I have searched this forum and I couldn’t believe how this was missed…About the project -- The new central market built on the same location where the old souk ( market ) was. Here are some renders from AL DAR.

Central Market
A turn key project for both ALDAR Properties and Abu Dhabi, the Central Market redevelopment occupies 5.0 hectares of prime city space, and will comprise luxury apartments, international grade A office space, restaurants, world class hotels, branded retail outlets and a traditional Arabian souq. Upon completion, Central Market will be a true city centre destination for the Capital of the UAE.

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U/C PICS AS OF 8 SEP 2008 ( PLS IGNORE THE DATE ON THE PIC,ITS MY MISTAKE
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location

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builders

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This is weird. I'm sure I made a thread for this but couldn't find it either.

This is weird. I'm sure I made a thread for this but couldn't find it either.

sorry for that bro, but i feel it should be up here again, its a great project and i'm gonna get some U/C updates periodically.....

omg, interesting :), i like the " mirror" effect on this structure

nice

Abu Dhabi! Nice.

Excellent Project!!! I can't believe that this is under construction.

Some more renders! this time the Interiors
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Close-up Exteriors

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^^ wow, the first one is very impressive :D

:banana:

Some U/C Pics from 2007
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^^ thats Khalifa Street ( closed for almost 4 years ), may perhaps go stright into the stucture once the market is done

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^^Another U/C pic from 2007

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^^First Pour 2007

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^^Thats how the old souk ( market) used to look till 2003, before it cought fire and half of the market was burnt and demolished latter .

I also finding weird that the thread disappeared. :weird:

BTW, this is a Sir Norman Foster design.

updates 8 SEP 2008 ( PLS IGNORE THE DATE ON THE PICs,ITS MY MISTAKE)

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wow, it's really nice... i didn't see it before and i like it :)

gosh!!

It seems the 6th floor is under construction. A long way to go.

very nice! UAE is on the map:cheers:

It seems the 6th floor is under construction. A long way to go.

Yeah! In Abu Dhabi, Things take a bit longer than Dubai to happen....

here in philippines the tallest man made structure is crown regency hotel and towers at Cebu Philippines its a 40 story tower .. and as i have seen the photos here it might look like very small compare what are presented here .. these are giant towers ... i hope someday we will have these towers someday here in philippines ..

any up dates??

Wow awesome~What a great building!!!

I think when world financial crisis take effect, only few cities can stand powerful with almost no effect.....Welcome to ABU DHABI !!!!.:cheers:

^^ Too bad almost everything in Abu Dhabi is 'On Hold'.... ;)

awesome but really weird cladding

Don't like it. It looks cheap. Especially in between the towers.

The interiors look stunning, and the actual towers themselves look quite distinctive (and I like the cladding too)-- but setting them atop those building-block things at street level makes them look like an afterthought-- a cranial implant cheaply grafted onto a body unprepared to host it. I kind of wish the base looked more like the towers above them.

Other than that though, can't see much else wrong with it. A shame these things are on hold though..

wow... i think...

From flickr, November 22, by Archigeek

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Two common things in all Abu Dhabi projects: they are great and they take for ever to be built!!! :lol:

it looks gorgeous

looks like it's made out of corrugated iron.
How Kiwi (New Zealand)
Jeff thompson (http://www.art-newzealand.com/Issue100/thomson.htm) a new zealand artist who uses corrugated iron.
Cool buildings though

Abu dhabi is a very crowded city. Some times it feels like walking in Hong Kong or Tokyo

updates feb 3 09

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progressing well, thx for the updates :)

Late updates jan. 07. 2009. Sorry...:bash:

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Abu-Dhabi is very nice city!:)

thanks for the update

Nice updates everyone. Tower looks really interesting.

I don't like it

Photos from Archigeek on flickr from sometime in february

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seem like works going pretty will here. I take it there no problem of this being on hold.

1 meter higher than New York´s Empire State Building ! It is exciting ! Crazy but cool design all the way ! Lovely swimming pools !

It looks promising. :cheers:

WOW, stunning render!!!!!!!!!!!!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^

any new pictures? :O

fantastic looking set of towers

I'm surprised we don't find any more updates on this to be honest. Neary a 400m tower in any other country and it would be the talk of the city.
Anyway its rising nicely.

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^^ Great! Can't wait for the cladding to start. As always in this region that's very late during construction...

382m for the tallest tower....does anyone know how tall the other 2 are?

i reallly like this project, its fantastic

Wonderful complex! great tower designs...

382m for the tallest tower....does anyone know how tall the other 2 are?

the tallest 1 is 382m

the second is 278m

the third is 255m

Wow!!
Abu Dhabi is gonna go second no doubt after Dubai in supertalls within the next few years! comparing to all the Middle East region! around 5 is U/C

nice towers, but need some tall neighbors too.

this is near to our flat! very nice

what a awesomw project! why i had never eard talking about!

Update on the developers website. >> July 2009 (http://www.aldar.com/construction_progress_gallery.php?m=construction_centralmarket_09-07)

Looks great!! But still no cladding...

Well, there may not be any neighbors in the exact vicinity, but of course Abu Dhabi has the Sky Tower, the Ethiad towers complex, and The Landmark.

The Landmark is not that far actually.

Wow!!
Abu Dhabi is gonna go second no doubt after Dubai in supertalls within the next few years! comparing to all the Middle East region! around 5 is U/C

Abu dhabi was #1 in the 80s and 90s....it was nicknamed "Manhattan of the middle east" then!!!

The curtainwall looks very elegant. Can't wait to see this beat completed:cheers:

Have been back in Abu Dhabi for the past few months but haven't taken any pictures. There has been a vicious sandstorm/duststorm over the past few days but I will take some photos soon, now that it has cleared. Expect some shots of Etihad Towers, the Central Market, and the Landmark.

The Central Market: 7/Aug/2009

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Developers update >> August 2009

More pic's here (http://www.aldar.com/construction_progress_gallery.php?m=construction_centralmarket_09-08)


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:)I wan't to see the cladding!:)

^^ +1

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^^ Great update, working on 37th floor now so not even halfway up!
:nuts:

Come on with that cladding!

Burj Dubai of AD TOWN :D awesome

New Render

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10th December

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^^ Where is the cladding!!!???...

wow i didnt know it was already this far into completion!

looks pretty cool

any new pictures?

happy to see this building rising every day :cheers:

^^ Where is the cladding!!!???...

No MEP, VT or anything else!

The developer put it on go slow as they needed to push all the money towards the F1 circuit.

I hear the the PM/ cost consultant is in trouble as well and maybe "removed".

When does the Souk open? It was meant to be Aug 08! Still no signs of it....:bash:

wow nice design

January 11th by Archigeek

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We have cladding!

January 11th by Igor
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nice, the core of the 3rd tower is starting also now :)

btw...are these number still up-to-date?

1. Tower: 382m
2. Tower: 278m
3. Tower: 255m

Thats right ZZ-11

382m 88fl The Domain (tower 1)
278m ?fl Trust Tower (tower 2)
255m 58fl Central Market Hotel (tower 3)

Great, I hope it's going to look really shiny!

Hotel has been stopped, the operator walked away as it was being built to slowly by the developer (but not the contractor)!

Good to see the bridge link going in on Khalifa street. I was told it was stopped due to the poor performance by the Souk contractor Mushriff (spelling?) which in turn held up ACC who are doing the towers and emporium through the middle.

There was an annoucement saying the souk will be open in March, a friend drove past today and said, "if they only meant the ground floor for soft opening not a chance!"

this building deserves more attention, especially considering its Abu dhabi's first super tall

fantastic progress.

this building deserves more attention, especially considering its Abu dhabi's first super tall

More likely to be its fourth.

Sky tower (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516916), eternally complete. 310m.
Eithad Tower 2 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516893), almost topped out. 305m.
The Landmark (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381077), should be done before this. 324m.

I do agree that it need more attention though, simply because of its fantastic design. A shame we dont get more updates on this one...

Does anybody now if the green roofs (not on the skycrapers) are going to be made or are they only on renders? they look fantastic...

More likely to be its fourth.

Sky tower (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516916), eternally complete. 310m.
Eithad Tower 2 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516893), almost topped out. 305m.
The Landmark (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381077), should be done before this. 324m.

I do agree that it need more attention though, simply because of its fantastic design. A shame we dont get more updates on this one...

Yea Dubai's done a good job of over shadowing Abu Dhabi

I'm not a fan of this design. It looks kind of sci-fi evil empire to me.

Hey Abu Dhabi, call them: "Khalifa Tower 2,3 and 4!" The first in Dubai and the 2nd 3rd and 4th in Abu Dhabi.....

What a wonderful futuristic Tower Trio - need more Popularity.

Need a TV Documentary / Reportage on CNN, N24, Al Jazeera, Arirang Korea TV and others..........

20th January - No more cladding added but the core looks like it has topped out on the commercial building.

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Wow, this is really cool!

this building deserves more attention

Completely agree, totally underrated considering it's such a unique design.

These buildings are beginning to look very imposing in the Abu Dhabi skyline. Thank you Adam for the image.

Fantastic complex.

great looking tower

Any more pictures of the cladding?

Taken by Mario

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Posted in the UAE section.

Here are some Pictures of the Souq itself. this thing is huge, the picture doesn't do it justice.

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Here you can see the Core of the 3rd tower I think.

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Aldar's January update

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See more here (http://www.aldar.com/construction_progress_gallery.php?m=construction_centralmarket_10-01)

^^
:applause::clown::eek::drool:

^^^ Could someone explain how that kind of effects appear?

Maybe dust in the air :dunno:

Abu Dhabi Central Market's first phase to open in Q3
Emirates Business 24/7


23 March 2010
The first phase of the Abu Dhabi Central Market project is 95 per cent complete and the market will open in the third quarter of 2010, said Reham Abdulla, Senior Leasing Manager, Central Market Project, Aldar Properties, while speaking to Emirates Business yesterday.

Aldar Properties said at a press conference that it has begun leasing shops inside the Emporium, which forms part of the second phase of the Central Market - a high-end, fully integrated, mixed-use redevelopment in the original commercial district in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi. The anchor store at the Emporium will be House of Fraser, the chain's first store in the region, it said.

The project's first phase covers the traditional Arabian Souk, built over an area of 14,500 sq m. It will have 300 shops with areas ranging between 40 sq m and 50 sq m. Nearly 50 per cent of the shops have been leased to investors from the UAE and elsewhere, said Abdulla.

The second phase features the Emporium and a 59-storey office tower. About 60 per cent of this phase has been completed and it will be opened next year, she added.

The Emporium covers an area of 62,000 sq m, has 170 shops with areas of 80 sq m, 100 sq m, 2,000 sq m and 10,000 sq m. Billed as Abu Dhabi's high-fashion destination, the Emporium will house 150 chic boutiques offering a blend of local and international brands, and food and beverage outlets spread over eight levels of arcades.

The third phase is due for opening in 2012. This includes the 88-storey Domain residential tower - the tallest tower in Abu Dhabi city - of which 78 storeys have been built. Two 59-storey and 16-storey hotels also form part of the complex.

Abdulla said that Aldar has signed a 10-year renewable contract with Retail Arabia International to set up House of Fraser.

House of Fraser signs 10-year lease for Abu Dhabi store



Aldar Properties and Retail Arabia International announced on Monday they had signed a 10-year lease agreement that will see the development of the region’s first House of Fraser store at Central Market in Abu Dhabi.

House of Fraser will be the anchor store for Emporium, a fashion retail centre that will feature 150 chic boutiques as well as food and beverage outlets over eight floors, the companies said in a joint statement.

In addition to Emporium, Central Market will be home to a traditional Arabian Souk featuring three ultra-modern towers providing apartments, office space, and hotel accommodation.

Nabil Daud, managing director and CEO, Retail Arabia International, said: “The signing of House of Fraser for the Middle East marked a very important step for Retail Arabia International.

"It is with great excitement that we look to launching this iconic brand in Abu Dhabi as the anchor to the Emporium, Central Market."

"We believe that this mall will become a major shopping destination in Abu Dhabi," he added without giving details of when the mall would open.

Fred Douglas, director of leasing, Aldar Properties, added: “We are delighted to welcome House of Fraser to Emporium at Central Market, our high fashion destination. Aldar is committed to bringing world class retailers and unique concepts to our developments, and is looking to form strategic relationships with groups such as Retail Arabia International to achieve this.”

Last month, House of Fraser signed a franchise agreement with the aim of expanding into the Middle East market.

As well as Abu Dhabi, the agreement could see House of Fraser open stores in Cairo, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Muscat and Doha.

^^^ Could someone explain how that kind of effects appear?

^^^^ no just strong bundled light in a 'dark' surrounding. Happens a lot in forest heavy clouds with hole's. you just have to get out more so you don't have to ask this kind of questions:bash:


love this project the lower building remind me of Masdar City. It looks like the buildings in Abu Dhabi are more sustainable than the one's in Dubai

Appreciate the project, thanks - it looks very nice. :)

Cladding finally starting to make progress..

April 4th
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2010-4-11
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Wow, the cladding looks great! Hope to see some close ups soon :)

how many meters tower 1?

Skyline looks sleek, even better than Dubai.

source : gulfnews
http://video.gulfnews.com/services/player/bcpid4267205001?bctid=77778589001

01:34 to 01:46 show both the central market and the Landmark in the back drop.

Developer update - March 2010

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Taken by Aldar: See more here (http://www.aldar.com/construction_progress_gallery.php?m=construction_centralmarket_10-03)

whats the height now?

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Picture by JoeBoy, 6-5-10. Picture taken from The Landmark.

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Skyline looks sleek, even better than Dubai.

abu dhabi's skyline has always been better then dubai because it is much denser

Thanks for the pic, the cladding looks really amazing and shiny!

I was talking to one of the engineers in the site, he said dont expect anything coplete before 2-3 years in the residential tower. He said the design for the top feature is not yet approved and the MEP work there doesnt start until early next year!!
I thought this is almost done!!

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Thanks for the update!

Nice pics....:okay:

I love that clading :)

me too!! i really love the cladding!!!

Absolutely amazing. I always liked this project, but I had no idea it would turn out that stunning with cladding. Together with the equally breathtaking Etihad (sp?) towers Abu Dhabi's skyline is becoming a masterpiece in urban architecture. And there's more to come. :)

Yep, Abu Dhabi's building's have always been more sleek and tasteful than Dubai's towers. :okay:

Yep, Abu Dhabi's building's have always been more sleek and tasteful than Dubai's towers. :okay:

Always.

I don't see why it is necessary to dig out that old chestnut of doing the apples-and-oranges comparison between Abu Dhabi and Dubai whenever someone pays a compliment to one of Abu Dhabi's great projects.

Abu Dhabi is so much greener compared to Dubai!

^^ That's totally true.

The passed away Abu Dhabi ruler was very keen on greenery and forestation. Millions of trees have been planted in Abu Dhabi (out of the city), farms were created and his gardens were regular winners on (UK) Queen's gardens competitions.

However Dubai has also allot of greenery for a desert city, much more then you would ever imagine, however most of the construction is happening in new areas and also allot of landscaping has been destroyed during the infrastructure work like the Metro etc, but it will be restored.

:cheers:

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Can't wait to see it all covered:banana:

glad you like the project. it's really coming together now and it's very exciting to see this happen.

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=M0O8LL42

this is a documentary on the construction process

thanks nice vid. but can't stand the joke's of this guy.

Very eye catching! Love the cladding.

thanks nice vid. but can't stand the joke's of this guy.

Same here: great video but this dude really lacks respect for those workers. :bash:

This is about as modern as it gets man...fantastic. I like how they built it over the avenue...to give someone directions how to get there - youll drive right into it, you cant miss it

Any updates on this one?

am I right?

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I think so, but that is The Landmark, 1063ft. in the front.;) Central Market Towers are behind it and the tallest one is to the left, I think. Those in the know correct me if I am wrong. :colgate:

I just watched a show on nat geo about this project, these buildings are amazing and i love the design of the mall aswell.....

Build it Bigger ? I also watched it (if it's what your talking about it). I don't know if anyone know's this or not. But there's going to be a swimming pool atop of the tallest tower. The views! :drool:

Build it Bigger ? I also watched it (if it's what your talking about it). I don't know if anyone know's this or not. But there's going to be a swimming pool atop of the tallest tower. The views! :drool:

yeah i watched that last night but the guy was bloody annoying as he kept waving his hands and jumping around... Gordon Ramsay like gestures... :lol:

Build it Bigger ? I also watched it (if it's what your talking about it). I don't know if anyone know's this or not. But there's going to be a swimming pool atop of the tallest tower. The views! :drool:

yeah thats it......and yes the views from the pool would be amazing!

It does have nice cladding - interestingly the entire superstructure went up before they started the cladding. What is the reason for this?

^^ How is that possible when the towers haven't topped yet?

Each project in abu dhabi is slow as compare Dubai shawn to peak of construction...

Each project in abu dhabi is slow as compare Dubai shawn to peak of construction...

abu dhabi builds at a reasonable pace, there smarter there

Well, I heard from site engineers that this site will not be completed until 2012 0r early 2013. So that is pretty slow really!

^^ really! id rather see them build at that pace,
they seem to be spreading out the projects in abu dhabi, so they can build on the market, not ahead of it

took these today..........


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crap day for taking pics...

:cheers:PD.

^^ great shots anyway :cheers2:

The core seems to be topped out. And the cladding looks really fantastic!

:cheers:

Awesome project :drool:

^^ great shots anyway :cheers2:

no worries and thanks.

is it the angle of the shot or has one of the towers not risen yet?

which one are you refering to?


some more 13-09


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:cheers:PD.

Great updates...Project Director.....pls Every Week..

no worries .....send airline ticket......will deliver. hahah.

Pitch Perfect!

the smaller tower is T/O isnt it?!
How tall it is?

November 3rd, 2010

Central Market today.

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:)

^^ they've made great progress on the cladding, thanks for the update.

Wow, that's a lot of progress. The glass looks great.

Very good! :applause:

19 November 2010

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I love abu dabi more than dubai because it's very recognized !!

Nicy shiny cladding.

world class cladding

01 December 2010

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^^ classy interiors. i like it.

also

maybe this is a dumb question, but, where if the third tower???

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wooow, best mall interior

It looks great. I agree, interior looks classy.
Cheers,

^^ classy interiors. i like it.

also

maybe this is a dumb question, but, where if the third tower???

It is the hoteltower wich is on hold. Just look back a few pages and you will see aerial photo's with the core of the hotel in it.

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Looks relatively interesting.

Nice shots.....:okay:

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28 December 2010

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Nice City !!

I'm very impressived that there is magificent Supertall in Abu Dhabi.

21 hours ago

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hi, hoojjk

why you put that rubbish advertising here??

things seem to be slowing down? but it might just be me being impatient

I feel Abu Dhabi is really following in Dubai's footsteps - getting high and mighty. But when Dubai can come across somewhat cheap, Abu Dhabi is more restrained.

I feel Abu Dhabi is really following in Dubai's footsteps - getting high and mighty. But when Dubai can come across somewhat cheap, Abu Dhabi is more restrained.

Abu Dhabi looks at economy and profitability. Dubai builds everything as big and as high as it's possible no matter how expensive it can be. They have a different politics and that's why Abu Dhabi gave them big loans (when Dubai had financial problems).

You guys are building really tall in Abu Dhabi, nice looking tower as well.

^^ classy interiors. i like it.

also

maybe this is a dumb question, but, where if the third tower???

here is the third tower

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4135/img0744s.jpg

Are they working on the third tower now???

Are they working on the third tower now???

i don't think so, not a worker in sight and still looks about the same height as when they stopped working on it, i hope i'm wrong

10 January 2011
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Amazing pictures! :eek2:

I especially like the last one. :)

AD become vern nice city

wish i can visit it soon

jusst wonderful , the cladding is stunning

19 January 2011

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amazin

I liked the building

28 January 2011

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17 February 2011
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nice giant golf ball!

wow!!

March 2011

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16 March 2011

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I like this cladding!

26 March 2011

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good pics ill be posting some week

30-3-2011

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construction seems to be really slowing down, or is it just me?

Just you

Nice shots...:okay:

Thanks to Julito-dubai
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from flickr, by AdeyH

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It´s amazing the cladding!

the complex contains only one tower or does it have 2 towers?

On the render there are three towers.

beautiful

Beautiful!

28 May 2011

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I love the way these towers were designed, they'll be just wonderful to look at when they're done. And even if you hate cladding, you have to appreciate how almost mirror-finished these are.

16 June 2011

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I thought there were 3 towers?

16 June 2011

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I thought there were 3 towers?

You can see a buildings core rising near the bottom/middle of the picture. I think that's Tower #3.

23 June 2011
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I just watched a documentary on Discovery about this complex, and they were pretty full of crap, saying that this will be the tallest residential tower in the world. I guess checking stuff out in a 40km radius was too much for them.

I just watched a documentary on Discovery about this complex, and they were pretty full of crap, saying that this will be the tallest residential tower in the world. I guess checking stuff out in a 40km radius was too much for them.

I saw just the same documentary.... but don't blame them, it was released years ago.

I saw just the same documentary.... but don't blame them, it was released years ago.

I really doubt that. Judging from the progress it was shot about march-may last year (residential tower was at floor 80 with cladding already done on some floors, the Office tower was almost topped out - with two months more work on the roof and the souk was pretty much complete - four months from being ready I believe). So Princess Tower and 23 Marina were well under construction then - even mentioning those two would suffice. I don't know, maybe the site visit was like "you can come shoot, but you have to say Dubai sucks and is an indebted scrap of desert with all projects stalled". :)

03 July 2011

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ON HOLD...........

Much better looking than Dubai's supertalls..

ON HOLD...........For sure? Not much visible progress on the topped out towers, but no reason to switch thread status yet, I think.
The following article from July 6th, 2011 on worldpropertychannel.com (http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/international-markets/commercial-real-estate/trust-tower-abu-dhabi-aldar-properties-new-office-buildings-in-uae-commercial-office-space-for-lease-in-abu-dhabi-british-architect-lord-norman-foster-rami-nasser-4502.php) about Trust Tower sounds more optimistic:

"Abu Dhabi's Trust Tower Starts Office Pre-Leasing Program Ahead of 2012 Completion

Abu Dhabi-based Aldar properties announced this week that Trust Tower, the latest of its commercial office developments, is now available for pre-lease.
The building will be available for tenants to start their fit-out on a phased basis from November 2011 prior to officially opening in mid-2012.

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi city, Trust Tower provides an ideal location for corporate tenants wishing to benefit from premises that blend commercial
connectivity with the premium housing and a wide range of shops and facilities that will be on offer at Central Market in downtown Abu Dhabi.

The building offers 59-levels, 72,000m2 of flexible office space at the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Its design allows tenants to occupy space at a density of 1:10, up to 40% more efficient than the average density for other grade A offices in Abu Dhabi,
meeting the needs of tenants looking to maximize floor space in the current market.

Designed by leading British architect Lord Norman Foster, the building includes a number of distinctive features that fit the needs of demanding
international corporations. These include an 'intelligent' façade that controls light levels into the building for cooling purposes; a state-of-the-art
vertical transportation system with three banks of double-deck lifts providing high-speed access for large numbers of occupants to all levels of the building;
and flexibility in the ceiling design that enables tenants to efficiently customize their office space.

As one of the few buildings in Abu Dhabi that is designed to internationally accepted, Grade A standards, which enables incoming tenants to minimize
both expenditure and time during their fit-out, Trust Tower once again demonstrates Aldar's credentials as a developer and commercial landlord of premium quality,
practical office space.

"Trust Tower has been designed with efficiency and flexibility in mind to meet the needs of today's enterprise and demonstrates once again Aldar's track record
of developing the highest quality commercial buildings in Abu Dhabi," said Rami Nasser, Director of Sales and Commercial leasing at Aldar Properties."

And here are two great pics linked from the article above on www.worldpropertychannel.com.
The second one with the view from the Residential Tower down to Trust Tower is breathtaking!

2011-07-06 or earlier:

http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/news-assets/Trust-Tower-Abu-Dhabi.jpg

http://www.worldpropertychannel.com/news-assets/Trust-Tower-under-construction-Abu-Dhabi.jpg

30 July 2011

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30 July 2011

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Hope to visit real soon

17 September 2011

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nice pics kanye

23 September 2011

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by CW Staff on Sep 25, 2011

On track for a 2012 completion, the Trust Tower in the Central Market is one of the largest office towers in Abu Dhabi, with a third more space than the landmark Aldar headquarters.

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-14018-site-visit-trust-tower-abu-dhabi/

Definetely looks really great !!

This will be the tallest in AD for a very long time......impressive!!

at least abu dhabi looks more like a real city than dubai.

by Gavin Davids on Oct 1, 2011

SAS International, the UK based metal ceilings manufacturer, has supplied a bespoke metal ceiling to the Trust Tower in Abu Dhabi.

Currently being installed in the building, the radial SAS System 330 ceiling system was specified by leading architects Foster + Partners, with more than 300 different trapezoidal panels designed for the project.

In addition, specially made panels will be installed around columns and the building exterior to allow a continuous shadow-gap, avoiding on-site wastage.

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-14105-sas-supplies-bespoke-metal-ceilings-to-trust-tower/

07 October 2011

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14 October 2011

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The last floors are taking forever...

Wow! That's beautiful!!

at least abu dhabi looks more like a real city than dubai.

It definitely does and is ... however, it is not even near as livable then Dubai is, and that what counts the most.

20 October 2011

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Looking good!

20 October 2011

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very classy towers. Looks great!