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malec Aug 19, 2008 11:29 PM

DOHA | Dubai Towers | 437 M | 88 FLOORS | ON HOLD
 
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=...oha-doha-qatar

Developer: Sama Dubai (dubai towers is the brand name, pretty crap I know)
Architects: RMJM
Official Website: www.dubaitowers-doha.com
Developer Website: www.sama-dubai.com

Big Render

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2...ersdohadv4.jpg


Signboard by omarmakki from SSC

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/300/img0233lp7.jpg


More renders:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3...titled1gg4.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2...titled2wp7.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/182/untitled3rx9.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9...titled4sw4.jpg

Serviced Apartments:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4...titled5bn7.jpg

Apartments:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9...d5copy6kz5.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1...d5copy5zm4.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2...d5copy3cg4.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6...d5copy2bk2.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6...d5copy4hf8.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6...ed5copyva2.jpg

Offices:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9...d6copy3co5.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3...d6copy2le0.jpg

source :http://www.dubaitowers-doha.com/



Last year's news:

Quote:

June 17, 2007
Sama Dubai Commences Construction Work on QAR 2.3 Billion Landmark
'Dubai Towers - Doha'

Dubai: 17 June, 2007 - Sama Dubai, the international real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding, has commenced infrastructure work on the QAR 2.3 billion mixed use corporate towers - 'Dubai Towers - Doha'.

Ongoing construction work at a cost of QAR 1.5 billion includes advanced enabling (substructure) works and tower piling. Podium piles have already been installed, with the main structure 'building' works scheduled to commence in the first half of 2007.

Work on 'Dubai Towers - Doha' will begin after the completion of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment study, which has received preliminary approval from the Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Resources in Qatar and has been incorporated into all the design procedures and building services engineering for the towers. Strict adherence to environmentally sound practices and sustainability measures is being enforced by Sama Dubai throughout the phases of construction.

Located on the Corniche in the West Bay area of Doha, the project is set to be one of Qatar's iconic landmarks and a prominent feature of Doha's new skyline.

Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman, Sama Dubai said: "Sama Dubai is investing significant effort and resources to ensure the infrastructure for the 'Dubai Towers - Doha' is best in class. We are also committed to ensuring that our operations, processes, and business model place environmental and social considerations as utmost priorities throughout all the stages of this project."

The mixed-use corporate towers have been conceived to deliver the complete corporate experience in the heart of Doha's bustling new business district. Projected to reach a soaring height of 435 meters, 'Dubai Towers - Doha' will help enhance the city's diverse offerings and cosmopolitan character. Providing premium corporate real estate facilities with services and amenities catering to the local and regional business community, the towers will meet the rising demand for first-rate office space, quality residential units and hotel rooms.

Designed by RMJM, an internationally renowned architectural firm, 'Dubai Towers - Doha' is set to be a signature landmark within the booming Doha property sector. The 84 plus multi-storey marvel is expected to catalyze the city's emerging status as a centre for business and commercial activity, as well as a rapidly growing international destination.

Slated for completion in the first half of 2010, 'Dubai Towers - Doha' will feature offices, serviced and unfurnished apartments, an upscale retail shopping boulevard, and a luxury boutique hotel. The towers' components will be complemented by excellent corporate facilities and services, including recreation and entertainment amenities, a health centre, gym, restaurants, ample basement and above grade car parking, designated drop off zones, security services, and 24-hour maintenance system, as well as a superbly equipped business centre with high speed, state-of-the-art connectivity.

"We are driven by our commitment to the timely delivery of this benchmark project which, once complete, will achieve prominent stature in Doha's changing skyline, adding considerably to the prestige and reputation of one of the region's fastest-growing cities," added Faraidooni.

The latest technology and construction methods and materials have been adopted to guarantee that the highest international standards are met in 'Dubai Towers - Doha'. Elements such as jump formworks, composite steel columns, pre-cast floor planks on steel beams, post tensioned slabs, and high strength concrete, have all been incorporated to guarantee an efficient construction process and an unparalleled, high-quality property. In addition, continuous value engineering exercises will be implemented throughout the course of construction to assure the project's conformity to quality.

Sama Dubai is keen on being an active supporter of the Qatari government's commitment to placing a greater emphasis on infrastructure development, including tourism projects, residential apartments and commercial facilities in the coming years.

'Dubai Towers - Doha' will also contribute to Qatar's ambitious new tourism masterplan. Underlined by an investment of US$15 billion, the plan aims to establish Doha as a high quality destination for business and tourism. With Doha on course to achieve a target of over one million hotel guests by 2010 , supported by extensive investments in tourism and business activities, further demand is being generated for quality real estate projects, spurring an array of new infrastructure and real estate projects.

With a GDP growth rate of 24 per cent in 2006, the country has witnessed an unprecedented growth in real estate sector caused by the exceptional economic boom and a steady increase in population.
http://www.sama-dubai.com/news/070617A.asp


Some more pictures. This time of a model


malec Aug 19, 2008 11:30 PM

And some construction pictures from July 20th

Quote:

Originally Posted by Massilia (Post 22904226)


Aleks Aug 20, 2008 4:53 PM

I don't really like this building. It just doesn't appeal to me but I like the modern design and the way it's slick from some angles.

Thymant Sep 16, 2008 2:05 AM

I agree

Apex Sep 16, 2008 9:15 AM

Is that ... *chuckle* is that Zebra Wood I see in the apartment? :haha: How passe.
The last time I saw Zebra Wood used tastefully was in a Mercedes-Benz from the 1980s.

giallo Sep 16, 2008 10:38 AM

If this came out six years ago I would be all over it, but since 400m+ buildings are a dime a dozen these days I'm gonna have to pass. It's too enormous.

Starsky Sep 16, 2008 10:41 AM

I still don't understand how this stuff isn't funded by oil wealth. The original Dubai Hotel was. There are thousands of square miles of unused desert...they don't need the density of 100's of 80+ story buildings. It must be that they are planning for a future when the ME runs out of oil and they will be the ones left standing.

malec Sep 16, 2008 5:52 PM

^^ This is in Doha, Qatar. It's called dubai towers because the company are building a series of towers in different places all called that for some reason. :)

Bergenser Sep 17, 2008 9:50 AM

I love the design, good for Doha! :)

Misterfreeman87 Nov 14, 2008 12:02 AM

That building isnt bad looking, but it always looks a bit ridicoulous if there is just desert and then this one supertall, just out of order. This goes for all those new rising arabic cities.

photoLith Nov 14, 2008 12:43 AM

eew, its ugly.

Indescribable Nov 15, 2008 9:11 PM

Doesn't it kind of remind you of this?

http://www.hughpearman.com/illustrat...indwtcnew1.jpg

TANGELD_SLC Nov 25, 2008 6:21 AM

Me likey :) I have a soft spot for sharply angled modernist styles.

ChicagoSpire2000 Nov 26, 2008 6:01 PM

It reminds me of Bank of America Tower (NY) on steroids...

NYC4Life Nov 27, 2008 6:57 PM

BOA itself is on steroids.

malec Jan 29, 2009 10:07 AM

Finally some updates:

From Massilia on SSC


malec Feb 28, 2009 11:45 AM

I think you can see the tower on the very left of this picture

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adel (Post 32275216)


MapleLeaf Feb 28, 2009 1:39 PM

That's going to become a great skyline. :tup:

malec Feb 28, 2009 1:59 PM

Actually in fact here are some updates from today

[B]

Aleks Feb 28, 2009 8:53 PM

Woah! Can we get some threads on those other towers U/C? They have some pretty cool designs! And yes, this will be a pretty cool skyline in the future.


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