Construction Begins: Mid 2007
Construction Complete: End 2010

Location: Jeddah Cornich, Within Direct proximity of Jeddah Hilton, Qasr Al-Sharq, and Jeddah Westin

Three Towers:
58 floors
65 floors
13 floors

Incorporates a shopping mall, residential flats, and office blocks.

Investors: Cayan Group

Website: www.lamar-towers.com

Renderings:

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_1.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_2.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_3.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_5.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_6.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_7.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_stills_8.jpg

http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-home-views/en/zoom/lamar_slides_view2_1.jpg

magnificent :banana:

Cayan and Zahran announced the project yesterday and they said it will cost SR 2 billion.

Probably around 220-240 meters

OH GOD:eek: the best tower ever i seen untle now in ksa,i seen many active in that plot aside fun time piza !!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

Huge towers , but where the 13f tower ??

high!!

as i thougt its aside fun time ,that mean its near golden towers too:cheers:
http://www.lamar-towers.com/fileadmin/images_lamar/slideshow-site-lamar-01/ar/zoom/00_lamar_site.jpg

Looks nice. Strange name though "lamar". What does it mean?

Looks nice. Strange name though "lamar". What does it mean?

melted gold

Nice !!!

the towers look absolutely stunning!!!

melted gold
i thought it mean something (EMAAR):D

OMG :eek:

Those towers look SO HOT :drool:

It's good to finally see some nice towers planned for the Jeddah corniche. With such a long and beautiful coastline it is unfortunate more towers aren't going up, even with the economy improving with improved oil prices. Let's hope this trend continues. :)

probably the nicest towers in jeddah

i was there and took some pic's:D but in night not that clean,they now diging ground.

night 23 Feb 2007
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/Saudi-Guy/Lamar%20Towers/P1020735.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/Saudi-Guy/Lamar%20Towers/P1020734.jpg

Wonderful !

Magnificent...I love the name as well, very creative tower, name, and design. I hope they build 3-4 towers next to it at that height or even higher :) its gona look great...

nice

I don't think I've seen better renderings than this!

^^ i think its done by Foreign people.

24 Feb 2007
the high 310m

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Great update Saudi guy! Thanks for sharing! :)

Somebody should post the details about this project in the main SSC High-rise sub-forum.

where you mean huit here http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 ?

^ yes!
I'll create the thread if I don't see it the next time I visit this forum (which'll be pretty soon! ;))

ok create it huit we are waiting you:D

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=11918988

thanks Saudi Guy ;) :D

Thanks for the pics Saudi Guy.

beautiful project, only criticism is teh above grade parking but nothing is perfect!

According to the chairman of the Cayan Development & Investment Company, Mr. Ahmed Al-Hatti...

Reservation in Lamar Towers have reched SR300 million in 10 days.

Most Interest has been shown in Duplex & Penthouse apartments.

There have been more reservations for residential units than targeted.

^^i saw the people in real eastate expo two weeks ago purchases apartments in lamar platform.

it looks prety cool, good addtion to jeddah

Spectacular response to new luxurious Lamar project in Jeddah
06 March 2007

Early reservations for the newly announced luxury Lamar project in Jeddah have exceeded all expectations, reaching 300million SR according to the developers, Cayan Development and InvestmentsCayan Development and Investments
Cayan Investment and Development

The project was only announced last week at the Jeddah Hilton where a spectacular launch took place, dazzling the guests with a laser show and the unveiling of the project model, and already the company has had more reservations for the residential units than it had targeted.

Cayan chairman Mr Ahmed Al Hatti said they had been delighted and honoured that the Deputy Mayor of Jeddah attended their launch event and asked questions about Lamar.

The company also reports great interest was shown in the development at the city's biggest real estate show, the Jeddah International Real Estate, Financing and Housing Exhibition 2007, where Cayan showcased Lamar.

"Investor response at the exhibition was 'outstanding'," Mr Al Hatti said.

As is usual with high-class projects, most interest has been shown in the duplex and penthouse apartments, but they are also pleased with early sales of one, two, three, four bedroom apartments. Reservations have been made for more than three hundred million SR to date, he said.

Mr Bader Al Zahrani, chairman of Zahran Property Investments, who are cornerstone investors in Lamar, says the interest shown so far is confirmation that the project is well timed.

"Jeddah is developing quickly and Lamar has set new standards for developments in the city. I am sure it will be only the first of many high rise projects in Jeddah."

Lamar is a SR two billion development at what has been billed as the "best address" in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia on the fashionable North Corniche on the Red Sea. It has one of KSA's premier companies, Zahran, as a cornerstone investor.

As well as being the first high rise development in Jeddah, Lamar will also be the first there to offer residential, commercial and retail space - plus a spa - as part of one development.

Mr Al Hatti says the project will feature two stunning residential towers, an upmarket mall, luxury spa, offices, indoor squash courts, outdoor tennis courts, swimming pools for adults and children, plus fully equipped gyms and beauty salons.

"The one-to-four bedroom apartments, three-bedroom lofts, half and full floor penthouses in the 58 and 65-storey residential towers all offer stunning views of the Red Sea," he said. "Each tower will also have a luxurious VIP lounge where residents can entertain guests."

The 13-storey commercial development will curve its way between the two residential towers and offer offices in various sizes. All will have access to a stunningly-appointed executive floor with a selection of meeting and conference rooms, plus covered parking, and a high-tech security system.

Mr Al Hatti said the proposed three-storey mall will become the premier shopping destination for the elite of Jeddah, being home to many iconic international brands and haute-cuisine restaurants.

"The proposed Lamar Spa will also be among the best of its kind in the Middle East, offering the most modern and up-to-date treatments in truly elegant surroundings," he added.

Cayan Investment & Development is the company behind the international award-winning "twisting" Infinity Tower at Dubai Marina in the UAE. Infinity Tower is one of three Dubai residential projects under construction for Cayan, with the other two being DorraBay and The Jewels. A fourth, La Residencia Del Mar, has already handed over to the owners.

Cayan is also developing the Cayan Business Centre in the TECOM area in Dubai.

With the newly announced Lamar development, Cayan's total portfolio now exceeds SR15 billion.

Click to Check (http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20070307041406)

Wow Like the project :happy:

any updates guys from construction site ??

^^ i was plan to take photo for it today but i can't,inshallah that few next days i will.

very nice project but I don't believe renders anymore :lol:

Who looks at renders then look at any project after being developed and complteted, you feel that renders were just lies :bash:

^^why not? look to emarit towers realty beter than render.....

I didn't mean the tower its self but I meant the surrounded area and parking and so on.. all of this gives the tower very great look

Try for example to clear the previous renders from ligh effects, surrounded enviornment, parking, clean roads that you see there lol

If you did, you would just discover that tower design is very normal and facade too but anyway this is my own opinion which can be right or wrong and all opinions are appreciated and respected.

that good point ,yah that surrounded area make project great look,anyway the design it self the best in jeddah IMO

This is probably the most stunning project in Saudi Arabia after Abraj Al-Bait IMO.

anyway the design it self the best in jeddah IMO

I agree :okay:

17 april 2007

sorry only two pic marreg to one,look to that wall it's sales center

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8793/sscksajeddah1fj9.jpg

Thanks Saudi Guy :D

Have they started digging the site?

HI

I believe that they will start digging for constructions as soon as they finish with the sales center, 'cause the sales center shall include inside some accessories that will be used in the towers, several finishing options for each floor and apartment, which is optional to each buyer.

Next to it Golden Towers, they have started the construction for this project.

^^

Welcome Mar7ba brother ya ahleen mnor al muntda :hi:

welcome aelzubi with us :) and about golden tower i sew it no any activty they may stoped.

by the way nice nikename:D

SG, there's a typo in your photo's watermark. Saduia should be Saudi - not that it matters much, I thought I'd let you know. :)

haha i didn't notes that thanks huit:)

This has to be the best looking towers in whole of Jeddah and the hottest place to live

Lamar twin towers progress
12-07-2007

Cayan Investment and Development says it has sold 70% of the first residential tower at its $533m Lamar twin towers project in Jeddah. The project comprises a 68-storey tower, which at 335 metres will be Saudi's tallest, and a 60-storey tower. Cayan said. Work has already started, with Kasktas International named as the piling contractor. Completion is due end-2010.

www.ameinfo.com

:) hii salam i am new to this community really liked skyscraper specially this designr the tower looks fantastic it will look more beautifull & stunning once completed

it's will be Jeddah's Icon like emarets Towers(Dubai)/Petronas Towers (Kulambor).

btw...why isn't this project in the supertalls section? it meets the 300m criteria.

^^ it is..

21 Aug 2007

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nice news...thanks for the update

This project is slowly getting serious..... thanks Saudi Guy...

^^Haven't you heard about the horrible infinity tower?go to UAE Section!!!i am sure it's effected to lamar!!!

Hey Saudiguy,
u must open its thread in supertalls,not highrise as its 300+ meters

ok i will

done!

the towers under constriction it's started finally yahoooo

nice...................can you take some pictures from the constructions site please?

ok but with phone camera sorry my digital camera stile in maintenance!

thnx anyway

Ocotber 14, 2007

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thanks for update i thought you live in Europe!!!
btw pls change status to
#UNDER C-Jeddah:"Lamar Towers",68F,60F,13F,335m,?m,?m,Mixed-use.
:)

^^^^ You're Welcome:)

I'm working here since 1993.:) I think I'm eligible now for citizenship.:)

nice to know you:) pls post your pic's here in supertalls forum.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=514410

thanks AaRonald. Where are you originally from?

thanks AaRonald. Where are you originally from?

Philippines:)

^^^^ You're Welcome:)

I'm working here since 1993.:) I think I'm eligible now for citizenship.:)

lol....:) I was born HEREEEEE.....But still....i am 19 and have spent like 17 yrs in Saudi (the other two years include summer holidays which I didn't spent in Saudi Arabia)

^^oh and you only 19!!!!i thought y r ~30 maaan we need to open thread for ourself to know each other!!!

as far as I know, It is easier now to get the citizenship

Very Nice Project............

When the project will be under construction ..............

^^oh and you only 19!!!!i thought y r ~30 maaan we need to open thread for ourself to know each other!!!

Maybe we can organize a SSC Saudi Meet.:)

^^oh and you only 19!!!!i thought y r ~30 maaan we need to open thread for ourself to know each other!!!

omg...how did u come up with that? :)

i remember you uploaded avatar for man looks in 30's before that Pakistan flag i thought it's you.

^^LOL..i never had a man as ma avtar...no problem must have confused me with s1 else....>>>

btw Lamar looks like one of the best skyscrapers in Middle East...when is it expected to complete?

marhaba,

so is there something new about the towers, cause I thought the Saudis are about trying to catching up with UAE. At least of all the projects and time schedules I have seen and heard about previously?
So they merely started to construct the basement?

And I would be currious to know if there are as many indian workers as in Dubai? Or did they find some africans to hire?
Hope they have better conditions to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

sukran ktir wa leilla saida
jens

most investors in UAE and others gulf counters are saudi so it's normal things the emartes company come here!!

and yep here most workers from India,Pakistan and Bangladesh but i don't know if they have more right here or in UAE!!? btw are you Indian:)

most investors in UAE and others gulf counters are saudi so it's normal things the emartes company come here!!

and yep here most workers from India,Pakistan and Bangladesh but i don't know if they have more right here or in UAE!!? btw are you Indian:)

ahlehn,

la ana min Aleman, wa ana biheb India kameen.

Also think it is not really necessary to construct the utterly highest building. It is more important how you construct it and how sustainable that will be. I just heard about all the difficulties UAE has had with treatment of these poor workers. But of course someone has to build it.

The thing I doubt is: would they really be reliable employees, if they are treaded so badly. That would be one big reason for me to tread all my workers nicely – I would pay them 1000€ a month and build them nice houses first. Afterwards they can start building this skyscraper for me and will do it with a better quality and less concerns for me. Am I wrong?
They do also need a whole bunch of workers to accomplish the construction of King Abdullah`s City - right.

Anyway Saudi Arabia just started to kick it off... hope you guys do it slighty better - with more planning ahead, i.e. sustainability (mixed use housing, shopping, living, workin), public transportation, avoiding traffic jams, enough parking, affordable utility & leisure infrastructure - adapted to the needs of the local population - which has to carry the running costs, when no tourists are comming - ... with education facilities as well and most of all: maintaining the arabic spirit among the new architecture and the arabic way of life, while adjusting it to modern needs :)

Best regards, hradre
jens rahnfeld
nec

Aleman? What is this? do you mean "Yemen" or "Germany" ?

Aleman? What is this? do you mean "Yemen" or "Germany" ?

yeah, right it means german

Germany in them language called Aleman!!!? and hmmm about your opinion to give each worker 1000eruo/month i think that too much in that case most real estate company will closed!!! but to give them good place to staying that positive point i agree with you.

Germany in them language called Aleman!!!? and hmmm about your opinion to give each worker 1000eruo/month i think that too much in that case most real estate company will closed!!! but to give them good place to staying that positive point i agree with you.

ok, I dont know the average pay in Saudi Arabia? perhaps 1000 us dollar would be an eligible amount (instead of 1000 €) ???

but ponder this: UAE faces manpower shortage
The UAE’s construction sector faces a manpower shortage that could delay a number of projects, reported Gulf News. Analysts say Indian workers, who make up about 80% of the UAE’s construction workforce, are shying away due to high inflation and the decreasing value of dirhams against a strong rupee.

cite: http://propertynewsdubai.com/?p=175

Could become similar in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...

Germany in them language called Aleman!!!?
affuan,
in our language it is called Deutsch (do not mix up with dutch), but billa arabi it is that I have to say: ana min aleman(ia)... ana btechki arabi shwei, ulla ana btechki englisi wa aleman. In Russian or Czech, we as German are called Nemjtzki.

Chradre,
jens

btechki
this word seems Moroccan or North African (there is no Ch sound in Arabic)
but I didn't know what does it mean! the same thing with ullah

maan looks to me it's too difficult language to learn!
about salary's here don't shocked but average Indian workers (and maybe 15% of Saudis) get ~480$/month.

ohh, yeah the "ch" pronounced like an longer "rrr" so "rradre" as an eastern Arabic word ought to mean "nice to meet you, or something". Perhaps that differs from country to country... sorry. and "ulla" should simply mean "or" - I thought.

wow, I just read, that workers of the Burj Dubai are striking since third day in a row, cause some claimed they never got any payment... and about the conditions as well.

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/10/29/dubai.strike/

Hundreds deported from Dubai after strikes -- reports (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/news/view_article.php?article_id=97543)

and I am curious about the quality, which they produced/constructed while working under these circumstances. pretty sure no good quality at all.

maa salami
jens

^^Well not to be rude or anything, but conditions of foreign workers in Gulf can be disscuseed in Sky Baskha :)

Hej zk, it is not rude to mention your opinion. But as you could see I did not mere try to discuss about the labor issue, also about the quality of work!!!

My thesis is, that if the construction companies do not worry about their workers, how good would the outcome - the skyscraper - become???

And I presume it would be terrible to save on the workers payment and later on you have to deal with maintaince issues. That are by far more expensive to resolve.

Believe me, I know enough about constructions and it is not as easy as it always looks for outsiders. So you would be better on workers that are willing and able to think about what they do, to prevent a whole lot of mistakes - that casually happen a lot.

regards,
jens

ps: after what happend the last days in Dubai, I can only imagine how many failures e.g of the Burj Dubai were simply covered and not solved. But this may remain as my solitary impression. Of course that might be entirely different in Jeddah. And we will either way see whether my perception was wrong.

Jan 2,2008
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great update man... you should post it in the supertalls forum..

^^done

This company is doing well since their iconic master piece "Infinity Tower" in Dubai.

http://www.cayan.net/photography/detail_image_157.jpg
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Thanks for the update man....

2008\2009 are the constructions boom in Jeddah!!
Saudi guy..great updates "as usual"..keep it on:)

thank you saudi guy!! excellent updates..

oooohhh gooooddd....finally this project took off....Jeddah's skyline would look marvellous with all these assortment of buildings planned...Al farsi, dear al bahr etc. it would be a nice mixture!!!!

January 11,2008
thanks guys :) here 3 pictures by my phone camera W880i for north beach skyline from floor 4 in Battarji Hospital (The Saudi German Hospital) it's far from sea ~4km.
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i hope they have same speed of jewels tower at dubai marina (cayen developer)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5817/75548920ym1.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=75548920ym1.jpg)
updates:

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^^ interesting...i thought lamar towers and golden towers were the same project...but i guess they're 2 different projects..

^^^ some photos from the Golden Towes Location:
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5083/11022008021kl3.th.jpg (http://img125.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11022008021kl3.jpg)

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7820/11022008022oa7.th.jpg (http://img125.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11022008022oa7.jpg)

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4411/11022008023rs2.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11022008023rs2.jpg)

lol @ the pigeon

i wonder if those golden towers will ever be built!!

^^I think it's better for them to change the design :)

all projects by that developer was stopped for some reason here the list
Golden towers - Jeddah
AL Huda Plaza - Jeddah
Al Huda2 Tower - Jeddah
The Torch - Dubai

all projects by that developer was stopped for some reason here the list
Golden towers - Jeddah
AL Huda Plaza - Jeddah
Al Huda2 Tower - Jeddah
The Torch - Dubai

do you know the reason saudi guy...becuase I am stuck with them in AL Huda Plaza...

^^honestly i don't know,call them at last you are one of them customers you have the right to know the truth!

I don't know exactly where this article can fit, but i thought it's interesting to look at..

عبد الرحيم بن حسن - جدة
كشف رئيس لجنة الأمن والسلامة في غرفة جدة الدكتور المهندس عدنان الهاشمي عن وجود 31 ترخيصًا لناطحات سحاب ومبان مرتفعة في جدة تتراوح أطوالها ما بين 35 إلى 55 طابقًا وبعضها يصل إلى 86 طابقا. وابان انه لم يعتمد من تلك التراخيص سوى سبعة فقط في حين ما زالت البقية تحت الدراسة نظرا لحجم تلك المباني. وأوضح أن الارتفاعات ستكون عالية جدا في ظل وجود أدوار مفرغة للإخلاء عند وقوع الحوادث إلى جانب أدوار أخرى مخصصة للخدمات الميكانيكية والدعم الفني الخاص بالمبنى، وقال: بالنسبة لأدوار الإخلاء ستكون موجودة فوق كل خمسة طوابق تبنى أما الأدوار المعنية بالخدمات الميكانيكية فهي تخصص بحسب الدراسات المتعلقة بها. واضاف سيسهم احتساب مهابط للطائرات العامودية في زيادة الارتفاع بشكل نسبي، ولا يمكن إغفال تلك المهابط فهي ضرورية جدا ومن أولوياتها استخدامها في عمليات الإخلاء عند الحاجة إليها.
واوضح ان مباني كهذه يمكن وصفها بالقرى لأنها تجمع عددا كبيرا من الناس يتجاوز الألفين شخص، وهذه الأعداد تحتاج إلى مضاعفة الأمن والسلامة لهم حتى نتجاوز المشكلة التي علق فيها الكثير من أصحاب العقارات المبنية في وقت سابق فهناك 7 آلاف مبنى ما بين عمائر سكنية وفنادق في مكة المكرمة، والمدينة المنورة، وجدة تهدد قاطنيها بالعديد من المشاكل نتيجة انعدام الأمن والسلامة أو نقص المتطلبات الضرورية فيها لذا نلجأ إلى الاستفادة من بعض التجارب الأوروبية للتقليل من حجم تلك المخاطر في ظل استحالة إزالة تلك المباني وإعادة بنائها من جديد.

Source: http://www.okaz.com.sa/okaz/osf/20080308/Con20080308178404.htm

Cayan signs agreement with Amlak International to provide finance to clients on SR3bn Lamar project


Cayan Investment & Development today signed an agreement with Amlak International, the first specialized home finance provider in the UAE and lately in KSA.

This agreement will entitle Cayan purchasers to put a minor down payment and use the finance over the next few years.

Cayan already has an agreement with Amlak International for all its properties in Dubai which includes The Jewels, Dorrabay, Infininity, Silverene and Cayan Business Centre. This new agreement that covers KSA and Lamar in Jeddah, gives clients flexibility and more purchasing power as they pay less upfront.

Cayan chairman, Mr Ahmed Al Hatti said: 'We are proud to announce our collaboration with Amlak International. Our aim is to serve our clients by providing the finance facilities that will assist buyers in acquiring their dream home or office in an exquisite project such as Lamar.'

Lamar, the first high rise development in Jeddah with a leading location on the Red Sea coastline, offers residential, commercial and retail space plus a spa, all as part of one development. The ground works on this 7 star luxury project has started and will be completed by the end of 2010 with the cost of around SR3bn.

On his side, the Chairman of Amlak International Mr. Abdullah Al Huwaish said: 'We are proud to have an agreement with a leading developer as Cayan Investment & Development. This will permit Amlak to fulfill its vision of making its customers at the centre of its innovations in order to make a difference to the world around it in a positive and fulfilling manner.'

This agreement will offer leading Islamic home financing solutions to Lamar purchasers in compliance with the Sharia'a principles paving the way for clients to own their own freehold property in Lamar.


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Thank you SG, what about the main contractor? Who is it?

the companies involved is
Turner
Saudi Diyar Consultants
RMJM
Assets real estate

you have to see these pages http://cayan.visionateserver.com/index.php?id=98&L=

Thank you SG :okay:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Lamar_tower_site.JPG/300px-Lamar_tower_site.JPG

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/4/36054-Lamar.jpg


ANY CONSTRUCTION PIC

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9015/fp01bigxj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9015/fp01bigxj2.7ff6fe25c9.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=179&i=fp01bigxj2.jpg)

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/9154/detailimage159wm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/9154/detailimage159wm2.6ce8a7b78a.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=56&i=detailimage159wm2.jpg)

^^why don't you pasting all pictures into one post?moreover these pics has been posted!see the previous page!

got any new construction pics saudi guy :nuts:

nothing yet rise above the ground!

floor plan for tower 1 is available on Lamar Website (http://cayan.visionateserver.com/index.php?id=94) it contain of
ground floor
floors 1 to 2 - Podium
floors 3 to 11- Office apartments [70 Units showed]
floor 12 - Spa

Tower 1
floors 13 to 35 - 2 & 1 Bedrooms Apartments - [92 units 2 bedrooms+115 units 1 bedrroms - total 207]
floor 36 - Prayer & Plant room
floors 37to 46 - 3 bedrooms -[45 units]
floors 47 to 52 - 3 bedrooms loft -[30 units]
floors 53 to 55 - 4 bedrooms -[9 units]
floors 56 to 61- Penthouse Half Floor - [10 units]
floors 62 to 64 - Penthouse full floor - [3 units]
floor 65 - VIP Lounge - [1 unit+Plant room]

Tower 1 Residentials Total Units
=304:cheers:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6524/floorplanep8.jpg

Piling finished, construction will now begin...

http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20081013084513/ACC%20Wins%20SR2%20Billion%20Lamar%20Construction%20Contract

Dubai, 13 October 2008: Arabian Construction Company has been awarded the 885 million SR construction contract for Lamar Towers in Jeddah. The piling work of the project was by Kasktas Arabia Ltd. a year ago and the impressive name in the world of construction, ACC, will be mobilizing on the site from date of award.

On his side, Mr. Badr Al Zahrani, owner of Zahran Real Estate and of Lamar said, "Due to its intelligent location on Jeddah's seaside, once completed the Lamar Commercial and Residential Towers project will offer a unique lifestyle at the highest level of living standards and remarkable posh housing. Awarding this 2 billion SR project to ACC will ensure its completion on time with the highest expected standards, suitable for our elite clients.

Cayan chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Hatti said: "Cayan
works hard to ensure appointing only the very best companies for its projects. ACC is known for their experience in high-rise projects and skyscrapers; thus, awarding the contract for ACC will ensure that Lamar will be completed by a professional construction team that will not only deliver on time but also hand over a finished product that exceeds our clients' expectations."

ACC has been engaged in prestigious projects in UAE consisting of mixed development projects and skyscrapers. Their experience in high-rise projects has been manifested by the current projects in hand. While ACC's management consists of highly qualified professionals with a distinguished track record in the region, its staff has always taken on the challenge of broadening fields of operations and increasingly complex work standards over the past 40 years. In doing so, they have constantly acquired new skills and expertise that keep them ahead in the industry.

Lamar project consists of two stunning 60 and 68-storey residential towers with a 13-storey commercial development curving its way in between. The one-to-four bedroom apartments, three-bedroom lofts, half and full floor penthouses in the residential towers will offer spectacular views of the Red Sea. The Lamar Commercial Center, which is a gateway for modern and contemporary businesses in the Kingdom for international companies, as well as its status, will offer the elite's primary destination in Jeddah.

as salesman told me sales for tower 2 has started with special offer discount 10% for 20 days,studio apartment at 18f size is 90m2 type D is 1,250,000SR 5 payments.

and Free gym subscription at floor 12:D

Wow Saudi guy you are doing such a great job! Keep it up!

Hijazzy! So long my friend!

OMG Olive touch still alive!!!where have you been all this years?

ACC awarded SR2bn Lamar construction contract

Saudi Arabia: Thursday, October 16 - 2008

Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has been awarded the SR885m construction contract for Lamar Towers in Jeddah.


for full article: http://www.ameinfo.com/171530.html

the guy that reperesnts lamar tower at the exibition told me that 90 % of piling is completed

hey rakan............can u tell me the location of the exibition.

keep goin north west on ubhur creek and its approx 2 km after kanz ubhur restarunt...u wont miss it cuz its a huge tent with lights and everythin

if you reach the camel round-about then you have gone too far

thanx a lot bro...

^^i remember give ya the map few days ago!isn't a clear?i can make a line around it if you like!

the guy that reperesnts lamar tower at the exibition told me that 90 % of piling is completed

What's piling? Piling materials to start construction?

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/864SupertallsPlannedForJeddahSaudiArabia_pic1.jpg

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/864SupertallsPlannedForJeddahSaudiArabia_pic2.jpg

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/864SupertallsPlannedForJeddahSaudiArabia_pic3.jpg

wow!!

what a nice render, the exterior of the glass look like Trump Tower Las Vegas.
really hope actual one will be stunning.

looks like two finger maker the signs of victory :lol: by the way they are really nice

http://i38.tinypic.com/2ykkrh2.jpg nothing yet above ground level :(

the site is on the left side i think they are digging they just started

any updates??....somone?

These towers and the Jawhara are my favourite!!!

Its on of those renders which you can't look enough at!! lol

hi :):)

any updates in Lamar Towers ???!^^

can anyone take pictures of the site :D :D

last time i went there nothing appear above the ground yet!
is foundation need all that years to complete?if so then how many years dubai towers will take to finishing the ground!!!!

true.....work is too slow on this project :(

Some of the projects in Jeddah

Have not been implemented, I do not know the problem!!!!!!!

all this time just to build the 1st floor

Some of the projects in Jeddah

Have not been implemented, I do not know the problem!!!!!!!

^^

Probably because of the financial crisis :ohno:

this project is not cancled ....its just that the work is too slow :(

they were waiting for the prices to come down :D (steel+cement...etc)

^^ haven't the price of commodities gone down a lot already?

yep,but that started to happened "noticeably"at the second half of DEC.

if i'm not mistaken steal prices went almost 30% down in a short period

i sent cayan a email regarding construction....this is the email they sent back.

First let me thank you for your interest in Lamar.
Here is please find my contact details. It is my pleasure to answer your questions and give you a brief on Lamar.
As for the construction progress we are at the last stage with our piling. The main contractor is soon taking over. As you will see, during your visit to our office construction is going on day and night nonstop 24hr a day. For almost a year now. We also have a written report produced by our project managers team, briefing our clients on the construction progress done so far.
Lamar is a 3.5 billion mega project of 68 storey where every single room enjoys a sea view. It is designed to be the most prestigious landmark in the western region. and as per expected project schedule it is to be completed by 2011. It is my pleasure to invite you for a presentation that would brief you on most important details and also ready to answer any of your questions and concerns. In addition we have a show model where you can walk in ad assess deliverables.


Looking forward to hearing from you soon and to having you a welcome guest at our cornice premises where the actual Lamar project construction is going on.



Your sincerely





Zahra I. Beshir

good news .

(we are at the last stage with our piling. The main contractor is soon taking over.)

surprise :D
last Saturday i went to north Cornish work on installing crane is almost done expect to see first floor rising above the walls next weeks.

yay finally...this is my favorite projct!! :D

i will try to go there and take pictures today

here are pictures i took TODAY :cheers: : http://i43.tinypic.com/14aiu0n.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/10r1tu0.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/otke82.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/313npcy.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/ev0vol.jpg

Good pictures...........:banana:

nice update rakan,,,keep it up bro

thank you...i wil take more pictures once they work on first floor and over

thanks rakan for this updates iam fascinating to see it topping out:)
i believe when Lamar finishing construction it will attract medias attention as a new saudi icon for a while......maybe till dubai towers takes the turn or jawharat al mamlakah!

Thank you Rakan
Please keep us updated as we are far away from Jeddah

This project will change the parameters of the city of Jeddah

Thank you Rakan
Thank you My friend nice updates
keep up the good work and the nice interesting updates.

thank you everyone....i will try to get more...in one week...ill live about 4 mins away from the site so it easy fro me to get pictures :D

Five firms vie for Lamar's Saudi contract

on Monday, March 09, 2009

Cayan's Chief Development Officer Ahmad Kasem said the developer is evaluating tenders for the façade and elevators packages of its SR2 billion (Dh1.96bn) Lamar project in Saudi Arabia.

RMJM is the main architect, Turner the project manager and Saudi Diyar Consultants is the local consultant, he told Emirates Business. Drake & Scull was awarded the MEP contract, he added.

"We plan to bring in the top people for the façade and the elevators. SOM had recommended GNH, a Chinese firm, for the Infinity façade work in Dubai. Similarly, we have tendered and invited top players in the international markets for the seven-star Lamar project in Saudi. Five companies are in the race for the façade design. The project is split into seven packages and we are looking at the landscape and interior design as another package," said Kasem. "We are in the process of evaluating these packages and will announce the results this month."

Meanwhile, enabling works have started on its Capital Business Park project in Egypt. "We are looking at packaging the project in the same way as Lamar. It is a total of seven buildings and one building is in the superstructure level. Khatib & Alami Egypt office is the consultant and CRC is the contractor. We have not yet appointed the MEP or façade packages, but are in the process of looking at them," said Kasem. The project is expected to be completed by mid-2012.

The current fall in construction prices has benefited the new projects, he said. "We always leave the door open and look at what is in it for us. We have negotiated for Silverene and Infinity. The prices of steel, equipment and supplies have gone down and we are negotiating on whatever we can to get some benefits from our deal. We purchased steel at Dh5,000 a tonne. A project like Infinity was about Dh570 to Dh580 a square foot on construction costs alone. Unfortunately, that has not changed because the materials were ordered at very high prices and suppliers awarded for the packages way before the prices dropped."

The situation has changed with its Lamar project. "With Lamar, a lot of tenders started to go out a month ago when prices have come back to reasonable levels," he said. When compared to Dubai at the peak period, construction costs in Saudi Arabia were lower by between 10 and 20 per cent for core and shell. "At one point, even the steel here was higher in Dubai," said Kasem.

"The architectural concept is different from one site to another. It also depends on whether the project is mid-to-high-rise towers. In high rises, you use different equipment, the foundation size is different and all the design criteria changes. So the costs can differ," he said.

On the Infinity project, he said around 70,000 sqm of the façade is glass according to a conservative estimate. RWDI does the wind tunnel testing on most projects, but the Canadian University in Montreal worked on Infinity, he added.

The building was designed by SOM's Chicago office and Khatib & Alami is the architects of record. "We faced a lot of challenges during the construction including water leaking into the site but we deployed the top people to overcome all issues. When we finally started the main works, we were four months ahead of time," said Kasem.

"Then we hired Arabtec and they accelerated the process and we finished in six months what would take 10 months. We have now finished with six basements, ground floor, mezzanine and four podiums levels. Salahah Structural Engineering validated the design before it went to Dubai Municipality."

Meanwhile, its Plaza Residencies 1 and 2 in Jumeirah Village is in the enabling works stage. "We have finished enabling works and are preparing to do the raft works in Plaza 1. The main contract has been awarded to CRC. The complete work permit has not been issued and we are working with an interim permit for the foundation. We are talking of the project completion by end-2010. Plaza 2 is under design and we are awaiting the review to finish from the client's end. We will the get shoring permit next month for Plaza 2. The designers for the project are NEB," said Kasem.

Silverene is in the main construction phase. "The project is expected to finish by end-October 2010," he said. "The total construction costs of the project stands at Dh650m."

RMJM is the consultant and Arabtec is the main contractor for the project.

http://business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/3/Pages/03092009_14c45fd6910e480c88823ff4b0d93f88.aspx

يمشون على بيض :(

هههههههههههههههههههههههه والله لو كان بيض كان ووصلوا

any pics guy's?

^^last update was on 24rd Feb!

comon guys they said "The project is expected to finish by end-October 2010," it's less than 2 years!

^^ We hope to complete the project two years ago, but I do not think

The article mentions a project in Dubai that is expected to be finished by 2010 in the last paragraphs.

Lamar is expected to finish by mid 2012 as the article says in the last line of paragraph 4.

ok i will try to get pictures this week....no promises

ok i will try to get pictures this week....no promises

looooooooool
:lol: :lol: :lol:

instalation of second crane complete.....pictures are coming

23/3/2009
Full Size (http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3710/p1070422t.jpg)
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3421/p1070422.jpg

superb...thnx sg.

23/3/2009
Full Size (http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3710/p1070422t.jpg)
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3421/p1070422.jpg

Thanks SG , please keep us update of jeddah news ,

the date is 21/3/2009:cheers:

great update.....i love lamar towers

أرابتك السعودية تتسلم عقد إنشاء أبراج لمار التجاري السكني على كورنيش جدة بقيمة ملياري ريال
أرقام 11/06/2009

أعلنت شركة أرابتك السعودية تسلمها خطاب الترسية لتنفيذ أبراج لمار التجاري السكني على كورنيش بحر جدة بعقد إجمالي تبلغ قيمته ملياري ريال .

وستبدأ أرابتك بحسب بيان صدر عنها تنفيذ المشروع الذي تبلغ مدته ثلاث سنوات اعتباراً من الشهر الجاري، وهو يتكون من برجين أحدهما بارتفاع 68 والآخر بارتفاع 60 دوراً ويشمل وحدات سكنية تجارية ومولاً تجارياً فاخراً.

وتشارك شركة زهران العقارية كمستثمر رئيسي في المشروع فيما تتولى شركة كيان للاستثمار والتطوير عملية التطوير بالكامل.


Arabtec Saudi Arabia received a contract for establishment of the commercial towers to residential FUTAIE Corniche Jeddah two billion rials
Arqam 11/06/2009

Arabtec announced that Saudi Arabia received a letter of award for the implementation of the commercial towers to residential Mar Sea Corniche Jeddah to hold the total value of two billion riyals.

Arabtec will commence, according to a statement issued by the implementation of the project, covering a period of three years beginning this month, which consists of two towers, one 68 and the other, up, up and includes a 60 housing units and commercial and luxury commercial Mola.

The Company ZAHRAN major real estate investor in the project with a company for investment and development, the development process in full.

Dubai’s Arabtec Holding said on Thursday it had won a SR2 billion ($544.7 million) contract to build Lamar Towers in Jeddah.
The deal is the latest for Arabtec in Saudi Arabia after starting work on a university project in Riyadh as it looks to diversify away from its home market in Dubai.
The contract, awarded by Zahran Real Estate Co and Cayan Investment & Development Co, will take 36 months to complete, the UAE’s largest contractor by market value said in a statement on the bourse website.
The project, which consists of two towers, will start immediately and will take three years to complete, Arabtec, the UAE’s biggest construction company, said in a statement on Thursday.

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2009061240611

any one can go there and took some pic's 2 the pro

i went there yesterday at the midnight everything looks a same as what i have seen 5 or 6 weeks ago,lamar seems stopped for a while! plus that i have noticed cranes are in the same position to!

that is bad news :(

^^

There will be no problems , they said that they have defect in the soil , and they will solve it out ,

Arabtec allready sign the contract , :)

I think the project take 10 years to complet or te looool

The announcement of Arabtec as the contractor is a bit weird since the construction has started a while ago. It is possible that there was a previous contractor who was simply replaced by Arabtec which may explain why the construction halted for the past few weeks.

Anyways, Arabtec has a good record in construction speed so I think the towers will rise up faster than we think..

from Arabtec (http://www.arabtecconstruction.com/NewsReleasesDetail.aspx?id=29)'s website:

News Releases

Arabtec Saudi Arabia is Awarded a Contract to Build LAMAR Towers in Jeddah with a Total Contract Value of Saudi Riyal 2 Billion
Posted on 11 June 2009

Arabtec Saudi Arabia has received today a Letter of Award to build the Lamar Towers in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a total contract value of Saudi Riyal 2 Billion.

The Lamar Towers Project is an important strategic high rise luxury project on the Jeddah Sea Front Courniche and consists of two towers of 60 and 68 Floors respectively, and incorporates residential and commercial units, and a shopping mall.

The main investor in the project is Zahran Real Estate Company while the main developer is Cayan Investment & Development Company.

The project will take 36 months to complete but will start immediately since the major enabling and site preparations works have already been completed.

i thought ACC( arabian construction company) won the award a few months ago ??

Cayan assigns 2 new contractors for its SR2Bn Lamar Project

Cayan Investment and Development has announced its agreements with 2 new contractors in the construction for the iconic Lamar Towers project in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/small//4/82004-NIghtS.jpg

Arabtec won the contract for the construction of the Lamar project. Arabtec is one of the largest and oldest companies in the fields of contracting and infrastructure in the Gulf since its establishment in 1975, and has a long track record of successful projects such as, Burj Dubai project, which is the world's tallest tower in Dubai and the Infinity tower in Dubai, winner of several awards and several other projects under the supervision of the distinct Arabtec.

The second appointment was with the Saudi Drake & Scull, as the contractors for electro-mechanical works and is worth more than SR500m. Drake & Scull are considered one of the most important companies providing integrated services in the field of mechanical and electrical engineering, health and others.

Since its founding, it provided its customers with many of the innovative solutions to be a leading provider of integrated services.

The Lamar project is witnessing major developments and the main contractor, Arabtec, has been granted a 36 months contract for completion. The actual foundation on the site is almost complete.

Mr. Bader Al Zahrani, Chairman of Zahran Real Estate, said:


'We are excited to be a part of this innovative and exciting new phase in the tower's construction. We are proud to award the main contract for this unique development to a world-class company like Arabtec LLC and MEP contract to Drake & Scull. Awarding these contracts is part of our commitment to work with leading companies in order to achieve the best results and to ensure top quality delivery.'



Mr. Ahmed Alhatti, Chairman of Cayan Investment and Development, said: 'It is a pleasure to work closely with Arabtec, who have been associated with Cayan for several projects in Dubai. Appointing these leading companies such as Arabtec and Drake & Scull reflect our resolve to offer credibility and transparency to our customers and construct a one-of-its-kind development in Jeddah.'

Details on the construction of Lamar Towers - the first-of-its-kind tower on the Jeddah Corniche - were showcased during the Cityscape exhibition, held earlier this week in Jeddah.

Lamar Towers project is spread across 33,000 square meters which includes two residential towers, the first tower is 68 stories & the second is 60 stories which will offer spectacular views of the Red Sea.

The project has also a 10 stories offices building, luxury malls, sports club, and a world class spa dedicated only to the residential units owners. The development will also include an eight-level parking building.


http://www.ameinfo.com/201292.html

update!!!!

videos from the site yesterday:

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good

what i notice when i saw videos how the plot is so huge!

01.08.2009

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9544/20090725601.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3089/20090725602.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7927/20090725603.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/931/20090725605.jpg

nice,almost 2 years for ground works and it seems we have to wait 4 months at least to see floors rising!
i wish if i could take photos from that 3 building aside the site!

thanks rody

It is possible that they are having ground water problems which caused the delay.

^^no,as i informed there was a serious mistake in the underground piles and that resulted to cover it by layers of concret above it!

there are convenient materials would keep the water away of construction site of course

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3533/020820091097.jpg

finally .....some work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqvMzq5DvAA&feature=related

wow the building is really nice....

http://www.alriyadh.com/2009/11/17/img/534146954695.jpg
http://www.alriyadh.com/2009/11/17/article474899.html

It is strange that in these images will be performing for this project Company ACC

http://i42.tinypic.com/ev0vol.jpg


However, as I passed by almost two months before the project was announced on the list that the port of the project is Arabtec
http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/5/15095-arabtec.jpg


Is the dissolution of the contract with ACC and then won by the company Arabtec

There are 2 towers in this project consisting of 72 & 69 stories......So, MOD plz change the title of the thread......

^^ Increase the number of floors
Good news

Lamar Towers to change Jeddah corniche’s skyline

EDDAH - Construction of Lamar Towers - the first integrated skyscraper project in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia - is now in full swing after the completion of the most important phase of the project which was the concrete mat casting for the 76-storey highest tower with 72 stories as planned.
Officials of Cayan for Investment and Development, the main developer of the project, presented to the media on Monday the
already dried casting situated at a foundation 9 meters below the ground surface.
The concrete mat casting covered an area of 1,200 cubic meters, and a depth of three meters. Some 6,200 cubic meters of ready mix concrete and 1,500 tons of different sizes of rebar were used.
Ahmed Al-Hatti, chairman of Cayan, said the two-tower Lamar project is considered as one of the most important investment projects in Saudi Arabia with a capital of SR3 billion. Its second tower would have 69 stories.
Concrete mat casting work for the second tower will be implemented right after the Eid Al-Adha holidays “in line with the (project) timetable,” he pointed out.
Due to the enormity of the project, Cayan tapped the expertise of a number of companies for the execution of the project. They are Arabtec Alsaad as the main contractor, Turner Company as the project manager, and Saudi Diyar as the engineering supervisor.
The main investor in the project is Zahran Real Estate Company.
One of the unique architectural concepts, the Lamar Towers, overlooking the Red Sea, is being considered as one of the most remarkable landmarks of the world.
The unique yet remarkable set of towers is sure to drastically change Jeddah’s skyline along the corniche, and arguably redefine the boundaries of architectural design in the world. – SG
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2009112054963

Hey do we have any information on the South Corniche by Mackeen called the cluster. Heard that the project is goin to be huge occupying more than
35m sqm. It is proposed to being work in the next 7 months and is expected to complete the next 10 yrs.I hear the proposed site is brought from the Bantokiya Developers, and that the project would cost Mackeen a staggering 10b SAR. Does anyone have more info on the above like what % in each asset class( Residential, commercial, Retail, Leisure).

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Lamar Towers' foundations completed

20 December 2009
JEDDAH - Arabtec Saudi Arabia & Alsaad General Contracting joint venture announced on Saturday the achievement of a major milestone with the casting of the two raft foundations for the Lamar Towers, the tallest twin towers in the Western Region, Saudi Arabia.

Lamar project, developed by Cayan International Company, worth approximately SR2 billion, is on schedule.

In parallel, foundation works are also being carried out in the adjoining Podium areas along the tower footprints that will incorporate the residential and commercial units, and a shopping mall.

"We have just poured over 11,100 cubic meters using almost 3,000 tons of steel, covering an area of approximately 4,000 sq m and approximately 3m in depth, and it was all orchestrated smoothly" said Mehriz Abdo, senior project manager for the project.

The Arabtec slip-form system for the Towers' cores is already delivered to site and is being installed.

Major plant and equipment have already been mobilized to site and are now in operation. Lamar Towers incorporates futuristic architectural designs with twin glass towers aligned in a V shape. Tower 1 has 73 floors and Tower 2 has 65 floors and helipad with two basement levels including the mezzanine levels.

The Towers incorporate residential and commercial units which will include shopping malls.

"This is indeed a great accomplishment by the team and a milestone for both Jeddah and Saudi Arabia.

Our teams are very excited about our prospects in this new market" said Riad Kamal, CEO of Arabtec Holding.

As a repeat client, Cayan is confident Arabtec -Al Saad General Contracting, JV will deliver a high-quality and satisfactory finished product on time. "Our alliance with Arabtec Saudi Arabia has created a new perspective in building construction. We are confident of the pace of the work that we have observed which highlights Arabtec's project execution and management skills. Construction work is progressing and Cayan is looking forward to seeing the rest of the project take shape," said Usama Sarraj, Cayan development manager. "Due to Arabtec's strategic project management and integrated systems, they are on schedule as noticed in five months of construction," he said.

© The Saudi Gazette 2009

Source (http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091220041813/Lamar%20Towers%27%20foundations%20completed)

how many floors exactly these towers have,iam confused now:?

^^ Now started to show the features of the tower in the form of a triangle

gd for Jeddah, too bad there is no sea in rio the view will be perfect in jeddah cornish i like the golden part it will b shiny specially in a sunny day :drool:

معقولة !هاذي كل الصور الي تخص ابراج لمار ما فيه احدث من هاذي الصور من الانشاءات ,,,, طلب بسيط جداً: اتمنى من الجميع ان يضعو تاريخ التقاط الصور

Outlook to stop the Lamar towers

His unit owners in residential and commercial tower «Lamar», which is implemented Zahran Company in Jeddah, expressed concern about the company pushed back the date of receipt of the third installment indefinitely, due to variables beyond their control, noting that raises concern is the postponement coincided with the separation of the developer of the project Company executing it.

They told «life» that they paid the first and second installments and Albalgtin 20 percent of the value of the unit, and that, in time to pay the third installment in the month of November (November) the past, officials asked the company not to pay for an unspecified time.

He asked investors about the fate of their payments earlier, especially after rumors about stopping the project.

On the other hand, the CEO of Zahran Real Estate Investment Engineer Hussain Al-Mushayt that «postpone the date of receipt of the third installment is due to a change in policy for reimbursement to the company, in line with the timetable for the project».

He's «life» that the main reason to postpone the repayment date for the third installment of Lamar is a change in payment policy, consistent with the timetable for the completion of the project additional service to clients of the project and the more serious of achievement on the ground, since there are difficulties faced stages of the implementation of the excavation and foundations, especially with the quality of the soil and the steep rise of ground water, in addition to the presence of porous soil of a special nature of the caves and «Coral» into the soil.

He emphasized that those problems contributed to the drilling to a level greater than planned, as it, according to blueprints of the project was supposed to come down to a depth of 30 meters in «piles foundations», but because of poor soil we had to dig 50 meters, and the reform of land to build the foundations of the towers specifications and standards required, based on the recommendations of consultants and international experts were brought to the project, and raised the cost of the business and consulting cost rate of Lamar from 2.5 to 3 billion riyals.

And on the rumors about a dispute with the company «entity», he said Almushayt: «Cayan is a developer of the project, according to the contract, the role is a specific time period and a specific phase as well, and the contract expired the end of the time the first phase of the project». He pointed out that his company did not have a tendency to extend the contract with an entity more than the previous periods.

He pointed to the delivery of Zahran Company management and development of the project, and will be the start of the project clear to all.

He added: «was carried out 97 percent of the work of the foundations of the building, since it was pouring the foundations and rules, and foundations are the most difficult phases of the skyscrapers, is expected to be completed from the first floor above the Earth after 30 days from now, the project will be completed on time at the end of 2012 ».

And whether it has been setting new dates for the receipt of payments, he said: «will make payments according to the completion of the construction work, and in case was to set a timetable, it will provide clients of the project during the day».

The Al-Mushayt, the level of finishing and regulations in the Tower of Mar and the level of employment will be world class, as they will use the latest technology, the units will be in denominations of 5 stars, and will become a distinctive landmark in the region, especially that the project is in its diversity of use between residential and commercial offices, and includes Mola commercially luxury, a health club is Alomez in the Middle East, with separate entrances and parking and the restaurant overlooking the open sea

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/arabic/583722

http://international.daralhayat.com/ksaarticle/119422

Bad news:mad:
Do any of you can provide us with images of modern project
Since it was the completion of the first floor

it seems the lot is worse than what i thought, Zahran suffered a lot with the soil excavation, can you believe that the depth of the piles is same as deep as what burj khalifa has!

:bleep::bleep::bleep::bleep::bleep::bleep:

الله يستر,,,,, بصراحة المشروع مميز وتصميمة جذاب ومن شدة اعجابي بأسم لمار سميت بنتي بهذا الاسم,,, عل عموم الله يتممة علا خير ,,,,,,,بخصوص ابراج البيت بمكة هل من صور جديدة بتاريخ 3/2010 لمن لديه صور جديدة اتمنى أن يزودنا بها

it seems the lot is worse than what i thought, Zahran suffered a lot with the soil excavation, can you believe that the depth of the piles is same as deep as what burj khalifa has!

Is this what we heard since long time from experts they will have some problems of the soil of Jeddah:ohno:

With respect to the soil in Jeddah, this does not mean it is not valid for building skyscrapers, buildings in the Jeddah-based pillars have used this type of foundations in many cities may be worse than some of Jeddah, for example, Shanghai World Financial Center building, do not forget that the Building Queen in Jeddah The tallest building in the Arabian Gulf have been constructed in the early seventies and forget building the NCB

^^ i hope so, thanks DAMAC

29.03.2010

they are working on the 3rd floor above ground in the northern tower,and on the 2nd floor above ground in the southern tower !!
I'm going to post some photos in the up coming days :cheers:

wow ,, great news Rody ,,
how did that happen :)

I noticed this announcement extensively

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Great Update DAMAC !
keep up the good work . :)



this was published in today's issue of Al-Riyadh :
http://www.alriyadh.com/2010/04/05/img/587569581056.jpg
http://www.alriyadh.com/2010/04/05/article513377.html

cheers

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these photos is more than 2 months old...
the core of both towers is almost two to three floors above ground.
I'm gonna post some photos by this week end
thnx for the updates:)

these photos is more than 2 months old...
the core of both towers is almost two to three floors above ground.
I'm gonna post some photos by this week end
thnx for the updates:)
I am a supporter
Images are very old
But since a long time trying to get the pictures and finally obtained from the Internet
I'm currently in Riyadh, I can not take any pictures
If you can, my dear Rody69 take some pictures and I'm eager to see the latest updates

Will be great addition to Jed. Really nice design

Cool pics DAMAC.....

Keep them coming.....

GOOD PROGRESS ,,,

THANK YOU ALL ,, AND WAITING FOR MORE UPDATE

18-04-2010

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18-04-2010

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am i imagine or i can see the core for both towers!?

^^^ yup the core of both towers has raised about two to three floors and if you're on site you could see that they have started working on the podium this week

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thanks Damac, great job God bless you.

Alriyadh has been giving some pretty good updates on various projects lately..!
What they're interested in skyscrapers now or what ?

Anyways..
Way to go Alriyadh

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That is quite an old pic.

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Any updates ??