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Updated: 25Apr12
 
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1 - Rosewood Hotel
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 218,000,000
Sector : Real Estate | Hotels
Consultants : Serex International Consultants (Architect) |  Handel Architects (Architect) |  WSP Middle East Limited (MEP) |  Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) (Structural engineering)
PMC : EC Harris
Contractors : Drake and Scull International (MEP works) |  Arabian Construction Company - UAE (Construction)
Profile Type :  Contract Project
Associated Projects : Contract (4)  | Related Projects (1)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: Q4 2012
 
 
Owner : Mubadala Development CompanyMubadala Development CompanyLoading... - UAE
Location :
Sowwa Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Hotel
Capacity : Built up area: 100,000 sq. m. 
34 storey
Main Usage :  Hotel  
Background MubadalaMubadalaLoading... plans to develop the Rosewood Hotel in Sowwah Island, which is part of the Sowwah Square, located between Reem Island and Mina area, Abu Dhabi.

The project covers an area of 100,000 sq.m. and includes a hotel, a retail area, a parking area, and related facilities.

Handel Architects and Serex International Consultants are the architect consultant, WSPWSPLoading... is the MEP consultant, Magnusson Klemencic Associates is the structural engineering consultant and EC Harris is the PMC.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Q4 2012 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In April 2012, the construction of the project was still ongoing.

In Q4 2012, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In February 2012, the construction of the project was ongoing.

In January 2010, the main construction contract was awarded to Arabian Construction CompanyArabian Construction CompanyLoading... and MEP works to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull InternationalLoading....

In November 2009, MubadalaMubadalaLoading... shortlisted Al Futtaim Carillion, Arabian Construction CompanyArabian Construction CompanyLoading..., and Bam International for the main construction contract

13 October 2009 was the deadline to submit commercial bids for the main construction contract (delayed from 17 September 2009).

On 1 October 2009, the technical bids for the main construction contract were submitted.

In April 2009, MubadalaMubadalaLoading... signed an agreement with Rosewood Hotels to manage the project.
Scope of Work Construction of a 100,000 sq. m. hotel including:

- 34 storey
- 189 rooms
- 131 serviced apartments
- Retail area
- Car parking area
- Related facilities
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
Mubadala - Sowwah Island -
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1 USD 3,000,000,000
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1 - Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) USD 1,300,000,000
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1 - Four Seasons Hotel USD 272,000,000
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1 - Sowwah Square USD 1,000,000,000
Related Projects

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
01 Oct 2009 ConstructionTechnical bids for main contract submitted
13 Oct 2009 ConstructionDeadline to submit commercial bids for main contract
 
Bidders Awarded
Jan 2010 ConstructionContract awarded to Arabian Construction CompanyArabian Construction CompanyLoading... and MEP work to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull InternationalLoading...
Q4 2012 CompletionProject expected to be completed
 
Maamoura Building, Khalifa Street, P.O. Box 45005, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2-413-0000 | Fax: +971 2-413-0001 | Website: http://www.mubadala.ae
 
Handel Architects
Consultant - Architect
150 Varick Street, New York 10013, United States
Tel: +1 212-595-4112 | Fax: +1 212-595-9032 | Website: http://www.handelarchitects.com
 
Serex International Consultants
Consultant - Architect
Dubai, P.O. Box 26902, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 2-626-9200 | Fax: +971 2-626-9400
 
WSP Middle East Limited
Consultant - MEP
Khalidiya Building, Mezzanineth floor, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 112046, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2-667-3875 | Fax: +971 2-667-3876 | Website: http://www.wspgroup.com
 
Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)
Consultant - Structural engineering
Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 98101-2699, Washington, United States Tel: +1 206-292-1200 | Fax: +1 206-292-1201 | Email: hotel@mka.com | Website: http://www.mka.com
 
Arabian Construction Company - UAE
Contractor - Construction
Sky Towers, 29th and 30th Floor, Al Reef Island Area, P.O. Box 2113, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2-644-5400 | Fax: +971 2-644-7080 | Email: abudhabi@accsal.com
  • Name: Ramzi Abi Khalil
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 2-673-5474
 
Drake and Scull International
Contractor - MEP works
Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 44325, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 2-622-6005 | Fax: +971 2-622-7404 | Email: corporate@drakescull.com | Website: www.drakescull.com
  • Name: Mohannad Eid
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 2-643-5182
 
EC Harris
PMC 
C1 Building, 7th floor, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2-417-0300 | Fax: +971 2-635-9109 | Email: information.dubai@ecnrris.com | Website: http://www.echarris.com
  • Name: Joneson Mullen
    Position: Project Manager
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