business quarter, with 200,000 square meters of grade A1 office accommodation, plus 1,000 apartments, 1,000 serviced apartments, retail provision and two hotels.

Using the highest standards in design, the buildings will be environmentally sustainable and will be carefully designed to the highest quality. All offices and residences will make the best use of naturally-lit interior spaces alongside landscaped terraces.

Residents and executives living within the district will have access to the World Trade Club, the city's most prestigious business venue on the top floor of the landmark World Trade Centre Tower.

As well as its highly-developed infrastructure, attractive environment and famous location, Dubai Trade Centre District will offer the additional benefit of making a significant amount of highly sought-after A1 office space available at a time when Dubai is reaching capacity.

A 2007 study showed that the commercial space vacancy rate in the centre of Dubai is just 1%, at a time when over 40% of businesses are looking to expand their premises. The additional supply of new A1 offices will enable new businesses to enter the regional market with sufficient capacity, and allow established organisations to continue their ongoing dynamic growth.

With such dramatic potential, the Dubai Trade Centre District promises to transform both the architectural skyline and the commercial property market alike.

Interested parties can visit the Dubai World Trade Centre stand at MIPIM, 21.01, in the Harbour Pavilion.

'The rapid evolution of Dubai as a global business centre has been taken to the next level by this project,' added Al Marri.

'The world can now see how Dubai Trade Centre District will add to the urban environment of Dubai and provide a striking architectural statement to the business community. A new type of executive lifestyle and template for business development that others will follow has been created.'

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These arew on the corner where the three residential towers will be.

Construction underway at Dh16b World Trade District


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Shaikh Ahmad (centre) attends the groundbreaking ceremony of the Dubai World Trade District masterplan project.


Dubai: Dubai took a major step towards meeting demand for prime office space yesterday with construction getting underway on the first phase of the Dh16 billion Dubai World Trade District masterplan.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and group and Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

"The Dubai World Trade Centre has played a historic role in stimulating regional and international trade and this new development will ensure that it remains at the heart of business growth in the Middle East," he said.

"Dubai is moving forward with its plans to become a major hub for international business and this development has a key role to play by providing advanced infrastructure at the heart of the central commercial district."

Research

According to research by real estate services company CB Richard Ellis, the need for prime office space is acute.

Lack of available prime office throughout the GCC pushed up rents again in the first quarter of 2007.

Dubai tops the list of GCC nations with average annual office rental rates of close to $900 per square metre, compared to just over $600 in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City and approximately $500 in Doha, the research revealed.

With 200,000 square metres of grade A1 office accommodation stretching between Emirates Towers and DWTC Tower, the Hopkins Architects-designed Dubai Trade Centre District will attempt to form a new business district on a par with Singapore, London and New York.

The project will also include two hotels, a range of serviced and residential apartments and a retail component offering a mix of food, beverages and high-end boutiques.

Khansaheb Civil Engineering has been appointed as project contractor.

The development was designed under the supervision of DWTC at the direction of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister for Finance and Industry, and Chairman of DWTC and is being developed in parallel with Dubai Exhibition City in Jebel Ali. The completion of phase one of both projects is due in 2010.

Significant benefits

"The parallel projects of the Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City have been designed to complement each other and to deliver significant benefits to the people of Dubai," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, director-general of DWTC.

As part of construction in the Dubai Trade Centre District, several of the current external car parking sites used by the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) will be closed to enable their redevelopment.

However, additional space has been made available in front of Za'abeel Hall and opposite the Novotel to cater to visitors and exhibitors.

29.03.2007 from the 13th floor of the Novotel hotel:
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i lurve this project!!!

R

^^ Beautiful. Flo you remember that guy we spoke to about Landmark Tower... I told you he would have no idea what we were talking about! LOL :D

at least he knew it exists.

at least he knew it exists.

^^ only after we told him about it! :lol:

So...is this Landmark Tower going to be the same design as the Union Tower?
If not ... where is the Union Tower going to come?

Nobody knows what the landmark tower will look like yet, only that it'll be around 400 to 450m tall

Just noticed that Landmark Tower is placed at an angle to SZR in this render....

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I have heard 450m, Malec! ;)

Oh and whilst at the Property Fair this month, I counted the floors in the tallest residential block, which you can see on the right side of Flo's pics of the model and it was 56 levels, excluding the unoccupiable roof feature.

^^ that's going to look amazing

wow. what an utterly disappointing project. with such prime space, they could have built an extremely high density, high rise district with some classy designs. instead they put a couple of boring boxes surrounded by a bunch of low rises.

just like the DIFC - WAY too many low rises. low rise should augment the density of high rises. instead, the DIFC and WTC have low rises DEFINING the space.

^^ there were a loooot of placeholders in the model, both high and lowrise.. wait and see. i doubt they will fuck it up

luv2bebrown, highrise doesn't always mean high density and lowrise doesn't necessarily mean low density either. Just look at Paris, one of the most dense cities in the world yet is mostly lowrise.

Anyway, I really like this. Even though there's lots of lowrise they're really packed in tightly and certainly don't resemble something out of an office park like those lowrises surrounding the difc gate. Also as flo said, there's loads yet to come. This is only what, a 1/4 of the whole thing? Next is the landmark tower and then all the other towers along SZR which haven't been designed yet

luv2bebrown, highrise doesn't always mean high density and lowrise doesn't necessarily mean low density either. Just look at Paris, one of the most dense cities in the world yet is mostly lowrise.

Anyway, I really like this. Even though there's lots of lowrise they're really packed in tightly and certainly don't resemble something out of an office park like those lowrises surrounding the difc gate. Also as flo said, there's loads yet to come. This is only what, a 1/4 of the whole thing? Next is the landmark tower and then all the other towers along SZR which haven't been designed yet

this is what im afraid it might end up looking like.

true - paris is extremely dense, but if you look at la defense, there is a space that is defined by high rises. dubai's entire WTC district should be defined by skyscrapers and augmented by a few low rises.

the initial DIFC plans showed the gate and several low rise buildings, surrounded by a wall of skyscrapers (half of which were the SZR wall of skyscrapers) - which i thought was extremely lame. http://www.eqarat.com/j2ee/examples/english/newsletter/images/difc94.jpg


since then, several skyscrapers have now been integrated into the central part of the DIFC which gives that ideal mix of skyscrapers, low rise, and gardens. i just wish they would balance this WTC project out a little more like that by perhaps putting in a skyscraper right next to the landmark tower in the space that is currently shown as being occupied by a low rise building. overally, since both the WTC and DIFC districts are master planned, i feel the relationship of low-rise to high-rise buildings should be more organic. currently, if u look closely at this project, there are "zones" where one part is exclusively low rise, and the other part exclusively high rise. that doesnt look very organic.

^^ but see what happened to DIFC , the same fate will occur to the new WTC, redesigns after redesigns.

My biggest problem with the masterplan, is that I would have prefered the Landmark Tower to have been located on the back of the site, so not to eclipse the Emirates Towers.

I love this project.

My biggest problem with the masterplan, is that I would have prefered the Landmark Tower to have been located on the back of the site, so not to eclipse the Emirates Towers.

due to their location being set back from other SZR towers with the big elevated podium, i think they will always have a very special position.

any clear idea what this looks like
maybe a shot from a tower or cark park ?

DWTC will pick hotel operator in two months
By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter
Published: July 10, 2007, 00:15


Dubai: The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will pick operators for its planned three hotels that are part of a Dh16-billion expansion project in about two months.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Accor are among the companies being considered to run a 600-room three-star hotel, one 450-room four-star hotel and a five-star hotel complex that will have 150 rooms and 400 serviced apartments.

"We are in discussions with five international companies at the moment. There will be multiple operators for the different classes of hotels," DWTC director-general Helal Al Marri told Gulf News yesterday.

The Dubai government is redeveloping the Trade Centre area to turn it into a huge centre for conventions and conferences. The current convention centre will be boosted with the conversion of some of the old exhibition halls into conference rooms.


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Al Marri said a decision on the hotel operators is expected in two months.

More hotels are planned in the second phase. "There will be more hotel rooms than what we have in the first phase," he said.

thats 1600 rooms...WOW!!! and the next phase will have more than 1600!!!!!!!! this project gets more exciting with each press release!

R

Reader Enquiry No. 14

With the pumping of the final concrete into place, some 150 m above ground, The World Trade Centre Residence (WTCR) project has achieved another major milestone recently marking the completion of the superstructure of the upper tower.

The project continues to run according to the developer’s master schedule and to celebrate this achievement, the project team held a ‘topping out’ ceremony at which key executives and management from the main stakeholder organisations were present to show their appreciation to the project team for its efforts to date.
“We are all working hard to achieve the primary programme objectives, which are to complete the main construction works before the end of 2007 and then commence a phased handover to the buyers in the early part of 2008,” says Ali H Odeh, chairman of Turner Construction International Middle East, WTCR’s project managers.
The WTCR construction team includes Swissboring for foundations, Dubai Contracting Company for superstructure and finishes, Bilt Middle East for MEP, Al Abbar Aluminium for cladding and ETA Melco for vertical transportation.
When completed, the World Trade Centre Residence, will house 375 one to four-bedroom luxury apartments and two penthouses, which have been designed to the very highest international standards. Facilities offered include a Residents’ Club, with stunning views of the surrounding area, adjacent lounging deck with adult and children’s pools, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, business meeting rooms and ample basement car parking.
Jumeirah Living, the new luxury residences and serviced apartments division of Jumeirah Group, will manage all WTCR apartments with a complete range of luxury hospitality services.
The project developers have also given special attention to the development of information and communication technology systems to ensure that buyers enjoy the highest technological conveniences – that include hi-tech security, WiFi, and home automation systems.

NBD and DWTC sign Dh800m loan facility
Staff Report
Published: September 18, 2007, 23:50


Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and National Bank of Dubai (NBD) have signed a Dh800 million short-term loan facility to partly fund DWTC's development plans.

The deal will help finance DWTC's major real estate projects - Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City - which are being constructed in parallel.

Dubai Trade Centre District is a mixed-use development that will create a new business quarter at the centre of Dubai.

Phase one, which is currently under construction, will offer over 2.3 million square feet of grade one office space, along with executive serviced apartments, several three-, four- and five-star hotels, and a diverse range of retail and dining options.


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DWTC's other mega-project, Dubai Exhibition City, will be the first totally integrated event city and will meet the exacting needs of organisers, exhibitors, visitors and delegates from across the globe.

Located adjacent to Jebel Ali Airport and spreading across a seven square kilometre site, it is aligned to the Dubai Strategy 2015 and aims to ensure that Dubai is the world's leading exhibition and conference destination.

Mortgage: New home loan scheme unveiled

National Bank of Dubai (NBD) yesterday unveiled NBD Offset Home Loans, the first offset mortgage product in the UAE.

"NBD Offset Home Loans, a mortgage loan with an associated high interest yielding current account, represents a milestone achievement in product innovation and sets new standards in customer benefits in addition to the market leading features of the successful NBD Home Loans product," NBD said in the statement. One feature of the loans is that the mortgage balance will be offset by the credit balance in the current account, saving the customer interest and facilitating earlier repayment of the loan without being subjected to early repayment charges.

OMG the entire site is a hole in the ground.
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tom, where is that photo taken from? it is really great!

^^ Fury posted it on the Burj Dubai thread. It was taken from Flickr and shot from a helicopter

I wonder when we will see the winning design for the New World Centre, aka, Landmark Tower....



Any news on Knorr Tower, btw? Whatever happened to that?????:bash::bash::bash:

That is really some massive hole :eek:

I doubt the landmark tower will come within the next months..

agree, don't think we'll hear something from it this year but hopefully next year

Shaikh Mohammed tours 'The Gallery' at DWTC
BY A STAFF REPORTER

20 October 2007



DUBAI — His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was the first person to officially view 'The Gallery' — the advanced facility designed to promote DWTC's major projects to the world.


The tour enabled Shaikh Mohammed to review progress on Dubai Exhibition City and Dubai Trade Centre District and to discuss the developments that will attract some of the world's prominent business groups to Dubai.

"We were delighted that Shaikh Mohammed was able to join us to view these projects, which will make a significant contribution to the business and developmental goals of Dubai," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Gallery is among advanced facilities of its kind, and is designed to host delegations and trade visitors from around the world.

Currently under construction, Dubai Trade Centre District, at the heart of Dubai next to Shaikh Zayed Road, is set to offer a purpose-built state-of-the-art convention destination and some of the highest grade office space in the region, supported by a boutique shopping district and a range of hotels. DWTC is already in discussion with a number of international companies who are eager to make it a location for their regional or global headquarters.

Dubai Exhibition City will be the first fully-integrated city designed to host events and major exhibitions. A wide range of organisers, as well as companies providing support services for events, have approached DWTC with a view to establishing a permanent base within the city.

In addition, many organisers are in discussion with DWTC about hosting major events at Dubai Exhibition World, the world-class facility within the development. At five times the size of the current exhibition centre, it will enable companies to significantly grow existing events as well as bring some of the most prestigious and impressive trade shows to the Middle East for the first time.

"The Gallery will be an important tool for managing relations with the range of international businesses who are looking to be part of Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City. DWTC is bringing something new to the real estate market with these developments and this facility will provide us with the right platform for dialogue with partners and future partners," said Al Marri.

R

That is really some massive hole :eek:

I doubt the landmark tower will come within the next months..

The Landmark tower will be located outside the hole, which is for the Phase 1 of the project.

The massive tower is the Phase 3. :yes:

Firms bid for Exhibition City
CONSTRUCTION UAE
26 Oct 2007
Three companies in line for $400m Dubai World Trade Centre project



Dubai World Trade Centre is moving ahead with plans for Dubai Exhibition City and the redevelopment of Dubai World Trade Centre, with companies lining up for both projects.

At least three companies have submitted bids for the estimated AED 1,500 million ($409 million) main construction contract at Exhibition City. The bidders include the local Alec, South Africa’s Group Five, and South Korea’s Samsung Corporation.

The contract involves sub and superstructure work, including the construction of 250,000 square metres of exhibition space. Beirut-based Dar al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) is the consultant on the scheme.

Selected companies have also been invited to express interest in the first phase of the AED 16,000 million ($4,358 million) redevelopment of the Dubai World Trade Centre district.

The proposal includes a convention centre, office and residential towers, hotels and hotel apartments, shopping facilities, and the Landmark Tower to be built next to Emirates Towers. The project will be developed over seven to 10 years.

Phase 1 will be split into six construction packages. They will cover the construction of 242,000 square metres of offices, a five-star hotel and apartments covering 150,000 square metres, a 35,000-square metre four-star hotel, a 22,000 square metre three-star hotel, a 450,000-square metre basement, 20,000 square metres of retail space, and landscaping and infrastructure works.

The first two packages to be tendered will be for the piling and basement works. Piling work is expected to start in January. Tender documents are expected in November for the 18-month basement contract.

The local Khansaheb Civil Engineering is working on the excavation. UK-based Mace International is the project manager.

The UK-based consultancy team is led by Hopkins Architects, with WSP as the engineer (MEED 16:2:07).

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R

^^ Slowly,, but surely, this project is gaining momentum :D

^^ the buyers who bought and would lease them on a short term basis would benefit as it is near to the exhibition centres...:)

^^ It's NOT freehold.

^^ stop being technical. :D it is a long term lease.. they might as well bought it
understand the point behind the post ;)

^^ It's NOT freehold.

It will be, been involved in this and its going to happen ie next DIFC type zone

It will be, been involved in this and its going to happen ie next DIFC type zone

So could you possibly tell us how the designs for the New DWTC (aka, Landmark Tower) are coming along? Can you tell us when we can expect to hear more about it? :D

Hard Rock and Tasameem sign deal to build hotel
Staff Report
Published: November 16, 2007, 23:22


Dubai: Orlando Hard Rock International, in partnership with Tasameem Group, has announced the development of Hard Rock Hotel Dubai, a five-star property in the Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City.

The hotel will be located in the most central part of the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre along Shaikh Zayed Road, home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Dubai.

"We are thrilled to be entering a world-class hotel with Tasameem Group," says Trevor Horwell, vice- president, Hard Rock Hotels. "We place fundamental importance in aligning ourselves with such highly reputable partners. With Tasameem's credentials and leadership we look forward to a successful project in the execution of the Groups' vision."


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Hard Rock Hotel Dubai will be part of a multimillion dollar project. The entire centre will comprise 350 hotel rooms and suites, 100 serviced apartments, commercial offices and retail stores all within the 91-story skyscraper.

Guest rooms will be furnished to meet international five-star deluxe standards, incorporating Hard Rock's tradition of providing luxury, quality service and amenities with a rock 'n' roll edge.

[B]Hard Rock Hotel Dubai will be part of a multimillion dollar project. The entire centre will comprise 350 hotel rooms and suites, 100 serviced apartments, commercial offices and retail stores all within the 91-story skyscraper.

91 Levels?! :banana: Is this our 450m Landmark Tower as I do not see a 91 level building in this model? :dunno:

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SA Boy, help! Please :)

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Hard Rock Hotel Dubai will be part of a multimillion dollar project. The entire centre will comprise 350 hotel rooms and suites, 100 serviced apartments, commercial offices and retail stores all within the 91-story skyscraper.

Guest rooms will be furnished to meet international five-star deluxe standards, incorporating Hard Rock's tradition of providing luxury, quality service and amenities with a rock 'n' roll edge.

WOHA NELLY!!!! WOW! 91!!!!! WOW!!! :banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

R

[QUOTE=Face81;16536523]91 Levels?! :banana: Is this our 450m Landmark Tower as I do not see a 91 level building in this model? :dunno:
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Hard Rock to deliver luxury hospitality option to 'inspire' the city of imagination
Hard Rock International, in partnership with Tasameem Group, announces the development of Hard Rock Hotel Dubai - an international five-star hotel property within the Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City, an area poised to become the 'Financial Centre' of Dubai.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 15 - 2007 at 15:52 PRESS RELEASE


With the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Dubai, situated among one of Dubai's most ambitious and strategically important commercial projects, Hard Rock continues a commitment to expand and diversify its global portfolio.

Hard Rock Hotel Dubai will be located in the most central parts of the Dubai World Trade Center and Dubai Exhibition Center along Sheikh Zayed Road, home to Dubai's magnificent skyscrapers, including the Emirates Towers and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Dubai. Hard Rock Hotel Dubai will be among the most coveted luxury hotel options in an area primed to rival the business centers of Singapore, New York and London.

'We are thrilled to be entering a world-class hotel with Tasameem Group,' says Trevor Horwell, Vice President, Hard Rock Hotels.

'We place fundamental importance in aligning ourselves with such highly reputable partners. With Tasameem's credentials and leadership we look forward to a successful project in the execution of the Groups' vision.'

Hard Rock Hotel Dubai will be part of a multimillion dollar project and will be designed to match the world's highest standards of architecture and environmental sustainability. The entire center will encompass 350 hotel rooms and suites, 100 serviced apartments, commercial offices and retail stores all within the 91 story skyscraper.

Hard Rock Hotel Dubai guest rooms will be furnished to meet international five-star deluxe standards, incorporating Hard Rock's tradition of providing luxury, quality service and amenities with a unique rock 'n' roll edge. The hotel will contain destination dining venues, all-day restaurants and high-energy bar locations, offering both locals and hotel guests a place to see and be seen. The hotel will offer approximately 32,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and banquet space, as well as spa facilities featuring an extensive menu of spa treatments. The pool, a quintessential Hard Rock element, will be a focal arena for both music and relaxation and a social gathering place for high net worth individuals and glamour seekers alike.

"The Seminole Tribe of Florida, the parent company to Hard Rock International, takes great pride in announcing our partnership to develop the first Hard Rock Hotel in the UAE,' notes Mitchell Cypress, Chairman of Seminole Tribe of Florida. 'Dubai has incredible upside as an international destination and we are excited to introduce our hotel product in this burgeoning city.'

The Hard Rock Hotel experience offers luxurious style and substance with a unique rock vibe designed to provide unforgettable experiences. Properties are ideally situated in destinations with unique character, tourist appeal and gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of today's experienced, modern travelers, who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties, whether for business or leisure travel. For 10 years the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai has served visitors and locals at Interchange #5, Sheikh Zayed Rd. The cafe will remain in its current location.

R

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R

HUUUGE hole at the Trade Center Phase 1 site... :cheers:

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Google Earth says 350m x 350m!!!!!!!!

Wow! Cool update. Yeah, phase 1 is HUGE! I noticed the crater like hole in this pic Imre took....

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Dubai World Trade Centre launches international design competition for 'landmark' business district

Dubai World Trade Centre, one of the Middle East's most prominent business organisations, today launched an international design competition for the second phase of its major Dubai Trade Centre District development.
United Arab Emirates: 6 hours, 59 minutes ago PRESS RELEASE


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An artist impression of the Dubai Trade Centre District.


Designs are being sought from the world's leading architectural practices, and the area to be developed will include the District's Landmark Tower, which is expected to be one of the most striking structures ever developed in the region.

Sir Michael Hopkins, considered one of the world's greatest living architects, will head the judging panel, which has been charged with selecting the 'apex of architecture' in terms of design and sustainability.


'Dubai Trade Centre District will provide the headquarters for some of the world's most dynamic companies. It will create a unique urban environment at the heart of Dubai, that will surpass the top business destinations globally,'
said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre.

'We are aiming for the highest possible standard of architectural design across the project, and this second phase - which includes the Landmark Tower - is among the most important in terms of defining the character of the whole development. The aim of this international competition is to encourage the best practices in the world to deliver their strongest possible visions,' he added.

Sitting at the heart of Dubai, alongside the central Sheikh Zayed Road, the Dubai Trade Centre District offers a unique opportunity for major designers to capture world attention. The project has already attracted expressions of interest from almost every major architectural, engineering and development company in the world.

In addition to world-class standards of design and development, submitted entries will be required to incorporate key elements of sustainable design and architecture into their vision for the District. DWTC was among the first companies in the region to build sustainability principles into the heart of its development strategies, 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.

Dubai Trade Centre District was among the first in the region to be designed to be built according to the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Standards. Submitted entries will have to demonstrate how sustainability principles will be executed upon through the complete development lifecycle, including design, construction, operation and maintenance.

The current schedule means that the successful architect would be announced at MIPIM, the largest business property show in the world, which is being held in Cannes France in March 2008.

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R

^^ VERY cool! :D

Soon the details of Landmark Tower will be revealed! Yay! :colgate:


So this is what we know so far..... how exciting!

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Phase 1 is twice the size you have it there.

^^ Oops, you are right....

Fixed it :)

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:rant:

How about they dont waste time with proposals, and just build this already.

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This and Hard Rock would compliment nicely.

^^ YES PLEASE!!!! :rant:

^^ LOL. Calm down you two! ha ha

^^ Don't "act" like you're not wanting the same. :bash:

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^^ That's not what Phase 1 looks like! It must be an out dated render. This is the finalised version of Phase 1:

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i prefer the old one,the new one looks like a stack of milk crates.

^^ Which render do you mean? The one that got approved, or the outdated one in post 227?

^^ he prefers the outdated one...well milk is good for you anyway! :D

LOL!

I am glad that one did not get the go ahead... The new design is unique and will stand out on SZR and compliment all the ultra modern glass skyscapers very well.

they wont build it. its to ugly.

they did the same for DIFC, toning all the buildings down to greys, which looks a lot worse IMO.

Render in post 227 is alot nicer.

the hole
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Nice hole :)

World Trade Centre tenders $1.1bn upgrade
Published: 18 January 2008 12:48 GMT Author: Colin Foreman More by this Author Last Updated: 18 January 2008 12:48
Selected contractors have been invited to bid by 9 March for the main construction package on the AED4bn ($1.1bn) first phase redevelopment of the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
The project involves the construction of seven towers with 242,000 square metres of offices, a 35,000-sq m four-star hotel, a 22,000-sq m three-star hotel, 20,000 sq m of retail space, and a four-level, 110,000-sq m basement. The total built-up area is about 1 million sq m.

It also includes a five-star hotel tower, which will be tendered separately, and a substation that will be built by the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority.

The client, Dubai World Trade Centre, originally intended to split the project into six separate packages but has elected to award it as one main package.

The new tender requires bidders to submit prices for the basement, together with prices for the concrete, formwork and reinforcement for the buildings. For other works, such as the cladding and interior finishings, firms are submitting provisional sums.

Prospective bidders include Alec and Khansaheb Civil Engineering, both local; Al-Futtaim Carillion and Al-Naboodah Laing O'Rourke, both local/UK; the local/Australian Nasa Multiplex and South Korea's Samsung Corporation.

The local Middle East Foundations has been awarded the piling contract, which involves the installation of 5,850 piles. Khan-saheb is working on excavation (MEED 6:12:07).


Author: Colin Foreman. Senior Gulf Correspondent
Dubai

R

Nice hole :)
i would say that hole is 10 acres easily

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/9227/7c-unitedtower1.jpg

Cool looking tower! ^^ Why have they got palm trees up in the middle of the building? :lol:

For Shade :D

This is good news :)

Monday January 21, 11:42 AM

Dubai WTC Projects To Add 10,000 Hotel Rooms By 2015

DUBAI, Jan 21 Asia Pulse - Dubai World Trade Centre's (DWTC) two major commercial destination projects - Dubai Exhibition City and Dubai Trade Centre District - will add over 10,000 hotel rooms to the UAE's overall capacity when all phases of development are completed by 2015.

Profiled at this year's Tourism Development Projects and Investment Market (TDIM) exhibition, the hospitality offerings within these pioneering DWTC projects will exponentially increase the number of rooms available to Dubai's visitors, enabling the future growth of both tourist attractions and business events like TDIM.

Helal Saeed Al Marri, director general, DWTC, said: "We have ambitious plans in place to contribute to the growth of business tourism in the UAE and proactively support the ongoing increase in number of visitors to the region.

''Both of our integrated mega-projects will not only work as stand-alone commercial destinations that will attract greater number of business travellers to Dubai, but will also make a significant contribution to the city's overall hospitality infrastructure,''he added.

Dubai Exhibition City (DEC) - the seven sq. kilometre integrated commercial destination anchored around the major exhibition facility, Dubai Exhibition World (DEW) - will offer a full range of three, four and five-star accommodation starting at 2,500 rooms by 2010, when its first phase opens, and eventually ramping up to a total hospitality offering of up to 7,500 rooms post completion of all three phases of the development.

Such significant increase in hotel capacity will ensure that visitors and exhibitors to even the busiest trade events will be able to find suitable accommodation, conveniently located in the same precinct as the planned state-of-the-art DEW venue.

Also, as a mixed-use development providing a range of office, retail, hospitality, industrial and residential offerings adjacent to the new Al Maktoum International Airport, DEC will be a completed integrated commercial destination that provides easy access to all its users, significantly alleviating stress on Dubai?s road infrastructure and the resultant current traffic congestion in the main city and town centre areas.

Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD) - the area surrounding the current Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre - is also set to transform the availability of high quality accommodation at the centre of Dubai.

DWTC has signed agreements with four major hotel operators to provide 1,150 rooms and 500 serviced apartments within the District in phase one which will open in 2010.

Both developments are designed to be uniquely integrated, commercial lifestyle destinations that promote global business tourism with networking opportunities and world-class infrastructure, enabling Dubai to host the most prestigious conferences, exhibitions and events.

(WAM)

:nuts:10,000 , that's incredible. only in Dubai !!

:nuts:10,000 , that's incredible. only in Dubai !!

Bawadi is addidng 50 or 60,000 rooms as well :nuts:

look at that bit that they have dug in the background!!!!

http://i31.tinypic.com/20ualg9.jpg

R

^^ Yeah, the entire site of the Phase 1 of the project

A quicky...

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Heart of the new business district in Dubai

Dubai World Trade Centre District designed by Hopkins Architects

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

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2871/95494691qr4.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8814/77024280nj5.jpg

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=2034

If you check the project board, you'd realise none of the renders posted so far is correct.

Yeah on the board, it seems there are taller buildings than the renders posted.

Look who is with four rigs on site...

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yehaa, let`s get it on!!! :lol:

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