One of the region’s most complex and visually striking museum developments – Guggenheim Abu Dhabi – is nearing completion with...
As Abu Dhabi’s property market shifts into high gear, developers must pivot from rapid-launch tactics to measured, place-led projects. FARIS AL KHATTAB* explains how understanding district dynamics, regulatory rules, changing buyer profiles and liveability priorities will determine success for newcomers aiming for long-term returns in the capital.
Soaring above Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, the falcon-wing towers of the Zayed National Museum stand as a striking testament to...
Abu Dhabi master developer Aldar Properties has activated the final and most ambitious phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan...
In a landmark development for the region’s entertainment and tourism infrastructure, Abu Dhabi has recently given the go-ahead...
Abu Dhabi’s cultural infrastructure is set to be enhanced further following the official launch in late June of the Dar Al...
From landmark museums and entertainment destinations to rail, housing, utilities and energy infrastructure, Abu Dhabi continues to reinforce its position as one of the Middle East’s most active construction markets. While hydrocarbons remain the backbone of the emirate’s economy, government investment is increasingly directed towards a broad-based pipeline of projects that is reshaping its urban landscape.
Abu Dhabi is strategically adapting its urban infrastructure to accommodate the rising demand for micromobility, such as bike-...
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Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning luxury residential sector witnessed the launch of two significant hotel-branded projects last...
Poised to be the region’s pre-eminent museum for contemporary art, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on schedule for completion...
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is on schedule to welcome visitors by the end of 2025. This museum and research institute...
Set to open its doors in December 2025, the Zayed National Museum stands as the new national museum of the UAE, honouring the...
Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District is fast emerging as one of the world’s premier cultural destinations and is gearing up to unveil three world-class museums – Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
The next major transformation for Al Maryah Island was set in motion late last month when Mubadala Investment Company (...
The first Disney theme park in the Middle East is set to take shape at Yas Island, a prominent entertainment and leisure hub in...
Massive investments and ambitious development plans are currently fuelling an extraordinary period of growth in Abu Dhabi’s construction sector, while reshaping the emirate’s economic identity.
The Sustainable City-Yas Island, which is being developed in Abu Dhabi by a partnership of Aldar Properties and SEE Holding...
A series of architectural and artistic marvels is nearing completion on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s visionary tourism-cultural development, which is rapidly...
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector is helping propel cultural and sustainable development in the emirate. Ambitious projects, like the Saadiyat Cultural District, are...
Construction work is well under way on the first two phases of the AED 9-billion ($2.45 billion) Bloom Living, a fully integrated residential development which aims to...
The AED12-billion ($3.26 billion) Jubail Island masterplanned development located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island has marked a number of milestones and launched...
Construction work is currently in progress at Saadiyat Cultural District on two architecturally-striking museums, which are being developed by the Department of Culture...
UAE capital Abu Dhabi is strengthening its status as a cultural hub in the region and as a powerhouse of sustainability with several eye-catching and world-leading...
Having expanded its capabilities vertically in the Bahrain market, Ahmed Isa Contracting Construction (AICC) is now looking to...
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's rail network, has achieved a major construction milestone in the country&#...
Following the success of its pioneering project in Dubai and a fully-functioning community in Sharjah, Diamond Developers is...
Construction work is ongoing on multiple fronts on the AED10-billion ($2.72 billion) Jubail Island, a scenic residential...
Three world-class museums; an immersive, multi-sensory venue; the first SeaWorld outside the US; and an interfaith complex are among the many cultural and entertainment...
Three luxury hotels managed by the Hilton brand – including the world’s first Warner Bros branded hotel – will have opened on Yas Island by the end of this year, in line...
Abu Dhabi’s newest leisure destination, Al Qana is set for completion this year, offering the Middle East’s largest aquarium and the emirate’s largest standalone cinema...
Abu Dhabi will boast a unique symbol of human fraternity and peaceful co-existence, when the striking Abrahamic Family House is completed next year on the emirate’s...
Abu Dhabi has been exerting efforts to ensure that its ambitious Dh50-billion ($13.6 billion) Ghadan 21 economic stimulus programme remains on track, while boosting its...
Meva formwork systems came in handy to shape up an eight-storey building in Abu Dhabi, especially where conventional systems...
The Azure Al Reem waterfront apartment complex on Al Reem Island – said to be a game-changer for foreigners who want to...
By the end of 2020, Abu Dhabi will open doors to a new recreational destination – a waterfront development called Al Qana, hosting The National Aquarium, the...
Etihad Rail is well on its way to realising its vision for the 1,200-km network. In this exclusive report, Gulf Construction elaborates on the contracts awarded on Stage...
Abu Dhabi is spearheading a drive to accelerate growth through multiple initiatives including a whopping $13.6-billion stimulus package and the opening up of the...
NFT, one of the largest tower crane suppliers in the region and the only dealer for Potain in the Middle East, has immensely...
Formwork systems from Germany-based Paschal-Werk G Maier are currently being used by a number of contractors working on...
Earmarked for a prime location along the promenade facing the marina, the proposed Al Dana Mosque is set to become a landmark of its own in Al Dana North within Abu Dhabi...
Advanced construction techniques that involved the use of drones, robots, lasers and 3D scanners went into the construction and installation of the iconic Founder’s...
Some 14 tower cranes are currently standing tall over an expansive site on Reem Island as a workforce of some 4,000 engage machine and muscle power to help shape Abu...
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Across the waters from Abu Dhabi’s renowned Saadiyat Island Cultural District – home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi – a new waterfront lifestyle destination is...
Work on the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant is now around 90 per cent complete, with the most recent milestone achieved on the project having been the...
The emirate of Abu Dhabi, a quiet achiever, is pioneering a series of ground-breaking projects that will lead the UAE capital towards a sustainable and modern living and...
Construction of Gulf Related’s flagship development Al Maryah Central is proceeding on schedule, with the retail-led mixed-use development having been awarded the...
Construction work is in progress on three major residential projects on Saadiyat Island, which will offer a selection of premier lifestyles within Abu Dhabi’s...
While the construction market in Abu Dhabi is gloomy, industry experts forecast better things to come as the oil-rich emirate adjusts to the new normal of low oil prices...
Leading contractors in the UAE are using formwork systems from Germany’s Paschal-Werk G Maier to facilitate work and...
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), a master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential...
A vision to create an aesthetic and contemporary retail and leisure destination that will bring something truly new and unique...
Real estate development and a tourism thrust is propelling construction activity in Abu Dhabi, which has been making commendable efforts at diversifying its efforts, says...
RAK Ceramics of the UAE has recorded a 9.5 per cent increase in sales for tiles in its local market, bringing in Dh121.8...
Formwork systems from Paschal-Werk G Maier continue to enjoy popularity among contractors in the Abu Dhabi market, where a...
Construction work has commenced on the first phase of the $1.5-billion Al Maryah Central, a mixed-use development located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi...
Enabling works on Phase One of the first residential development within Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District are due for completion this month (September), with...
As the sprawling arms of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) get dressed in an aluminium and glass livery of blue and grey, it is clear that the new showpiece terminal...
Despite the drop in oil prices, abu dhabi continues to focus on its infrastructure as it pushes ahead with its ambitions to boost the emirate’s tourism potential...
USING Bentley’s gINT software and web mapping, the Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s Spatial Data Division has...
FORMICA Group, a global manufacturer of exterior and interior surfacing solutions and the original inventor of Formica laminate...
BLUE Stream Environmental Technology, a specialist in recycling urban container design and implementation, has joined hands...
CONSTRUCTION work on Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, the leading school campus located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, has entered the final stages, according to the Tourism...
ABU Dhabi Airports’ website is counting down to 07.17.07.17 – that is, 7.00 am on 17 July 2017 – the momentous date and time when the emirate expects to...
Abu Dhabi has laid down an ambitious 2030 vision plan that will see its economy shift toward less reliance on oil. Part of that plan is developing its residential...
PASCHAL Emirates, the Abu Dhabi branch of global formwork specialist Paschal-Werk G Maier, says the Abu Dhabi market has been...
CONSTRUCTION of Al Hilal Bank’s new, shining commercial office tower in Abu Dhabi’s new commercial and financial...
THE second phase of Saadiyat Beach Residences, a residential beachside community on Saadiyat island, is poised for completion in the last quarter of this year, according...
ABU Dhabi’s latest premier destination for luxury retail and dining, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, opened its doors at the end of last month within a stunning...
THE key above-grade works on Abu Dhabi’s iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi museum will be discernible on the horizon next month (October) when erection work commences on the...
From museums to islands, housing to infrastructure, ports to airports, the emirate of Abu Dhabi has embarked on an ambitious growth plan that will see it spend $90...
Preparations are well under way for the commissioning of the Porcellan plant in Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to take place...
Linnhoff Technologies of Singapore has won a contract to supply an asphalt batching plant to the International Grand Prix circuit now under construction at Abu Dhabi...
EDSA, a major international planning and landscape architecture firm, has used its extensive experience gained over nearly 50...
Some 60,000 sq m of Kalzip is currently being installed for Phase Two expansion of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), which is one of the world’s most...
Five Liebherr tower cranes are being used for site lifting duties on the 324-m-high Landmark tower, Abu Dhabi’s second tallest...
Plans to redevelop Lulu Island have been revived with Sorouh Real Estate, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate developers, now fielding an initial concept model that...
Phase One infrastructure work on Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted entertainment destination Yas Island is progressing on schedule, according to its developer Aldar Properties...
Two elliptical towers known as The Helix that will create a spiralled effect through the unique balcony design settings of each apartment unit have recently launched on...
Construction of the first phase of Reem Island’s regional roads network and utilities is on target for completion next year, a senior official of Bunya, the resident...
THE St Regis brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has recently entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC...
Infrastructure work, including the construction of the 10-lane Saadiyat Bridge, is well under way on Saadiyat Island, as Tourism Development & Investment Company (...
The world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste city is no longer just a vision or an idea, it is now a steadily emerging reality, a senior official of Masdar tells Gulf...
The richest emirate in the UAE has embarked on a green drive, spurring the development of projects and technologies that are expected to have a great impact on...
Buoyed by high oil prices, Abu Dhabi now rivals Dubai in projects of scale and vision as it pursues its vision for the future. Gulf Construction presents an overview of...
With the striking Emirates Palace as an enviable reference in its regional project portfolio, Dorma, a German market leader in...
Sharjah-based Al Wasit Machinery (AWM), a leading supplier of heavy construction machinery and related spare parts, says it has...
With projects worth an estimated Dh50 billion ($13.62 billion) under various stages of implementation, Sorouh Real Estate is...
Work on the Shangri-La hotel – part of the iconic ‘Between the bridges’ luxury resort project in Abu Dhabi – is now complete...
With the launch of works on the Dh3 billion ($816 million) Building Materials City (BMC), a master development spread over a...
The first major building is set to rise on the Dh54 billion ($14.70 billion) Al Raha Beach waterfront project following the award of a construction contract in late June...
Leading plastics solutions provider Borouge has signed a number of multi-billion-dollar contracts for a major expansion of its production facilities in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi...
Construction has recently started a Dh8 billion ($2.17 billion) business and residential micro-city in Abu Dhabi – the Capital Centre – which will become the world’s...
The first construction site access road to Saadiyat Island – lying just 500 m offshore Abu Dhabi city – has just been completed, thus enabling developers to move ahead...
Earthworks for a new 4.1 km long runway and associated taxiways at Abu Dhabi International Airport are well under way with main...
An ambitious plan to transform Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) into a major transport hub for the Middle East for both cargo and passengers has made significant...
Dredging work for Al Gurm Resort, the estimated Dh1 billion ($272 million) waterfront resort and residential complex to be built on the western edge of Abu Dhabi, has...
Construction work has begun on the capital city’s tallest residential and commercial high-rise, the Sky Tower, following a groundbreaking ceremony held late last month...
Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New York-based Guggenheim Foundation to establish a world-class museum called the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (...
An ambitious plan to transform Saadiyat Island from a desert industrial storage area into a signature island destination has taken flight with the signing of an agreement...
Iconic real estate developments and mega industrial ventures will propel Abu Dhabi’s construction industry to even greater heights and sustain the boom for a number of...
Emirates Preinsulated Pipes Industries (EPPI) has completed its expansion programme and is now in a position to further boost its production capabilities and help meet...
Emirates Iron and Steel Factory (EISF) has drawn up plans to further expand its production capacity to cope with the shortfall...
Mammut Building Systems Abu Dhabi has got what it takes to be a leader in its field and today its client list reads like a who'...
Package name, Owner, $ million*, Status, Consultant, Principal contractor, Start date, End date. Abh Dhabi Projects...
One of the oldest British curriculum schools in the Middle East, The British School at Al-Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, is currently...
Work on the striking Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) Tower, which occupies a seafront location on Abu Dhabi Corniche, is nearing completion and is due for handover...
Abu Dhabi will soon have its own world-class ski slope and a state-of-the-art ice rink when the Marina Mall extension project is completed shortly on a fast-track...
Aldar Properties has embarked on an ambitious plan of redefining the skyline of Abu Dhabi by launching some mega landmark...
Package, Owner, Consultant/Project manager, Contractor, Budget ($ million), StatusAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) headquarters - main construction package, Abu Dhabi...
With the Abu Dhabi emirate having recently opened up its real estate sector, a rash of new projects have been announced. The mega projects on the drawing boards include...
The construction industry in Abu Dhabi is regaining its momentum after an initial slowdown in construction in the early part of the year.Increasing population, emphasis...
Work has begun on the long-awaited Third Crossing to connect Abu Dhabi island to the mainland at the northern end of the Maqta Channel...
Jotun Abu Dhabi has been scooping the cream of painting contracts in Abu Dhabi, on major projects like the emirate's new trade...
Abu Dhabi's Adia (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority) Tower has recently been 'topped out' at 38 storeys on the UAE capital city's Corniche, which will now boast one of the...
Doka falsework system was used to support the spaceframe steel roofing structure during erection on the VIP grandstand at the Sheikh Khalifa Stadium in Al Ain...
VIP fans of the 'Black Spiders', one of Abu Dhabi's premier soccer clubs, will soon be able to watch their favourite team from a new luxury grandstand at the Al Jazeera...
Abu Dhabi's utilities sector looks set to power growth within the construction industry, as the emirate in the UAE presses ahead with four independent water and power...
