Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holdings have awarded leading design consultancy Khatib & Alami (K&A) the Dh85.6 million ($23.30 million) detailed design contract for the prestigious ‘Gate District’ Towers 3 to 8.

Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding, the two leading real estate companies of the UAE, entered into a strategic partnership in September last year by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture company to develop six of the eight ‘Gate District’ towers.
Integral to the flagship Shams Abu Dhabi development on Reem Island, The Gate District comprises eight towers of unparalleled scale and uniqueness.
Integrating luxury high rise residences, contemporary office space, exclusive shopping experiences and world class hotel accommodation, the Gate District will provide unrivalled sea and city views for residents and visitors alike.
This mixed-use development will boast 1.17 million sq ft of office space, alongside over 1.08 million sq ft of retail, hotel and amenity space serving both the local Shams Abu Dhabi community, and Abu Dhabi.
“This appointment follows a closed tender from a shortlist of pre-selected consultants,” says Adnan Sahli, executive director of Projects for Sorouh Real Estate. “K&A were selected for having the best technical and financial offer, and we have every confidence that the firm understands and shares our vision for this unique project”.
With a mixed portfolio of over 4.43 million sq-ft of residential space, ‘The Gate District’ offers a unique living and work environment.
The development’s unique architectural identity will be enhanced 60 storeys above the ground by a bridge linking Towers 3 to 6. Once complete, this bridge will house a variety of luxury amenities, including an exclusive signature club.
While K&A will be undertaking the detailed design plan of The Gate District’ Towers 3-8, the concept design was originally developed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia, managing director of Arquitectonica.
“The Gate District is scheduled for completion in 2011 and we are certain that K&A will deliver a quality development on schedule,” added Abdallah Shaaban of Tameer.