Al Meena Tower, Abu Dhabi

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Al Meena Tower is a modern residential and commercial tower complex in the Mina area of Abu Dhabi.

Located on Mina Road over a plot area of 2,688 m², this modern development consists of two residential towers of 36 floors each. The accommodation is made up of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. A swimming pool and health club is located on the roof top of the tower, providing a sanctuary away from the buzz of the capital below.

Beneath the residential floors are five basements, a ground floor and mezzanine levels dedicated to high-end retail outlets over three podium floors.

The project was delivered by ACC with an Estidama Pearl I Building Rating System.

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Gate Towers, Abu Dhabi

By Subhi Kussad,

The striking Gate Towers is the largest mixed-use development undertaken in Abu Dhabi and was proudly delivered by ACC. This complex project is of sheer size, scale and complexity unmatched worldwide bar a few other developments and is a testament to ACC’s capability and capacity to deliver.

Its most imposing structure is comprised of three 64-storey residential towers providing pillar support for a sky bridge of penthouses. Balancing this monument is a 22-storey residential Arc structure. All buildings are joined by three basement levels, ground floor, and a five-storey podium containing townhouses, car parking and retail shops. The project is linked by a sky bridge to the BOUTIK mall.

Facilities within the project include several gymnasiums, squash courts, a movie theatre, recreational rooms and indoor children’s playrooms. The huge podium has 460,000sqft of sporting and leisure amenities including two public pools with 25 m lap lanes, a lazy river, children’s pools, shaded children’s play areas, running tracks, tennis and multipurpose courts, and garden lounge areas spread throughout.

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Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

By Subhi Kussad,

ACC proudly delivered the Etihad Towers in 2012, a development containing five stunning towers that sparkle iridescently in the waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Rising majestically from its beachside setting, Etihad Towers’ dramatic sculptural form and spectacular design are an icon of the Abu Dhabi skyline. This unique and prestigious mixed-use complex is made up of five towers ranging from 54 to 75 floors and cover an area of over 400,000 m².

This integrated complex consists of 2 residential towers with over 800 apartments, an office tower, 5-star hotel tower with 382 rooms and a branded serviced apartment tower with 199 apartments over a three-floor podium containing a boutique mall.

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Sun and Sky Towers, Abu Dhabi

By Subhi Kussad,

The iconic Sun & Sky Towers completed by ACC form part of the Shams megaproject on Reem Island. Consisting of two towers above the Boutik mall, the towers range in height from the residential Sun Tower rising 247 m at 64 floors to the commercial Sky Tower reaching 292 m at 74 floors above podium level.

The Towers’ distinctive elliptical shape has been designed to reduce wind resistance and soften its dominance over the development.

The award-winning development is a testament to ACC’s continued excellence in construction execution and quality for mega project delivery.

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Fountain Views, Dubai

By Subhi Kussad,

Fountain Views is a prestigious mixed-used skyscraper development constructed by ACC and located in Downtown Dubai overlooking the Dubai Mall and Fountains. The project’s three distinct towers continue ACC’s legacy of redefining Dubai’s iconic skyline into an architectural marvel.

The imposing development consists of three high-rise towers, a 59-storey tower consisting of 283 serviced apartments, another 59-storey tower with 290 residential apartments and the middle tower being a 65-storey 5-star hotel.

A premium retail and entertainment experience is directly accessible through the podium of the towers, forming part of the prestigious Dubai Mall via a bridge link connection.

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48 Burj Gate, Dubai

By Subhi Kussad,

48 Burj Gate is located in a prestigious location in Downtown Dubai, close to the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.

This mixed-use development is made up of two towers. The first is a 45-story residential/office tower consisting of 17 floors of offices and 182 apartments over 26 floors of residential units with two mechanical floors.

Tower two is a 24-floor, 5-star hotel tower providing 350 rooms and suites.

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Masdar Institute 1 B, Abu Dhabi

By Subhi Kussad,

Designed by Foster & Partners, the campus includes three residential buildings with 222 1-bedroom apartments: four additional lab buildings and an iconic multi-level, multi-use sports hall/auditorium with a pool and gym facilities.

The MASDAR development is the physical component of the MASDAR initiative, spreading over approximately 6 square kilometres of land that was granted by the Government of Abu Dhabi.

The Masdar Institute 1B project involved the construction of the campus to house the Institute’s graduate program. The program is run in conjunction with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in the US and hopes to be the cornerstone forum for research, business and creativity in renewable technology.

The Masdar Institute received worldwide recognition for the project’s unique design and sustainability achievements which are the result of solar studies, wind tunnel testing, and energy simulation. The campus and its associated buildings are designed to reduce energy by optimising building form and orientation and carefully configuring streets and urban spaces.

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Abu Dhabi Trade Centre

By Subhi Kussad,

The Abu Dhabi Trade Centre is a landmark mixed-use facility and is cemented as one of the most prominent buildings in Abu Dhabi.

The development comprises separate towers for an office, hotel and serviced apartment block and a multi-storey carpark building.

Completed to a high specification and finish, the towers are all integrated to ensure they meet the stringent requirements of being branded a Trade Centre.

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Ibn Battuta Gate, Dubai

By Subhi Kussad,

Ibn Battuta Gate is a landmark mixed-use development, located adjacent to the world’s largest themed mall, Ibn Batutta Mall, which documents the travels of 14th century Arabian explorer Ibn Batutta.

The development includes two distinct blocks which are linked via an iconic gate. The first block includes a 5-star luxury hotel and serviced apartments, and the second block contains modern office space related amenities.

This large development covers a footprint of 20,00 m² and is ten floors in height to maintain the full visibility of this truly unique mixed-use development.

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Futouh Al Kheir Complex, Abu Dhabi

By Subhi Kussad,

Futouh Al Kheir Complex (formerly known as Rabdan Center) is a large-scale mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi, designed by world-renowned architect Carlos Ott.

The complex consists of 3 multi-storey residential towers, a 2-floor shopping centre and 2 levels of underground parking. The residential towers are of varying configuration and footprint, rising to different heights with the top floor enclosed by curved curtain wall.

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