ALDAR Properties awards major construction contract for new development in Al Muroor District

The new building will be the headquarters for Mubadala Development Company, the UAE Offsets Group, and ERWDA. The building is also pre-let to a number of other premier blue chip tenants.

Designed by international architect Jung Brannen of Boston, the building will feature the very latest in building technology, amenity and services for its tenants within a 60,000 square metres gross building area.

A key feature will be the impressive heritage style entrance leading to a stunning atrium that will provide a dramatic sense of arrival and presence. Arranged over 10 floors of open plan office accommodation, the building will cater for the needs of its occupiers with the provision of raised flooring throughout a business and conference centre, a 150-seat auditorium, an ERWDA library, dining facilities, prayer rooms, a convenience shop and a crèche.

Adjacent to the office building will be a 25,000 square metre ancillary building that will provide dedicated car parking for occupiers, a health club and research facilities for ERWDA.

Commenting on this construction award, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the Chairman of ALDAR said: "This is another major development for ALDAR and demonstrates our commitment to provide sustainable developments that meet occupiers' requirements and needs.

"The construction tenders were very keenly priced and the final selection process was extremely difficult. We are delighted that CCC has been awarded this contract as they clearly demonstrated a professional commitment to build to our exacting standards and requirements".

Construction will start next month on a fast track programme and will be completed 21 months later.