Hello everybody,

Just so an add today about new towers in Jufair called Fontana, there was a number in the add. which I called and got the below details:

Number of floors: 30
Number of towers: 4
Number of apartments: around 400
It will be located in jufair area with a sea view
They will announce about the project on the 19th of this month in ceremony in the Ritz Carlton.
If any one interested to know more details just call the number 17 295050

Found this on the internet
http://www.ameinfo.com/99316.html

here is a render for the tower
http://static.flickr.com/99/298653174_79ecb304cc_o.jpg
i'm not sure if its two towers or four?? i guess we will find out on the 19th

here is a scan from an ad in todays GDN
http://static.flickr.com/121/298657089_1ae4308ef7_o.jpg
their website isn't online yet.

just the tower from the same ad.
http://static.flickr.com/110/298657090_ce03892c86_o.jpg

BD45m tower on the way
By SOMAN BABY


MANAMA: A new group of established businessmen has launched a BD45 million waterfront residential tower in Juffair.

The launch ceremony, held at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa last night, was attended by top government officials, leading businessmen and prospective investors.

The project is being implemented by The Developers company, which has been set up by a group of businessmen who have been involved in the construction industry for more than 30 years .

The Fontana Towers - A Walk in the Clouds, Juffair, facing the jet fountain, is the company's first project.

The seafront mega development has been designed by architectural and engineering consultancy group Aref Sadeq Design Consultants.

The project will feature 400 apartments along with four luxury duplex penthouses, in four interconnected towers, said The Developers project director Sandeep Chitre.

"The development value is estimated at $120 million and it will be the largest apartments building ever constructed in Juffair," he told the GDN.

Mr Chitre, an architect by profession, having 25 years of Gulf experience in the development field, said the project would be completed in 30 months.

"It will house freehold, fully equipped, luxury apartments, ranging from studios, one to three bedrooms and four state-of-the-art duplex penthouses with individual swimming pools," he said.

"Among the host of amenities are an exclusive health club for women, with a well-equipped and modern gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool and children's water park.

"There is also an outdoor pool with recreation and multipurpose hall, for the

use of both tenants and visitors."

The Fontana also offers 600 covered car parking spaces.

Real estate company Landmark Bahrain has been appointed the initial exclusive marketing and sales agent.

sounds good! looking forward to see some development on my next visit ;)

but just a question; the main road seen on one of the pictures... will this be built this century? or do i understand wrongly 'facing the fountain' as it's between al-fateh and the bahrain specialist hospital?

they said since months this mainroad will be built, but nothing happened...

does anyone knwo who the contractor for this is???

Chabo

chabo is the contractor??

Chaboo is the contractor and one of the owners. The rest are Abdulnabi Alma, Jameel Al Gana, Inayat Jaberi, Arif Sadiq, and Abduljabar Al Kooheji.

you mean Chapo? Chariloas Apostolides..

Yup chapo

:drool:

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3279/fontana1sf7.jpg (3000 x 2400 pixel)

Fontana Towers in Juffair

Owner: The Developers Company

Budget: $364 million

Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a waterfront residential tower complex in Juffair. The development will include four interconnected towers with 35 storeys each. All will be housing 498 apartments and four luxury duplex penthouses. The project also includes an exclusive health club for women with a well-equipped and modern gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool and children’s water park, an outdoor swimming pool and 600 covered car parking spaces. The apartments will consist of a range of studio, one, two and three bedroom units.

Status: Piling work is expected to start and will take three months to complete.

http://www.gulfconstructionworldwide.com/Articles.asp?Article=8351

“The Fontana Towers” – Bahrain 2nd largest project. Sea front freehold residential apartments, Studios, 1, 2, 3, 4 bedrooms for Sale starting BD 36,000/- onwards and to be completed on Sept. ’09.

this tower in my opinion is the best value for money project in bahrain. the studios are valued at 36,000 which is very cheap, and the 4 bedroom apartments are around 100,000.

Adel you want an apartment buy here.

Where are these tower going to be exactly... Where in Juffair...?

There's that big billboard on the way to the Grand Mosque, but i don't think they even started construction... Have they?

Where are these tower going to be exactly... Where in Juffair...?

There's that big billboard on the way to the Grand Mosque, but i don't think they even started construction... Have they?

Yes they have started construction, and they are on the same road as Somerset Hotel and Sukoon. This road will be constructed before the end of 2008 and starts from the billboard on the traffic light all the way to the new Sh Khalifa bridge. This will be a new entrance for Juffair

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Iconic towers shaping up


Fontana Towers, a prestigious $120 million freehold development located on the seafront in Juffair, continues to make impressive construction progress.

A symbol of luxury and modern living, the Fontana Towers comprise four iconic interconnected towers of 30-storeys housing 400 residential sky villas and exclusive penthouses with breathtaking sea views, located in the most desirable residential address, amidst the scenic waterfront of the district of Juffair.

The development is rapidly taking shape as construction has already reached the 15th floor and, with two floors being completed in a month, the project is scheduled to be completed by June 2010.

The Fontana towers is close to the international airport, shopping areas, hospitals, schools, dining destinations and the Marina corniche.

And its location is on a proposed highway which will link to the new Mina Salman bridge and the Al Fateh highway with easy access towards the Saudi Causeway making this development ideal for smart living and an intelligent investment.

Unit selections at the Fontana Towers include spacious and elegantly designed semi-furnished studios, one, two and three-bedroom sky villas with study rooms and exclusive penthouses with large terraces, private elevator and swimming pool.

Quality and attention to detail are the hallmark of the Fontana Towers. The advanced security features, large parking facility for 600 vehicles, the exclusive indoor swimming pool and wellness centre for ladies, a water sports area for children, Jacuzzis, communal wellness centres, outdoor swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms, mini-theatres, multipurpose function halls, children's play area, squash courts, indoor games rooms, business centres and well-designed lounge are just some of the features complementing Fontana's sumptuous comforts.

Landmark Bahrain director Mohammed Younis Shafi said: "Despite the global economic crisis, construction is in steady progress across our developments and sales are continuing. Buyers can still consider property as a solid investment.

"Owning an apartment at Fontana Towers is made easy through Landmark Bahrain's flexible payment structure with 10 per cent down payment, followed by five per cent quarterly instalments and 65 per cent upon completion, in addition to the availability of pre-approved mortgage facilities from commercial and Shariah-compliant financial institutions."

For further information about purchase opportunities on Fontana Towers, contact Landmark Bahrain on 17564600, email: info@landmarkbahrain.com or log onto www.landmarkbahrain.com.

Does anyone know if this project is complete? The site phone number I used to contact is no longer working as well as the contractor's head office number. Thanks!

I think they've just topped out... Can anyone confirm?

http://www.tradearabia.com/source/2012/05/27/housing.gif

Luxury housing project opens in Bahrain
Manama: Sun, 27 May 2012

Fontana Towers, a $136 million luxurious living project comprising four towers and 400 apartments on the Juffair waterfront in Bahrain, has been officially opened for living.

The tower was inaugurated by Sheikh Hisham Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, governor of Ministry of the Interior Capital Governorate in the presence of top officials of Bahrain-based mortgage finance provider Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions and the project developer The Developers including Anayat Jaberi Jamal and Abdrabalnabi Ahmed Almaa.

Fontana Towers is a symbol of luxury and modern living comprising studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments and exclusive penthouses in four interconnected skyscrapers.

Its key features include ladies spa, temperature-controlled indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, communal outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, health club, tennis, basketball and squash courts, indoor games room, kids play area, mini-theatre, restaurant, fully equipped business centre and convenience stores.

Commenting on the launch, Abdul Ghaffar Al Kooheji, the director of The Developers said: 'We take this opportunity to thank the contractors, suppliers and business partners who have completed the project successfully despite delays due to challenging market conditions over the past few years.'

'We are very pleased to have set a new benchmark in property development with Fontana Towers adding to the sky line of Bahrain.We believe the development will be a popular choice for Bahrainis, Expatriates and GCC nationals,' Al Kooheji remarked.

'We are thankful to Sakana for providing property consulting service and mortgage finance to this project. We are very grateful to the government authorities for providing utmost support and cooperation during construction of the development,' he added.-TradeArabia News Service

http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_218110.html

very nice !

i will try to take some photo of this tower .

thanks