Abu Dhabi - Summary of Projects

[nfhassan]

Its also very great news for those who love to live in Abu Dhabi that rent prices now came down.

http://allabout-dubai.blogspot.com/2...own-15-in.html

[Parisian Girl]

Bids finally in for Umlifaina Bridge contract http://www.constructionweekonline.co...idge-contract/

[Shad]

Where is this Umlifaina Island ??

[Parisian Girl]

Originally Posted by Shad

Where is this Umlifaina Island ??

I never heard of this island either.

According to another article: http://www.constructionweekonline.co...line-extended/

The bridges will connect Umlifaina Island – located near to Reem Island and Saadiyat Island - with Abu Dhabi Island.

[The-King]

Umlifaina Island is a former mangrove area that has been entirely reclaimed into an island. It actually consists of two separated areas.

This is the location: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=24.4888279...8&z=15&l=5&m=b

Next to Reem Island and Mushayrib Island.

[ahabass]

hi gents
Do you have any information about Abu Dhbai Cargo BOT Project
it is a big project BOT contract for 20 years.

[must7]

Originally Posted by Parisian Girl

I never heard of this island either.

According to another article: http://www.constructionweekonline.co...line-extended/

This is the bridge which will lead to the destruction of Le meridien hotel (besides beach hotel), yes that's the arriving point. Heard it from Teyseer guys who bid on this project. Also the tendering time was like 3 or 4 months only, but again it is a simple class bridge like the Sowwah island link.

While why not .. however, the link between Reem & Sadiyat would be the right decision at this moment, otherwise normally the upgraded Salam street can take the load of Reem islanders .. having said that the Salam street project is at least 1 year delayed !

[Adam2707]

Future Cities - Changing Abu Dhabi

[must7]

Originally Posted by must7

This is the bridge which will lead to the destruction of Le meridien hotel (besides beach hotel), yes that's the arriving point. Heard it from Teyseer guys who bid on this project. Also the tendering time was like 3 or 4 months only, but again it is a simple class bridge like the Sowwah island link.

While why not .. however, the link between Reem & Sadiyat would be the right decision at this moment, otherwise normally the upgraded Salam street can take the load of Reem islanders .. having said that the Salam street project is at least 1 year delayed !

So anybody knowing what happened to the project ?

[malditah_meeh]

Originally Posted by Adam2707

It's not going to happen for me this year.. Anyone in need of a ticket out of Dubai?

Hi Adam, I am one of your thousands followers. I have been reading your posts and it's inspired me to write. However, I am currently working with one company here in Abu Dhabi who dealing with Swimming Pools and Spas (Prefab) I would really appreciate if you could please help me how to get a projects i.e. villa who needs swimming or like in Saadiyat and Al Reef. I am really disperate to help the company where I am currently working so that I could stay or they can keep me with them.

I hope to get more information from you about ongoing projects in Abu Dhabi so atleast we can even send our quotations and company profile with them.

I am so sorry to bother you.

Any help from you will be appreciated.


Cheers,
Maditah_meeh

[malditah_meeh]

If you need swimming pool or spa in your home or in your hotel please do contact us. We are pleased to help you have what you dreamed.

[patlite_boy]

The Capital, United Arab Emirates

[LoverOfDubai]

I am not sure if this requires its own thread, yet...


Californians design new FNC building

Published 29 January 2011

Abu Dhabi // A Californian architecture firm has been chosen over 14 other major companies to design the Federal National Council’s new building on the capital’s Corniche.

The centrepiece of Ehrlich Architects’ winning design will be its 100m concrete and metal screened dome, visible for miles across the water – especially at night, when it will be illuminated.

But the dome will serve a functional purpose, too, reducing the amount of direct sunlight reaching the main building and creating a “shaded micro-environment while casting Islamic patterns of dappled light onto the white marble Assembly Hall.”

The buildings that will house most of the offices and meeting halls reflect the colours and textures of desert sand, with exteriors recalling local historic buildings.

Thick walls in light colours will provide thermal mass, collecting heat during the day and releasing it at night. Recessed windows and other features will minimise the need for daytime artificial lighting.

The building is expected to achieve a “five pearl” rating in the Estidama Initiative, a sustainable design programme.

Steven Ehrlich, the design principal at Ehrlich Architects, said the complex would “balance Islamic heritage with the UAE’s global contemporary aspirations, where modernity and tradition are in harmonious balance.”

Ehrlich Architects teamed up in the second phase of the competition with the UAE-based Godwin Austen Johnson and landscape architects ValleyCrest Design Group.

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-n...w-fnc-building


Here is a rendering from Ehrlich Architects' website:

Ehrlich Architects
http://www.s-ehrlich.com/#/news/0-EH...N-COMPETITION-


This is where the building will be located:

click for larger map

[must7]

Originally Posted by must7

This is the bridge which will lead to the destruction of Le meridien hotel (besides beach hotel), yes that's the arriving point. Heard it from Teyseer guys who bid on this project. Also the tendering time was like 3 or 4 months only, but again it is a simple class bridge like the Sowwah island link.

While why not .. however, the link between Reem & Sadiyat would be the right decision at this moment, otherwise normally the upgraded Salam street can take the load of Reem islanders .. having said that the Salam street project is at least 1 year delayed !

http://www.constructionweekonline.co...award-delayed/

Ministry: Umlifaina Bridge contract award delayed
by Ben Roberts on Feb 8, 2011

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Abu Dhabi is developing many aspects of its infrastructure.
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The delayed award for the main contract for Umlifaina Bridge may not be awarded until March, according to Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport.

A spokesperson for the contracts department at the DoT said: “The contract has not yet been finalised. It might take another two months or so. The government wants to take its time.”

The project covers construction of two bridges and three smaller crossings that will connect Umlifaina Island - close to Reem Island and Saadiyat Island with Abu Dhabi.

The deadline for the tender submission on 26 September was extended until mid-October, according to Yasir Al Ani, project manager for the estimated $82million development at the time. The scheduled end-of-year award has been delayed since then. Around 13 contractors are believed to have been invited to bid.

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Bridges has been one of the UAE capitals main areas of focus and project delivery in the last year as it continues to improve its infrastructure in line with its 2030 Economic Vision. Last November, the $226million Mafraq Bridge in Abu Dhabi, which was opened this month.

Coordinated by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, and built by Al Jaber Transport and General Contracting, the 27-lane two-way structure aims to improve the efficiency of the existing bridge and enhance traffic flow.

A few days later, the $270million Sheikh Zayed bridge was opened by HH Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. A project spanning 842m, is the third crossing over the waterway into the island of Abu Dhabi.

[LoverOfDubai]

I read this article about the upcoming opening of the new Zayed University campus.
Does anyone know where it is located?

[must7]

Originally Posted by LoverOfDubai

I read this article about the upcoming opening of the new Zayed University campus.
Does anyone know where it is located?

It is on the way to Abu dhabi airport while coming from the AUH island.

Also it is right next to New Shaikh Khalifa Stadium which has been postponed for the moment.

[LoverOfDubai]

Originally Posted by must7

It is on the way to Abu dhabi airport while coming from the AUH island.

Also it is right next to New Shaikh Khalifa Stadium which has been postponed for the moment.

Here?

[kony]

WOW

[must7]

Besides corniche hospital & behind Sheraton, Orascom is doing some underground structure .. Does anybody know what they are building there !

[abuhameed]

Originally Posted by must7

Besides corniche hospital & behind Sheraton, Orascom is doing some underground structure .. Does anybody know what they are building there !

@must7
It is the SARAYA project of sorouh.
Chk this link
http://www.sorouh.com/en/project/pro...opments/saraya