#PROJECT: AL RAHA BEACH DEVELOPMENT

[Tom_Green]

Taken yesterday

[bizzybonita]

excellent sky pixx TG ....

[kce.isatconsulting]

Any idea on Al Zeina Project expected date of completion?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by bizzybonita

Piling work complete on ALDAR's Al Zeina Precinct in UAE capital



ALDAR, the renowned Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has decided to launch the mixed-use realty development, Al Zeina, the strategic gateway to the Al Raha Beach Development in the capital of the UAE. The piling process is complete on Al Zeina while the laying the ground floor slabs is being carried out and is set for completion as early as the 4th quarter of 2009.

Ronald S. Barrott, CEO, ALDAR Properties, said, “Al Zeina is unique, and contains its own character that will compliment the entire Al Raha Beach development”.

Al Zeina real estate development in Abu Dhabi, UAE will boast of 137 villas, 116 townhouses and 779 apartments with total of 1,032 units. It will also feature private boat moorings, retail high street with local supermarket and shops, 1 jetty restaurant and several food and beverage outlets located on the retail high street. The Al Zeina precinct also houses a 500 m public beach; 1 of only 5 on the Al Raha Beach development

[bizzybonita]

2011 from developer

[bizzybonita]

Aldar Properties, the real estate developer, has announced their Dh.1.2bn joint venture with Investment Holdings, a local company,


to develop 'Al Khubeira' at its Al Raha Beach development.


The deal will develop an area of about 50,000 square meters. The Al Khubeira development will include waterfront villas and residential towers, open to both nationals and expatriates. Being developed on a reclaimed land at the Al Raha Beach complex, it occupies an area of 6.8 million square meters, with a total built-up area of 12 million square meters.

Al-Kubeira, which is due for completion during the first quarter of 2011, will have a world-class interior design, including ceramic, stone, timber, finishes, providing natural setting for residents.
Al-Khubeira will be a gated community, with state-of-the-art video entry system, a concierge serve and CCTV security.

The Al Raha Beach development is a beachfront project that is currently under development in Abu Dhabi, along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway. This development with be a new city district, expected to serve as a new gateway to Abu Dhabi city, housing 120,000 people.

[bizzybonita]

Aldar has achieved a major milestone in their Al Raha Beach development, with the eastern precinct protected by a completed sea wall.

The Al Raha Beach project, comprises 11 precincts, with a total development area of 12 million square meters. Each of these precinct or village is unique, and stands apart from its neighbouring village in the development.

The Chief Operating Officer, Ronald S. Barrot said "Al Raha Beach Development has made steady and resounding progress, and we are pleased to witness this much anticipated forward move of the waterfront development to achieve this milestone. Soletanche Bachy - NSCC has done an excellent job and has met all challenges created by this fast-track project."

Followed by the completion of this milestone, the basement excavation has been progressed at the building site, followed by ground slab construction.

Covering about 570 hectares of land, the Al Raha Beach development will be the new gate way to the Capital.

[bizzybonita]

The leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, Aldar Properties, has announced completion of their first phase of Al Raha Gardens, a residential community in Abu Dhabi.

The first phase comprises 280 villas, which has been already sold, and is now partially occupied. The company has also completed 15 million safe hours on-site, without any accidents, revealed the company officials.


"Al Raha Gardens is one among the most prestigious residential developments of Aldar, which offers the first freehold properties to nationals in Abu Dhabi and UAE. We, as developers, respect the heritage of our Emirate, and have introduced two schools and a kindergarten, ensuring that Emirati customers get to enjoy a premium integrated lifestyle," said Ronald Barott, CEO of Aldar.


The town houses and villas are available on a freehold basis to UAE nationals. The handing over of keys to these spacious family dwellings, began during August 2007, and at present, 37 are occupied with 121 handed over to purchasers.


There is an ongoing construction in the remaining 1100 villas, and it is expected to be complete by 2009. The delivery of phase two is scheduled for February 2008.



The Head of health and safety division at Aldar, Andrew Broderick, said "Achieving these milestones has been a joint-effort from all those involved in the project, beginning from Senior management to site operatives, improving standards through education during all stages of construction."



The land bank of Aldar is the largest in Abu Dhabi with $60billion worth developments including the Al Raha Beach, Central Market, Noor Al Ain, Coconut Island, Yas Island project with Ferrari theme park and Warner Bros, and the Al Gurm Resort.

[bizzybonita]

BTW available to UAE nationals only (AL-RAHA GARDENS)

[Our Property World]

AL BANDAR IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT NOW.

MY PARTNER WENT TO THE DUBAI PROPERTY SHOW FEBRUARY 18TH 2008 WHERE ALDAR HAD JUST LAUNCHED AL ZEINA.

Aldar have since suspended all sales and are reviewing their prices as they now feel that they were selling too cheap!!

If you buy something on Raha Beach for under 1200 AED sq ft I would say it was a safe investment.

Does anyone have pics of Al Naseem? The sky pics were fantastic by the way TOM GREEN. Thanks for those.

[bizzybonita]

Aldar's al-Raha project crosses major milestone



Aldar has achieved a major milestone in their Al Raha Beach development, with the eastern precinct protected by a completed sea wall.

The Al Raha Beach project, comprises 11 precincts, with a total development area of 12 million square meters. Each of these precinct or village is unique, and stands apart from its neighbouring village in the development.

Al Raha Beach Development Abu DhabiThe Chief Operating Officer, Ronald S. Barrot said "Al Raha Beach Development has made steady and resounding progress, and we are pleased to witness this much anticipated forward move of the waterfront development to achieve this milestone. Soletanche Bachy - NSCC has done an excellent job and has met all challenges created by this fast-track project."

Followed by the completion of this milestone, the basement excavation has been progressed at the building site, followed by ground slab construction.
Covering about 570 hectares of land, the Al Raha Beach development will be the new gate way to the Capital.

R

[bizzybonita]

Foster+Partners unveils Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre designs

Wednesday, 12 March 2008



Foster+Partners has revealed designs for Abu Dhabi Trade Centre at Marché International des Professionnels d'Immobilier (MIPIM) in Cannes, France.

Located at Al Raha Beach, the project will form the principal building at the Al Raha development.

Abu Dhabi Trade Centre will be a mixed-use property, featuring offices, apartments, a hotel and shops to encourage a constant pattern of economic and social activity throughout the day.
The building has been designed with sustainability in mind. Environmental computer analysis has been use to create a design that provides shade while also admitting light. Cooling will be provided by a natural flow of air, with buffering against the desert winds.

A reactive louvered shading system is angled to maximise solar gain, depending on orientation, while the southern part of the building is indented reduce the external area most vulnerable to direct sunlight. At ground level, the overhang of the roof creates a shaded walkway that wraps around the building, and the roof is streamlined according to the prevailing winds to encourage cooling air currents around and through the building.

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.

R

[malec]

That last image is great! Seems like a massive area

[bizzybonita]

Detalis Revealed For Aldar's Al Dana in Raha Beach Development




Sunday, March 16, 2008
The plan details of the $5billion commercial development, Al Dana, located at the center of the Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi has been revealed by Aldar Properties.



Several buildings are already under construction, including the four integrated buildings that make up the World Trade Center and the Gateway building, designed by the renowned architect, Rafael Vinoly himself, who designed the new World Trade Centre at New York.


The total investment value at the 10.5kms Al Raha Beach development is worth $48bn, including the $5bn Dana, located at the core of the development. Dana will house Aldar's headquarters, due to be ready by September 2009, apart from three international hotels. Seven other hotels are already housed in the development, on the Yas Island, as a part of the 40-hotel programme, to be developed during the coming years.


Aldar has reported a strong growth of Dh.1.2billion last year, and aims to exceed this figure during the first quarter of this year. The company has already begun delivering few of its developments at Raha Gardens to UAE nationals, and more projects are expected next year.


Aldar's Chief Executive Officer, Ronald Barrot, said "Our sales during the first half of 2008 exceeds the Dh.1.2bn mark and has grown more than Dh.2bn. Apart from exposing Abu Dhabi and Aldar to the international community, we are also always on the look out for partnerships."
With this, the total projects that are under construction in Abu Dhabi exceeds $90bn, including the $40bn Yas Island, and the iconic Old Market in the Abu Dhabi City Center.

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[The-King]

amazing pics Tom Green!

[bizzybonita]

the waterfront of AD is here

[bizzybonita]

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Pro...3/Default.aspx

[bizzybonita]

PROJECT: AL RAHA GATE TOWER: G +45 (PLOT 806)

[killerk]

Originally Posted by bizzybonita

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Pro...3/Default.aspx

It does not require a Rocket science degree to understand the difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai......

[Smokeey]

Is there any part of the Al Raha Beach project that is open to non-UAE nationals on a freehold basis (i.e. not the 99-year lease thing)?

[bizzybonita]

Aldar offers a sneak peek into its major projects on Al Raha Beach



on Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Aldar Properties, the Abu Dhabi-based property developer, has unveiled some major precincts of its Al Raha Beach development at the second annual Cityscape Abu Dhabi Exhibition 2008.

Aldar Properties is showcasing Al Dana precinct, a prestigious commercial landmark in its Ultimate Waterfront City, Al Raha Beach.

Al Dana is a mixture of iconic commercial and residential properties complemented by a host of entertainment, dining, leisure and yachting facilities at the centre of Al Raha Beach.

The signature business district and upscale residential marina community is set to become a sought-after venue for business and luxury living, and home to several shopping districts, boutiques and promenades.

Aldar is also showcasing Al Khubeira, the residential component of Khor Al Raha precinct. The gated community is an embodiment of the needs of today's lifestyle, combining the natural and sculpted beauty of Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Gulf with modern living.

This tranquil precinct offers exclusive private residences and a host of world class amenities.

Aldar CEO Ronald Stephen Barrott said: "Aldar Properties is looking forward to showcasing these stunning developments at Cityscape Abu Dhabi. Creating sustainable integrated communities is at the forefront of our mission and we are setting several benchmarks in our approach to this business objective. Not only do our projects abide by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed) environmental rating system, we are also continually seeking ways to augment our environmental consciousness.

"The Leed rating system outlines specifications for green building practices, and to date Aldar has achieved silver to platinum ratings."

The precincts showcased at Cityscape will enjoy unique advantages, including master-planning, integration, excellent location, and superior infrastructure, that are setting the entire Al Raha Beach development apart as the Ultimate Waterfront City.

The 11 precincts will boast of a harmonious blend of leisure, business and tourist attractions that effectively promises residents and visitors a life experience second to none.