#PROJECT: AL RAHA BEACH DEVELOPMENT

Dubai-Lover · February 9th, 2005, 06:50 AM

New city district to be builtat Al Raha in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: A new city district at Al Raha will be built at a staggering cost of Dh54 billion to serve as the new gateway to Abu Dhabi city, the developers announced yesterday.

"We are delighted to be directed by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to undertake this significant landmark development in the heart of our capital," said Ahmad Ali Al Sayegh, chairman of Aldar Properties.

"Work will start immediatelyin accordance with Aldar's masterplan and development guidelines."

The new city district will be built on 6.8 million square metres along the Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway on reclaimed land at Al Raha beach.

The total built-up area will be 12 million square metres ranging from 60-storey towers to low-rise developments at the water's edge to accommodate a resident population of 120,000.

The new city district will be integrated with Khalifa Town 'A' and the recently completed Al Raha Beach Hotel by a road and related transport links.

The underlying theme of the development will be to enhance Abu Dhabi's natural wealth of water and beach frontage. "Maximising the water frontage at Al Raha beach, the new city will provide a lifestyle destination embracing residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment and public amenities," he said.

Water taxi services will be provided to serve all parts of Abu Dhabi island as well as the outlying islands such as Saadiyat and the Abu Dhabi International Airport, thus providing a new means of urban transport for the city while also boosting tourism in the capital.

Aldar's portfolio comprises major developments and redevelopments of several projects in and around Abu Dhabi.

Dubai-Lover · February 9th, 2005, 06:51 AM

welcome to the club abu dhabi

60-storey towers!!!

maybe somebody is able to get some renders from the papers???

Dubai_Boy · February 9th, 2005, 06:53 AM

Too small

Dubai_Boy · February 9th, 2005, 06:55 AM

Did you notice something Dubai_Lover , they actually said this project will cost 15 billion $ !!! do you think its going to increase with time , or is this the final price !!

Dubai-Lover · February 9th, 2005, 07:00 AM

i'm sure it will increase. i mean, business bay was said to cost aed5bn at the beginning. i just don't know why they published such a low number?

now we know business bay will cost around aed150bn to aed200bn!!!

what scares me, is 120.000 residents, s it will become another dubai marina i guess

bendeng2009 · April 1st, 2009, 09:17 AM

How come ?aed 5bn to aed 200bn? unbelievable !

Krazy · February 9th, 2005, 08:18 AM

AD gets new USD15bn city

Abu Dhabi will get a new USD14.7bn gateway to the city following the announcement of a massive city district development project, reported Gulf News. The Aldar Properties' project will be built on reclaimed land at Al Raha beach along the Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway. Low-rise beachfront buildings and 60-story tower blocks will be built over 120m sq ft, expected to eventually house 120,000 residents.

Krazy · February 9th, 2005, 08:20 AM

This could be the strip of skyscrapers we have been waiting for and have heard rumors about..... I get the feeling this project is only the beginning for what's to come.

ahmedr · February 9th, 2005, 08:23 AM

[img]http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urllowres&blobheader=image%2Fjpg&blobkey=id&blobtable=CImage&blobwhere=1107330116969&cachecontrol=3%3A00%3A00+*%2F*%2F*&ssbinary=true[/img]
wow, beautiful renders, cant wait to see it happen!

Krazy · February 9th, 2005, 08:26 AM

Picture not showing up ahmedr !

So is Abu Dhabi approaching towards Dubai along Sheikh Rashid road now the way Dubai developed along SZR?? Also will Aldar be inspired by Nakheel and Emaar in future projects? This kinda development is new for Abu Dhabi..

Krazy · February 9th, 2005, 08:40 AM

Aldar receives nod for Dh54b city at Al Raha

9 February 2005

ABU DHABI — The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the ruler of Abu Dhabi, yesterday approved an ambitious master plan under which recently established Aldar Properties will develop a new posh city at Al Raha Beach on the outskirts of the capital with an estimated cost of Dh54 billion.

Maximising the water frontage at Al Raha Beach, the new city will provide a life-style destination embracing residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment and public amenities.

Taking inspiration from capital cities with extensive water frontage, the new city district will occupy an area of 6.8 million square metres along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway on reclaimed land at Al Raha Beach.

Development costs are estimated at Dh54 billion with a total built area of 12 million square metres arranged from 60 storeys high to low-rise developments at the water's edge. It will be planned for a resident population of 120,000 inhabitants.

The new city district will be integrated with Khalifa Town "A' through road and related transport links, as well as the recently completed Al Raha Beach Hotel.

The underlying theme of the development will be to enhance Abu Dhabi's natural wealth of water and beach frontage.

A unique feature will be the provision of a water taxi service, serving all parts of Abu Dhabi island as well as outlying islands such as Sadiyat and the International airport.

This will provide a new form of urban transport for the city and add to the tourism offer for the Emirate.

"We are delighted to be directed by His Highness the President to undertake this significant, landmark development in the heart of our capital", said Aldar's Chairman Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh.

Work will start immediately on the development in accordance with Aldar's master plan and development guidelines.

ahmedr · February 9th, 2005, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krazy

I get the feeling this project is only the beginning for what's to come.

I think it's pretty obvious that Shaikh Khalifa is not only going to follow in the footsteps of Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, I think he's also consulting him

After giving it a thought, I find Im a little disappointed by this project. Abu Dhabi already has a modern, well-planned, dense city as opposed to Dubai which looks very random. Therefore, I think Abu Dhabi should've focused more on developing its island (which has so much skyscraper potential already) rather than build new cities from scratch outside the city which dont have any location-benefits compared to the island.

Abu Dhabi Boy · February 9th, 2005, 09:21 AM

some pics of the plan

ahmedr · February 9th, 2005, 09:41 AM

Cant see nothing.

Abu Dhabi Boy · February 9th, 2005, 09:49 AM

what about now ..

ahmedr · February 9th, 2005, 09:53 AM

aah, much better, thanks!

Dubai-Lover · February 9th, 2005, 09:58 AM

that tower is awesome
congratulations abu d for such a great project

Krazy · February 9th, 2005, 10:42 AM

Im speechless

Thank you Abu Dhabi Boy!!!

soennecken · February 9th, 2005, 10:56 AM

Re post number 12 by AUH Boy.
The photo of the boats in the marina is of Chelsea Harbour in West London

Dubai-Lover · February 9th, 2005, 11:14 AM

yep
maybe just an impression of how it might look like

February 9th, 2005, 06:50 AM	#1
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	#PROJECT: AL RAHA BEACH DEVELOPMENT New city district to be builtat Al Raha in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: A new city district at Al Raha will be built at a staggering cost of Dh54 billion to serve as the new gateway to Abu Dhabi city, the developers announced yesterday. "We are delighted to be directed by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to undertake this significant landmark development in the heart of our capital," said Ahmad Ali Al Sayegh, chairman of Aldar Properties. "Work will start immediatelyin accordance with Aldar's masterplan and development guidelines." The new city district will be built on 6.8 million square metres along the Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway on reclaimed land at Al Raha beach. The total built-up area will be 12 million square metres ranging from 60-storey towers to low-rise developments at the water's edge to accommodate a resident population of 120,000. The new city district will be integrated with Khalifa Town 'A' and the recently completed Al Raha Beach Hotel by a road and related transport links. The underlying theme of the development will be to enhance Abu Dhabi's natural wealth of water and beach frontage. "Maximising the water frontage at Al Raha beach, the new city will provide a lifestyle destination embracing residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment and public amenities," he said. Water taxi services will be provided to serve all parts of Abu Dhabi island as well as the outlying islands such as Saadiyat and the Abu Dhabi International Airport, thus providing a new means of urban transport for the city while also boosting tourism in the capital. Aldar's portfolio comprises major developments and redevelopments of several projects in and around Abu Dhabi. __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis Last edited by 234sale; April 21st, 2009 at 03:46 PM.

February 9th, 2005, 06:51 AM	#2
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	welcome to the club abu dhabi 60-storey towers!!! maybe somebody is able to get some renders from the papers??? __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

February 9th, 2005, 06:53 AM	#3
Dubai_Boy I love Abu Dhabi. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 3,699 Likes (Received): 42	Too small __________________ http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies...MGC_Report.pdf GoldStone Report.

February 9th, 2005, 06:55 AM	#4
Dubai_Boy I love Abu Dhabi. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 3,699 Likes (Received): 42	Did you notice something Dubai_Lover , they actually said this project will cost 15 billion $ !!! do you think its going to increase with time , or is this the final price !! __________________ http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies...MGC_Report.pdf GoldStone Report.

February 9th, 2005, 07:00 AM	#5
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	i'm sure it will increase. i mean, business bay was said to cost aed5bn at the beginning. i just don't know why they published such a low number? now we know business bay will cost around aed150bn to aed200bn!!! what scares me, is 120.000 residents, s it will become another dubai marina i guess __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

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February 9th, 2005, 08:18 AM	#7
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 1	AD gets new USD15bn city Abu Dhabi will get a new USD14.7bn gateway to the city following the announcement of a massive city district development project, reported Gulf News. The Aldar Properties' project will be built on reclaimed land at Al Raha beach along the Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway. Low-rise beachfront buildings and 60-story tower blocks will be built over 120m sq ft, expected to eventually house 120,000 residents. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition! Last edited by Krazy; February 9th, 2005 at 08:27 AM.

February 9th, 2005, 08:20 AM	#8
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 1	This could be the strip of skyscrapers we have been waiting for and have heard rumors about..... I get the feeling this project is only the beginning for what's to come. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

February 9th, 2005, 08:23 AM	#9
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	[img]http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urllowres&blobheader=image%2Fjpg&blobkey=id&blobtable=CImage&blobwhere=1107330116969&cachecontrol=3%3A00%3A00+%2F%2F*&ssbinary=true[/img] wow, beautiful renders, cant wait to see it happen!

February 9th, 2005, 08:26 AM	#10
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 1	Picture not showing up ahmedr ! So is Abu Dhabi approaching towards Dubai along Sheikh Rashid road now the way Dubai developed along SZR?? Also will Aldar be inspired by Nakheel and Emaar in future projects? This kinda development is new for Abu Dhabi.. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

February 9th, 2005, 08:40 AM	#11
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 1	Aldar receives nod for Dh54b city at Al Raha 9 February 2005 ABU DHABI — The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the ruler of Abu Dhabi, yesterday approved an ambitious master plan under which recently established Aldar Properties will develop a new posh city at Al Raha Beach on the outskirts of the capital with an estimated cost of Dh54 billion. Maximising the water frontage at Al Raha Beach, the new city will provide a life-style destination embracing residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment and public amenities. Taking inspiration from capital cities with extensive water frontage, the new city district will occupy an area of 6.8 million square metres along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway on reclaimed land at Al Raha Beach. Development costs are estimated at Dh54 billion with a total built area of 12 million square metres arranged from 60 storeys high to low-rise developments at the water's edge. It will be planned for a resident population of 120,000 inhabitants. The new city district will be integrated with Khalifa Town "A' through road and related transport links, as well as the recently completed Al Raha Beach Hotel. The underlying theme of the development will be to enhance Abu Dhabi's natural wealth of water and beach frontage. A unique feature will be the provision of a water taxi service, serving all parts of Abu Dhabi island as well as outlying islands such as Sadiyat and the International airport. This will provide a new form of urban transport for the city and add to the tourism offer for the Emirate. "We are delighted to be directed by His Highness the President to undertake this significant, landmark development in the heart of our capital", said Aldar's Chairman Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh. Work will start immediately on the development in accordance with Aldar's master plan and development guidelines. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

February 9th, 2005, 09:21 AM	#13
Abu Dhabi Boy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 112 Likes (Received): 0	some pics of the plan Last edited by Abu Dhabi Boy; February 9th, 2005 at 09:48 AM.

February 9th, 2005, 09:41 AM	#14
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	Cant see nothing.

February 9th, 2005, 09:49 AM	#15
Abu Dhabi Boy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 112 Likes (Received): 0	what about now ..

February 9th, 2005, 09:53 AM	#16
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	aah, much better, thanks!

February 9th, 2005, 09:58 AM	#17
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	that tower is awesome congratulations abu d for such a great project __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

February 9th, 2005, 10:42 AM	#18
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 1	Im speechless Thank you Abu Dhabi Boy!!! __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

February 9th, 2005, 10:56 AM	#19
soennecken We will not be the last Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 555 Likes (Received): 0	Re post number 12 by AUH Boy. The photo of the boats in the marina is of Chelsea Harbour in West London

February 9th, 2005, 11:14 AM	#20
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	yep maybe just an impression of how it might look like __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

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