Saadiyat Island to be a flag-ship project of the emirate
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Saadiyat Island, better known as 'island of happiness', is a 27 Sq Kms natural island development, lying 500 kms off-Abu Dhabi coast, and the flagship development of the UAE Capital. The project, which is due for completion by 2018, is created based on an eco-sensitive philosophy with a special low-density masterplan.Being a leading island destination, the Saadiyat will be a modern, integrated residential community, and will be home to 150,000 residents with a complete range of civic, cultural, leisure and tourism amenities. Two iconic causeways will link Abu Dhabi city to Saadiyat, one of which will operate a light rail system, and the other will be a bridge stretching 10kms, making it a five minute drive from the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Saadiyat will be developed around seven districts comprising 29 hotels, an iconic seven-star development, 3 marinas, mooring for 1000 yacths, 2 golf courses, arts and culture hub, and 19kms beachfront, apart from residential developments and leisure amenities.
Saadiyat will also be home to five major cultural institutions, designed so as to host international art and cultural fairs and events. The institutions are 'The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi', 'The Louvre Abu Dhabi', 'The Performing Arts Center', 'The Maritime Museum' and 'The Sheikh Zayed National Museum'. The cultural district of Saadiyat will also house an iconic seven star hotel, quayside, hotel accommodation, exclusive villas, hotel accommodation, green parks and retail opportunities and harbor.
Apart from the said, the Saadiyat Island will include the Saadiyat beach, the South beach and the Marina District.
Dr. Allen Greenspan, the Former Chairman of Board of Governors, Federal Reserve, USA made a visit to Abu Dhabi recently to attend an exhibition at Emirates Palace, devoted to Cultural District of Saadiyat Island. Dr. Greenspan was accompanied by HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority & Tourism Development & Investment Company, the company behind transforming the Saadiyat Island to a flagship cultural, leisure and residential destination.
Labels: Community, eco-friendly, Residential, Saadiyat Islands
Saadiyat Island being developed as an international tourism destination
Friday, August 17, 2007
Saadiyat Island, which is the largest mixed-use development in the Gulf, lies 500 meters away from the Abu Dhabi. The Arabic translation of the word 'Saadiyat' is referred to as the "Island of happiness."
The natural island with 27 square kilometer in space is in the process of being developed as a tourist and residential destination.
Saadiyat is one among the most important development opportunities that the capital has ever had in its history.
The island with a waterfront that stretches about 30kms, has natural eco-features including the mangrove forests, and is being developed as an international tourism destination.
Developers say that this will mark a new era in the rapid evolution of Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat is being planned to be developed in three phases and is scheduled for completion by 2018.
The master-plan includes seven individual districts, 29 hotels, including a seven-star property, cultural centers, museums, three marinas with space for about 1000 boats, and two golf courses.
One course will be one of the first Gary Player Signature courses in the UAE, with beachfront holes - civic and leisure amenities, villas, apartments with sea-views, and more, in the prime real estate.
Saadiyat is expected to house a community of 150,000 people or more. It will be linked to the Abu Dhabi main island, through two freeways with ten lanes, which makes Saadiyat more accessible to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Social BookmarkingThe natural island with 27 square kilometer in space is in the process of being developed as a tourist and residential destination.
Saadiyat is one among the most important development opportunities that the capital has ever had in its history.
The island with a waterfront that stretches about 30kms, has natural eco-features including the mangrove forests, and is being developed as an international tourism destination.
Developers say that this will mark a new era in the rapid evolution of Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat is being planned to be developed in three phases and is scheduled for completion by 2018.
The master-plan includes seven individual districts, 29 hotels, including a seven-star property, cultural centers, museums, three marinas with space for about 1000 boats, and two golf courses.
One course will be one of the first Gary Player Signature courses in the UAE, with beachfront holes - civic and leisure amenities, villas, apartments with sea-views, and more, in the prime real estate.
Saadiyat is expected to house a community of 150,000 people or more. It will be linked to the Abu Dhabi main island, through two freeways with ten lanes, which makes Saadiyat more accessible to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Labels: Abu Dhabi, New Developments, Saadiyat Islands
More Construction firms required for building Dh.26b residences in Abu Dhabi
Friday, June 01, 2007
Abu Dhabi is on the look out for construction companies to construct a Dh.26billion residential tower block development to house 50,000 people.
The Mohammad Bin Zayed City Project comprises 347 residence units that are divided into five sectors.
The KEO International Consultants, CEO, Donna Sultan, said that they will be advertising for the pre-qualification process in a month’s time, and the design period will take up-to one year.
The project is due for completion by 2011-12.
Abu Dhabi is already in the process of undergoing a major real estate development, with premier master-planned islands and neighbourhoods that are intended to transform the UAE capital into a major tourist destination.
The total value of projects already announced has touched the Dh.1.83 trillion mark, that include the Dh.35 billion Al Reem Islands, Dh.58 billion Al Raha Beach Development, Dh.100 billion Saadiyat Islands and Dh.43 billion Das Islands.
Mohammad Bin Zayed City is expected to be one among the major real estate projects that would be of considerable help in the expansion plans of the city, and could help accommodate more residents.
Social BookmarkingThe Mohammad Bin Zayed City Project comprises 347 residence units that are divided into five sectors.
The KEO International Consultants, CEO, Donna Sultan, said that they will be advertising for the pre-qualification process in a month’s time, and the design period will take up-to one year.
The project is due for completion by 2011-12.
Abu Dhabi is already in the process of undergoing a major real estate development, with premier master-planned islands and neighbourhoods that are intended to transform the UAE capital into a major tourist destination.
The total value of projects already announced has touched the Dh.1.83 trillion mark, that include the Dh.35 billion Al Reem Islands, Dh.58 billion Al Raha Beach Development, Dh.100 billion Saadiyat Islands and Dh.43 billion Das Islands.
Mohammad Bin Zayed City is expected to be one among the major real estate projects that would be of considerable help in the expansion plans of the city, and could help accommodate more residents.
Labels: Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Beach, Al Reem Island, Bin Zayed City, Das Islands, Saadiyat Islands
