BACK FROM THE DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Major new project planned for Dubai's World Trade Centre

Published: 17 August 2008 12:46 GMT Author: Colin Foreman
The World Trade Centre as it is now

A major new mixed-use development is currently being planned for the World Trade Centre area of Dubai.

The project, currently known as District 49, involves the construction of 40 to 50-storey office and residential towers, hotels, a shopping centre, food and beverage outlets and a theatre.

The total built-up area is about 1.7 million square metres.

District 49 located on the land between the new Etisalat building and Zabeel Park.

The concept architect is UK-based Atkins. The project manager is UK-based EC Harris. The client is Wasl, formerly known as Dubai Real Estate Corporation.


ok HOW did the DCA allow this to do thru...were they complaining abt it in the first place???? its REALLY tall for the area! considering that the etisalat bldg is what 33F.

R

How many towers will be there??

Well, as long as they're not over 200m or whatever was the height limit then it's OK I guess

but I thot the closer you got to the airport the height restrictions were even lower...as in on SZR it was below 200m but here I thot it wuld be lower...150m...

R

I hope they build a new hotel as part of this project.

http://steelguru.com/news/index/2008/08/19/NTkyODc%3D/Major_new_project_planned_for_Dubai_World_Trade_Centre.html

article talks of towers 40 to 50 floors high

lol! It's back, again? :runaway:

but I thot the closer you got to the airport the height restrictions were even lower...as in on SZR it was below 200m but here I thot it wuld be lower...150m...

R

Burj Al Salam plot's restriction is 198 meters. Etisalat 2 Tower is 183 meters tall, so I gues if the resprictions are up to 180 meters for the area, flat-roofed 50 floors towers are possible.

District 49 will reflect Mohammad's vision of Dubai

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10355061.html

By Saifur Rahman, Business Editor
Published: October 05, 2009, 23:14

Dubai: District 49, a multi-billion dirham mixed-use project is being conceptualised near Zabeel Park by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) as a mark of tribute to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said one of the concept designers associated with the project, which will also go by the abbreviation D49.

The project has been named D49 to commemorate the year of birth of Shaikh Mohammad, who was born on July 22, 1949, said Anna Klingmann, principal of Klingmann Architects, a New York-based masterplanner and brand consultant.

The project's assets won't be offered on freehold, but on a rental basis.

Located next to the Etisalat building near the Trade Centre roundabout, the project is planned around a 'high density' neighbourhood that will be be accessible by the Dubai Metro, besides tram and bus services.

The development will take up part of the existing car parking lot created for a section of the Zabeel Park, next to the Emarat petrol pump.

"District 49 embraces the courageous story of Dubai which is intricately interwined with the Al Maktoum family - a legacy of forward thinking and brave leaders who confidently overcame the difficult political and economic challenges time and time again to make Dubai a safe haven for all people," Klingmann, who is also a brand consultant, said.

"More specifically, D49 honours the efforts of Shaikh Mohammad."

The project, yet to be formally announced, will be a pedestrian-friendly community spread across 700,000 square metres. It is being showcased at the Cityscape exhibition, which started yesterday.

"It will have a retail, commercial, residential and hotel components," Klingmann said.

The development is based on a design concept that is inspired by Arabian culture and incorporates a fusion of Islamic calligraphy and French renaissance architecture, she said.

"In the boulevard area, an open space has been designed in such a way that, when viewed from the top, shows an Arabic script that says many things in Arabic," Klingmann said.

"That area is split among the Garden of Hamdan and Garden of Mansour, etc."

Branding a project based on themes is not new. Analysts say branding strengthens a project's brand value and help market it.

Sudhir Kumar, managing director of Realtors' International, told Gulf News, "Branding strengthens project's profile and helps developers to promote. It gives a project an identity and what it stands for. It brings aura and vigour to the project and helps boost investor confidence.

"In the case of D49, the theme and branding will help the developers to promote it well as it is linked to Dubai's Rulers."

Officials of DREC, the project's owner and developer, weren't available for comment.

R

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http://www.cityscapeintelligence.com/page/613702/project-profiles/articles/al-kifaf-district-49

Al Kifaf District 49

Address:
Al Diyafah Street - Sheikh Zayed Road & Sheikn Khalifa Bin Zayed Street
City:
Dubai
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Type:
Mixed use
Value:
US$44 Mn
Area:
790,833 sq. ft
Project Stage:
Design
Completion date:
Dec 2016

Project Profile

Al Kifaf District 49 creates a new vision for sustainable mixed use projects in Dubai. It brings together office and residential space, hotels, retail and entertainment facilities in an urban network that is, first and foremost, responsive to the needs of people. Nine experiential zones lead to different water features, urban attractions,
green elements, unique amenities, and seasonal festivals. The seasonal programming includes cultural events and festivals that will expose visitors to different facets of the local culture and the international cultures that make Dubai such a special place -- making it unlike any other venue in the city. An elaborate retail spine provides a mix of convenient everyday services, healthy fast food options, special-apparel chain retailers alongside authentic gourmet dining, privately owned boutiques, small art galleries and lively entertainment venues. It will be a destination for all to enjoy year round as a holistic, sustainable environment. District 49 is an innovative concept for inner city living and working, transit-oriented but principally people oriented


Architect:
KLINGMANN Architecture & Brand consultants
Address:
401 Broadway, Suite 2102, New York, N.Y. 10003
Web Address:
http://www.klingmann.com

Company Contact:
Position:
Tel Number:
+ 1 212-334-1110 / + 1 212-334-110
Fax Number:
+ 1 212-334-7116
Email Address:
info@klingmann.com

You knwo 'District 9' :):D