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andrewl · December 13th, 2009, 01:30 PM

they are still working on it but work is slow. I live in building next to souk and it is coming on nicely but cannot see being ready for February. the towers are very slow and limited traffic into/off site.

SA BOY · December 13th, 2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by korea2002

any updates?
On hold?

saw it last week when I was in AD on buisness and its massive now, so slender but only 2 towers up, where is the third?

Adam2707 · December 13th, 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewl

they are still working on it but work is slow. I live in building next to souk and it is coming on nicely but cannot see being ready for February. the towers are very slow and limited traffic into/off site.

Thanks for the information, but since when has the deadline been February? From what I understand it will be completed in 2011.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SA BOY

saw it last week when I was in AD on buisness and its massive now, so slender but only 2 towers up, where is the third?

Third is rising. You might be able to see it thought the palms in this picture.

andrewl · December 14th, 2009, 06:53 AM

the souk was due for completion in February, with the remainder being work in progress. this is looking unlikely but they seem to have as many people working on the souk as the rest of the site.

scoobyslap77 · January 10th, 2010, 04:56 AM

Can anybody tell me who thesubcobtracor is that installing thecurtain wall/cladding?

flares · January 12th, 2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scoobyslap77

Can anybody tell me who thesubcobtracor is that installing thecurtain wall/cladding?

one of the Chinese alu contractors if memory serves...maybe Yuanda

Adam2707 · January 14th, 2010, 01:16 PM

January 11th by Archigeek

the councillor · January 16th, 2010, 04:49 PM

I would be very surprised to see the souk open to the public this year...considerable issues with the main contractor, the underground car park and financing....

Adam2707 · January 16th, 2010, 11:19 PM

We have cladding!

January 11th by Igor

Adam2707 · January 25th, 2010, 07:52 PM

20th January

Link

UAE'er · February 13th, 2010, 12:14 PM

here some Picture of the Souq itself. this thing is huge, the picture doesnt do it justice.

here you can see the Core of the 3rd tower i think

Adam2707 · February 19th, 2010, 02:08 AM

That small building in the foreground kind of puts it to perspective.
Its almost been swallowed up by the central market development.

Aldar's January update

LOVE this affect

See more here

Adam2707 · March 20th, 2010, 01:59 AM

Construction update - 17th March

Taken by Khadarevs - Source

MOHMOH · March 23rd, 2010, 04:29 PM

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.

MOHMOH · March 23rd, 2010, 04:34 PM

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.

***bizzybonita*** · April 24th, 2010, 05:11 PM

March/2010

http://www.aldar.com/construction_progress.en

mhussain1991 · April 25th, 2010, 07:53 PM

Anybody know why only two of the three towers are up?

Gavin · May 25th, 2010, 08:51 AM

The third tower has now started.

architect11413 · May 25th, 2010, 09:22 AM

in fact i am a bit worry about the traffic at that area .. it is already jammed and quite ugly .. what would it be after those monsters are completed .. i really do not know !!

Gavin · May 25th, 2010, 12:22 PM

true, but it will mean the re-opening of 3rd St through the development and the removal of hoardings that both reduce capacity currently.
The 5,000 space car park can only attract traffic to the area though!!

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December 13th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#101
andrewl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35 Likes (Received): 0	they are still working on it but work is slow. I live in building next to souk and it is coming on nicely but cannot see being ready for February. the towers are very slow and limited traffic into/off site.

December 14th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#104
andrewl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35 Likes (Received): 0	the souk was due for completion in February, with the remainder being work in progress. this is looking unlikely but they seem to have as many people working on the souk as the rest of the site.

January 10th, 2010, 04:56 AM	#105
scoobyslap77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	Can anybody tell me who thesubcobtracor is that installing thecurtain wall/cladding?

January 14th, 2010, 01:16 PM	#107
Adam2707 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,266 Likes (Received): 1	January 11th by Archigeek

January 16th, 2010, 04:49 PM	#108
the councillor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	I would be very surprised to see the souk open to the public this year...considerable issues with the main contractor, the underground car park and financing....

January 16th, 2010, 11:19 PM	#109
Adam2707 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,266 Likes (Received): 1	We have cladding! January 11th by Igor

January 25th, 2010, 07:52 PM	#110
Adam2707 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,266 Likes (Received): 1	20th January Link

February 13th, 2010, 12:14 PM	#111
UAE'er Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 189 Likes (Received): 0	here some Picture of the Souq itself. this thing is huge, the picture doesnt do it justice. here you can see the Core of the 3rd tower i think

February 19th, 2010, 02:08 AM	#112
Adam2707 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,266 Likes (Received): 1	That small building in the foreground kind of puts it to perspective. Its almost been swallowed up by the central market development. Aldar's January update LOVE this affect See more here

March 20th, 2010, 01:59 AM	#113
Adam2707 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,266 Likes (Received): 1	Construction update - 17th March Taken by Khadarevs - Source

March 23rd, 2010, 04:29 PM	#114
MOHMOH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 144 Likes (Received): 0	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.

March 23rd, 2010, 04:34 PM	#115
MOHMOH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 144 Likes (Received): 0	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.

April 25th, 2010, 07:53 PM	#117
mhussain1991 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	Anybody know why only two of the three towers are up?

May 25th, 2010, 08:51 AM	#118
Gavin SSC Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester / Abu Dhabi Posts: 699 Likes (Received): 8	The third tower has now started.

May 25th, 2010, 09:22 AM	#119
architect11413 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	in fact i am a bit worry about the traffic at that area .. it is already jammed and quite ugly .. what would it be after those monsters are completed .. i really do not know !!

May 25th, 2010, 12:22 PM	#120
Gavin SSC Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester / Abu Dhabi Posts: 699 Likes (Received): 8	true, but it will mean the re-opening of 3rd St through the development and the removal of hoardings that both reduce capacity currently. The 5,000 space car park can only attract traffic to the area though!!