DBI Design has further cemented its status as a leading international practice by winning a world-wide competition

DBI Design has designed a 5-tower project in the Middle East, valued at more than A$860 million (AED$2.5 billion). DBI Design was awarded the lead design consultant contract for architecture, interior design and landscape architecture on the project. The project, Etihad Towers, will be located on a prominent waterfront site close to the central Abu Dhabi business district, at the end of the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Compromising five iconic towers ranging in height from 55 to 77 storeys, in excess of 300 metres high, with a total built up area of 500,000m², Etihad Towers will feature an array of amenities, including an international five-star hotel, a boutique shopping mall, premium office tower, a hypermarket and quality residential apartments. It is set to be one of the most prestigious projects in Abu Dhabi.

The Etihad Towers development will consist of three residential towers, and one hotel/serviced apartment tower, centred by an office tower incorporating more than 65,000m² of lettable area. Including a retail podium, the group will be united by a basement car park of four levels, with a capacity for more than 3,000 cars.

All hotel rooms, apartments and office floors will have stunning sea views, overlooking the Abu Dhabi coastline. Etihad Towers’ signature building, the five-star hotel, will accommodate 400 rooms and 200 services apartments, to be operated by Jumeirah, operators of the seven-star Buj al Arab in Dubai and many other prestigious hotels around the world. The high-quality residential apartments will total 870, designed in a variety of configurations to suit all buyers.

The Etihad Towers complex will also house Abu Dhabi’s largest state-of-the-art convention centra and ballroom, at over 2,500m². Complementing these will be a retail center incorporating outlets for major international designer and fashion labels; and eight restaurants. Etihad Towers is scheduled to be completed by early 2010.

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www.worldarchitecturenews.com (http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=1163)




Arabian awarded record contract
CONSTRUCTION UAE
10 Nov 2006

The local/Lebanese Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has signed the biggest building contract ever placed in Abu Dhabi. The estimated AED 2,000 million ($545 million) contract covers construction of the Etihad towers, a mixed-use development on a site opposite the Emirates Palace hotel.

The project will have a built-up area of about 500,000 square metres. It will comprise five towers ranging in height from 50-75 floors. Three will be residential, one will contain a hotel and serviced apartments and the final one offices. The 40-month contract also includes the construction of an extensive retail podium and four basements of parking, as well as external and marine works.

The architect is Australia’s DBI Design, the project manager is the US’ Hill International and the client is a local private investor (MEED 3:11:06).

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UAE Forum Thread

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=404176&page=2

If the renders are somewhat accurate its a prime location. I like the tower designs too.

wow nice 5 towers? hehe. how high is the tallest?

Very nice.

I think that they are U/C

^^ Then go take some pictures and post them here :)

I promise after I get my driving license. I am practicing and hopefully after one month I'll finish the training and make the test .. After that you'll see some U/C photos of Abu Dhabi, even if I have to knock doors in apartments!

wow nice 5 towers? hehe. how high is the tallest?

at least 300m

at least 300m


ok. thx
so thats only the supertall. aw. the other are less than 300m. :D :bash:

these are a copy of brisbanes Vision tower.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=457513

nice towers

I can tell you to RL these aren't +300m. only .020 shy, haha.

And its definately UC, I have pics from june with big hole in the ground. And we're just about to hand over to local design team - yay.

Frankly they look nothing like Vision.

And those renders are far out of date.

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The glass feature on the roof has been revised, RL. 305.300 :)

Here you's go:

Please respect the image owners. Thanks.

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Wow... those renderings are breathtaking.

Awesome buildings. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I really like the location is that island part of the complex ?

great pics, they're almost ready for rising.

bah.

It's nice but not that special - fins and that have been used to death.

Also, the two towers at the front block water views from the ones at the back.

oh yeah!?^^

so have they started rising ?

yes, not sure if all are rising but a few started for sure

I like the way this thread was made. Aug 27 when Malec posted the renders. Then August 29, we got the construction. :nuts: UAE is totally fast with the approval of their renders. :lol:

Gorgeous. :applause:

gorgeous!!!

i like how simple abu dhabis skyline is, i hope these dont seem out of place

I request new pics or 1000€ for me so i could take new pics by myself :D

I like the way this thread was made. Aug 27 when Malec posted the renders. Then August 29, we got the construction. :nuts: UAE is totally fast with the approval of their renders. :lol:

wish all projects progressed that fast, eh! :lol:

Isn't there an airline based in Abu Dhabi named Etihad?

yes ;)

When the construction starting?

Very interesting design and good to see construction progress !

When the construction starting?

it is already UC ;)

lovely. nice towers and nice little island to

Great towers, reminds me of The Sail@Marina Bay in Singapore! These will enbeuty Abu Dhabi even more! :cheers:

Nice rendering. :)

This photo was taken from the emirates palace but the photographer doesn't say it's of these towers. Don't know of any other developments near the emirates palace though.

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updates
They certainly are the growing Etihad towers, malec. I was in there today just at the entrance of the Emirates palace and here is what i shot, sorry for the quality though, mobil pics .....:)

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any news?any pictures?

^^

Last update by Oct /08

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Thanks^^:)

the towers looks beautiful. thanks for the updates

I took this more then a month ago

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However these might not be Ethihad Towers after all

On the project boards it says respectively:

THE REGENT EMIRATES PEARL HOTEL

DAR AL QASM (or something similar)HOTEL PROJECT


... or maybe they are. :nuts:

hope we'll get the heights of the towers soon.

Quality development.

oh my :O

Look great. really good looking development.

:sly:However these might not be Ethihad Towers after all

On the project boards it says respectively:

THE REGENT EMIRATES PEARL HOTEL

DAR AL QASM (or something similar)HOTEL PROJECT


... or maybe they are. :nuts:

OK!
R these Etihad towers or not?!
cause if you have doubt about that then I think we might have a probability!
But maybe they name each tower a seperate name or something!

updates 07 feb 2009

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nice update cleveraz

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yesterday :cheers:

beautiful towers/

this project is really incredible...

yup, only 3 pages though. If this were build a couple of KM away in dubai, then it would have 10 times more pages.

also because of non architectural enthusiast like me, taking armature pics with Mobil as and when I get nearby….. thanks 4 appreciating my effort Mohabta..

yup, only 3 pages though. If this were build a couple of KM away in dubai, then it would have 10 times more pages.

The only reason for this is because the dubai threads get regular updates. If this has as many updates as those then this too would have 10 pages.

SSC needs more Abu Dhabi residents who have cameras. :)

TODAY

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My late update, 7 jan. 2009
Sorry

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Holy crap we get no updates for months and now everyone's posting pictures. :nuts:

those are some beautiful towers

Very nice. Abu Dhabi seems to be doing things right.

TODAY

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Those are excellent pictures, thank you. They capture the scale well. :)

^^ Cladding and wings are coming up.... good going.

TODAY

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Are these from the palace grounds?

GREAT render....!

Look like Iceberg at the middle of Desert !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From woodfold on flickr:

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wow

updates 16 march
Arial shots, sorry for the quality ( Blackberry)

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what are they building on those islands ?

what are they building on those islands ?

those iant the man made islands, are very natural..... no project anounced to my knowledge so far.....

:eek2:

Fantastic Design!

The facade is gorgeous...Those towers will be awesome...

^^ You dont know the have of it!!:happy:

what are they building on those islands ?

I know that a couple of the smaller Island on the West Side of Abu Dhabi island are declared nature reserves and probably won't be touched. I think that most of those are included.

I have also heard that one or two which are not nature reserves have a couple high-end residential plans... only plans though.

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seriously (http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/2832168.jpg) :hilarious

^^ Altin, if this is ur car, then WOW!!
If not, then I wish u get it one day if u dont want then I wish to have it one day!! :lol:

but seriously, take the same shot when the towers completed, I guarantee you u will win the best photo representing Abu Dhabi!!
:cheers:

Amazing renders!
I really like those towers. Look how the constructers works fast :cheers:

TODAY

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looks like those spikes is being started to construct. nice!

any body knows the height now?

I love Abu Dhabi projects. They seem so subtle compared to the ones from Dubai. One of my favourities of current U/C

Still no one knows the height of this Half way through though supertall?
I guess no one cares, cause its not in Dubai after all! :lol:

Still no one knows the height of this Half way through though supertall?
I guess no one cares, cause its not in Dubai after all! :lol:

I agree.... I care more about Dubai projects since they are the best ones :lol:

pretty as the buildings of Dubai

^^It doesnt work that way, its like if u have 2 identical shirts but one of them is famous brand name and the other is not! :lol:

^^^ So you're saying Abu Dhabi is a Dubai wannabe? I heard that emirate has its own vision for their cities, not neccessarily similar to Dubai's. Can you elaborate since you are a local ctizen :)

^^ No such thing as Dubai wanna be, its all about investment opportunities that are appearing in many parts of the world. Abu Dhabi has its own identity which includes a strategy not to go very fast and take things easy a bit.
I would say Abu Dhabi is at least 10 times wealthier than Dubai because of the oil revenues( probably one of the richest citis in the world by far), therefore Dubai is constrating on other sources of income to flourish, such as business and tourism. I really think many of the big projects in Abu Dhabi is just kindda message to others that we can do it too if we want to, which really they can! but many in Abu Dhabi dont want their city to be like Dubai!
Other emirates parts such Sharjah and Ajman, They are very close to Dubai, so the investment craves expanded to reach them as well.
Our region is very vital but if you take it from area and population wise its really small. So the effect of the booming economy will show clearly in all parts of the Gulf region: Saudi qatar bahrain Kwuait and so on.
The only difference I would say is that Dubai took 20 steps ahead...thats all! :lol:

Today

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From today as well :) 23 may 2009

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The best project in Abu Dhabi U/C by far

nice reflective facade, i would also have to agree with saeed

taken on 24.05.2009
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how much until T/O?

first from 7.6, second 18.6.
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any body knows the height now?

Yes, the heights have been confirmed:

Tower 2 - 305.30 m.
Tower 1 - 277.61 m.
Tower 3 - 260.34 m.
Tower 4 - 234.00 m.
Tower 5 - 217.50 m.

Courtesy of Emporis

Hey I really like this project but from my point of view it is in the wrong location it destroys a bit the specalty of the Emirates Palace.
But the total project looks awsome

UPDATE:
4th July

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3707065946_b29685e59e_b.jpg

I love the glass. From the distance it almost looks seamless.

Nice shapes

Yes, the heights have been confirmed:

Tower 2 - 305.30 m.
Tower 1 - 277.61 m.
Tower 3 - 260.34 m.
Tower 4 - 234.00 m.
Tower 5 - 217.50 m.

Courtesy of Emporis

Thanks......finally!!!

I also like the sahpes and the glass makes it look very awesome very clean!!! i'll say very luxurious!!!

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Etihad Towers: 7/Aug/2009

Let me know if anyone is interested in more detailed pics.

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Etihad Towers: 7/Aug/2009

Let me know if anyone is interested in more detailed pics.

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Sure...We all are...Post them...:):)

Sure...We all are...Post them...:):)

Right on man

if you want anything in bigger res, let me know :lol:

7/Aug/2009



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What a great complex for Abu Dhabi! Amazing!

Amazing...Thank you so much...Do you live in Abu Dhabi? :)

Amazing...Thank you so much...Do you live in Abu Dhabi? :)

I move a lot but I spend parts of my time there. I should change my location to be more inclusive I suppose :lol:

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Amazing...Thank you so much...Do you live in Abu Dhabi? :)

Nope. I've never even been there. But they are still amazing.:)

Phenomenal cladding. Only second to Beekman Place in NYC!

^^ Cladding looks incredible indeed! No tension in the glass at all, so a perfect reflection! :)

27th August.

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Today

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I think the cladding resembles Ryugyong Hotel

This ensemble has risen enourmously. A bit massive and uniform with all that glass, but I like it.
Etihad Towers remind me more of spireless Federations Towers... with a bit of an also spireless Almas Tower (the shape, not the cladding).

Btw. I get 69 stories above podium levels for Tower 2... so the core could be almost at top floor already, with a height of about 270-280m IMO. :cheers2:

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this is really close to topping out!! i counted 75 floors on the tallest tower

Wow I never knew about this project. It looks absolutely fantastic!! Reminds me a bit of the 4 new towers in Madrid but this is even better!!!

Great cladding too!!

almost

Wow I never knew about this project. It looks absolutely fantastic!! Reminds me a bit of the 4 new towers in Madrid but this is even better!!!

Great cladding too!!
Agree about the praise - Etihad Towers already look so powerful and prove best the boom of Abu Dhabi.
Hard to compare them with Cuatro Towers... those are four different designed buildings in a row, here it's five similar towers in a cluster.

Please forgive me this off-topic posting, but today Abu Dhabi has made another step forward:

Welcome to the world of Forum One, Abu Dhabi! Nice racing circuit!
And Sebastian Vettel just did it once again! :banana:

21st Nov

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beautiful and very classy... and I like it that its not too tall and not very commanding... I like supertalls that are understated and yet is beautiful in its simple guise... is the tallest tower topped out already?

Does Etihad = Echelon?
Majestic these 5

28/11/2009

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10th December - Some of the core's have started topping out..

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SPEECHLESS>.....

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January 23rd

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Link (http://picasaweb.google.com/sansowaks/MarinaBeachAbuDhabi#5429818225147394850)

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that looks massive. I like the design

i like it so much!

Amazing progress! Almost finished. I like the cluster and enormity, looks phenomenal.

Absolutely amazing.........Nice speed

Great design........

in my opinion, this is one of the best looking projects of all time. its almost perfection in my eyes. i really have a thing for tall and elegant glass buildings.. great project!!

wonderful. I like it.

amazing

Cracking project!!

Like an oasis but near some grass and lots of water :lol:

i love this project

30th Jan

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Link (http://picasaweb.google.com/peter.titmus/ShkZayedMosqueEmiratesPalace#5435514228117165858)

Taken 5 February 2010

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abu dhabi lookin pretty sweet now:)

Amazing pics...........:applause:


What is its completion date?????

Taken by Mario

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Link (http://picasaweb.google.com/supermario2008mancini/HiriceBuildings#5437325141547632626)

just wonderful

One of the best projects in Abu Dhabi at the moment. :cheers:

^^:yes:


Completion date??????

The original completion date was going to be this 'early' year (don't know exactly when).
However I don't think it will be fully done until early to mid 2011.

No crane is not working. The day off?

This is rocking

:banana:

There is not here http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?cityID=560
I dont see this prodect here.

Twice same message... KaZanTip, these two projects are not on http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?cityID=560 !!!!

Stop sending wrong message in here !

23/03/2010

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Nice pictures....


Keep them coming.....

Great pictures

Hermosas imagenes

Very sharp pictures! Thanks for posting.

Wonderful project. In my opinion Abu Dhabi's projects have a much better style than Dubai's.

Isn't it T/O already?

Impressive

Wonderful project. In my opinion Abu Dhabi's projects have a much better style than Dubai's.

Isn't it T/O already?

No, the glass will go higher. From the renders you can see two "fins" at the top. One inner short version, and a taller one. The shorter fin is formed. But the larger one is still to come.

27-03-2010

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Love the facade of the towers. :okay:

are these towers just for the plane company, etihad?

No not at all, read the first post of this topic, it's a hotel, residential, office and museums, restaurants etcetera.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RJQT84?tag=anarchojose08-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B002RJQT84&adid=1FQSFGYYWFNTN7EPCPMA& nice!!

Stunning picture......

Wow....again the REAL thing looks much better than the renderings. I love the look of these towers. Good job Abu Dhabi.

I didn't see this asked before, what is the palace looking building in front of the picture below? It's gorgeous.

23/03/2010



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The Emirates Palace Hotel :D

Abu Dhabis own Burj Al Arab if i may

What is this?? Craaaaaaaaaaaaaazy!!! i liked so much.

The Emirates Palace Hotel :D

Abu Dhabis own Burj Al Arab if i may

yea, had the most expensive tea and scones there, in my experience at least, ie US$30, but worth it as i skipped dinner there were so many treats.:cheers:

The Emirates Palace Hotel :D

Abu Dhabis own Burj Al Arab if i may

Ahhh....thanks. It's gorgeous and contrasts very well with the Etihad Towers when pictured together.

is updates?

By Adam, skyscraperlist.com, 5-14-10.

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:shocked: How did I miss this ones?! They look absolutely amazing!!

:cheers: i only just found this thread, wish i found it earlier they wouldve been great to watch rise!

thanks!!!

This should be T/O

This should be T/O

I think the glass will go higher. So it's not quite topped out yet.

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Beautiful pic

23/03/2010



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Just Came from the movies... I saw Sex and the City 2. I'm guessing this is the hotel the girls stayed at. FWI, hilarious movie!

Oh! The towers look great... A bit generic but good looking.

I think the glass will go higher. So it's not quite topped out yet.



FWIW the term 'topped out' generally refers to the structure only, not specifically the highest point. Usually it's when the lift motor rooms have been completed, or the jump/slip form systems are being dismantled.

Amazing towers!!! Thanks.

FWIW the term 'topped out' generally refers to the structure only, not specifically the highest point. Usually it's when the lift motor rooms have been completed, or the jump/slip form systems are being dismantled.

Your right, but on this forum we consider "Topped Out" to be when it has achieved its full height. This way there is less confusion about a buildings actual height. Labeling a building "T/O" when in fact there is still a spire, or papapet to be added, just adds confusion.

these are absolutely stunning. totally agree about the real thing being much better than the render

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^^ :drool:

Great pic....:okay:

great pics thxs

In this case reality looks better than the renderings.

In this case reality looks better than the renderings.

thats wat i was thinking, i definitely like these towers though , but in a strange location, i wish to see new updates

wow, i havent checked in a while, but this one is coming along nicely!

This should be T/O

That's Right..

really amazing :D

2 September 2010 by superscheich

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Finally, a new update. Thanks!

Identikit towers!

from march to now they`ve really pulled back the work pace....

^^yeah thats wat i was thinking, they look the same! so no need for update

Took these today...

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/Q8CITYAB-DH---------11-09-2010025.jpg

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/Q8CITYAB-DH---------11-09-2010048.jpg

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/Q8CITYAB-DH---------11-09-2010050.jpg

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/Q8CITYAB-DH---------11-09-2010053.jpg

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/Q8CITYAB-DH---------11-09-2010054.jpg

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snails pace????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

:cheers:PD.

At least work has started on the top fins. They are building five towers at once, that's gotta be tough to coordinate.

5 cranes for 5 towers....shard 5 cranes 1 tower....just a recent observation of mine, had a look at these towers 10 months ago and they seemed to be alot more manpower on site, today very little, could be the hols effect but still the work isnt flying into place.

5 cranes for 5 towers....shard 5 cranes 1 tower....just a recent observation of mine, had a look at these towers 10 months ago and they seemed to be alot more manpower on site, today very little, could be the hols effect but still the work isnt flying into place.

On this page some towers had three cranes...when they get this close to finishing they only need one per tower.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516893&page=4

Nice shots....:okay:

mabey there working on some interior also?
but definitly good visible progress :)

On this page some towers had three cranes...when they get this close to finishing they only need one per tower.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516893&page=4

true, it can get crowded up top.......different type of cranes being used on these projects as well.

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/AL%20HAMRA%20KUWAIT/Q8CITYAB-DH---------13-09-2010085.jpg

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:cheers:PD.

nice ^^ :banana:

Progress should have been much faster, but that's Abu Dhabi afterall. Their project traditionally haven't gone up fast ... actually even those they build elsewhere in the U.A.E. aren't.

Why the hurry?! who is gonna rent them?!!! :lol:

^^ Ok now, but not even during the boom. The 40 or so stories Etisalat tower near Trade Center took 5 years, the 2 x 54 stories twins in SZR next to Rolex Tower after 6 years they have yet to open.

^^

even with this level of activity, the place has this tranquil feel about it that makes you wonder what all the towers are really for.

Its like comparing Joburg to Pretoria, one has a big vibe ie JHB, Pretoria a svelt diplomatic city ambiance. Similar to Dubai when compared to AD.

To be frankly honest, AD lease and rent market is still in better shape than the rest of the emirates, prices hasnt droped that much in the crisis in comparison. It might not be that bad if all these units enter the market at this time!
I think the strategy of AD in construction is more like pay with no borrowing, if money there continue working, otherwise wait! safer but way much slower!

i thought the original projected completion for these towers was 2012? but i may be wrong

if these jumped onto the market, where are the companies and people situated now, one hole creates another.

Or maybe it will make renting options better for all companies. If you are stuck with a small office in an old building, then you will have a good chance to expand and move to a better and bigger office. your old one will be occupied by a smaller or new company which will be more than happy to have your old space. Dont forget that market is always growing and the need for new lease area is always there.
Or maybe your right, a hole will be there again!

4 October 2010

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by brittanylynnhite
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4 October 2010

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by brittanylynnhite
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The renders show taller "fins" at the top. But I'm starting to wonder they haven't been redesigned. The tallest building may no longer be a supertall, or at best, just barely.

hermosos!!

17 October 2010

by Sultan Al-Marzooqi (Bu Zayed)
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/54306880@N05/5089728138/

^^ that is an amazing photo, the contrast between the old and the new looks great!

^^what are those other 2 towers?

|I really wonder too!!
They seems like skyscrapers

by redrickshaw
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/36581242@N06/5136837251/

^^ another amazing shot!

Should the thread title be changed to T/O since the towers won't be getting any higher?

^^Yeah. Now looks Topped out...

by redrickshaw
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/36581242@N06/5136837251/

http://i10.tinypic.com/6apkwna.jpg

I wonder if the tallest is still a supertall? It doesn't look like it.

Why you say that? it look very tall actually!! I think the view of all 5 building completed together gives the feeling of not high enough!

Why you say that? it look very tall actually!! I think the view of all 5 building completed together gives the feeling of not high enough!

I didn't say they don't look tall. The difference between ~299m and 305m isn't going to be much different. What I was getting at, is the final design doesn't match the renders. The "fins" at the top do not reach as high as the original design. So the tallest tower may no longer be a "supertall" IMO.

This is so beautiful complex...Imagine this on the WTC site..:)

CTBUH says this one is topped out.

Source,
http://buildingdb.ctbuh.org/index.php?do=building&building_id=5194

I had my doubts, what with the top fins. But looks like another thousand footer for the UAE. :cheers:

I didn't say they don't look tall. The difference between ~299m and 305m isn't going to be much different. What I was getting at, is the final design doesn't match the renders. The "fins" at the top do not reach as high as the original design. So the tallest tower may no longer be a "supertall" IMO.
It's true, that the final design doesn't match the renders, but the "shorter tower" look taller than 218m. So the tallest is still 305m, but the shortest could be 255m or so... :dunno:

19 November 2010

by TravellingMiles
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/11228123@N03/5197425699/#/

Wow!

The other 2 towers are the Nation Towers.
Between these ones and the Etihad Towers the Adnoc Corporate HQ (342m) will start to rise next year (works are now ongoing in basement).

palaces next to soaring supertalls, abu dhabi is the only place you'll find that :)

NOW I KNOW STILL DUBAI FAR MORE SUPERIOR THAN ABU DHABI ...CONSTRUCTION SPEED IS SO SLOW THAT DUBAI CAN BUILD SAME BUILING IN ONE YEAR ,AT LEAST I HAVE SEEN THIS BUILDING FOR 4-5 YEARS TO BUILD......

OK...just for fun I'll bite....what building this size was built in a year in Dubai?

^^ not just one building either all five :)

which is those other towers??

love it

OK...just for fun I'll bite....what building this size was built in a year in Dubai?

1.Rose Ratana hotel
2.Index
3.Burj Dubai
4.Groseover House
5.Almas Tower
6.Emirates Hotel and Tower
etc.
All these Towers are for sure not took as much as Etidad Towers need....take an example 2005-starting of Burj Dubai and 2009 completion.166floors and 818 meter height just in 5 years but Etihad started with the same year but yet to complete.....

Abu Dhabi not ever near to Dubai interms of speed.All about management....

Just to be annoying, none of those towers were built in a year like you said? :lol:

NOW I KNOW STILL DUBAI FAR MORE SUPERIOR THAN ABU DHABI ...CONSTRUCTION SPEED IS SO SLOW THAT DUBAI CAN BUILD SAME BUILING IN ONE YEAR ,AT LEAST I HAVE SEEN THIS BUILDING FOR 4-5 YEARS TO BUILD......

its quality not having more

4 December 2010

by marman2009
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The flags are a nice touch.

taken 70 min ago!

On the ledge! - Etihad Tower - A look down to to tower 5 progress - Abu Dhabi Corniche
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by Mustafa Yusuf