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Updated: 23Dec11
 
Dar Al Arkan - Shams Al Arous
Country : Saudi Arabia
Project Value : USD 2,000,000,000
Sector : Real Estate | Residential
Consultant : Saudi Consulting Services (Design)
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: Q4 2015
 
 
Owner : Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development CompanyDar Al Arkan Real Estate Development CompanyLoading... - Saudi Arabia
Location :
East of Jeddah, Makkah , Saudi Arabia
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Residential community
Capacity : Land area: 3 million sq. m. 
10,000 residential units
Main Usage :  Residential  
Background Dar Al ArkanDar Al ArkanLoading... plans to develop Shams Al Arous, a residential development east of Jeddah.

The project will be spread over an area of 3 million sq. m. and will include residential units, parks, entertainment facilities, retail outlets, restaurants, offices, schools, mosques, and related facilities. 70% of the area will be dedicated to residential units.

Shams Al Arous will be constructed in 3 phases. Phase 1 will consist of 2,000 residential units and related facilities,and the scope of phases 2 and 3 was not revealed.

Saudi Consulting ServicesSaudi Consulting ServicesLoading... is the design consultant.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
2014 CompletionPhase 1 expected to be completed
Q4 2015 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events As of December 2011, the project was under construction however the owner refused to reveal any information regarding the contractor.

In 2014, phase 1 is expected to be completed.

In Q4 2015, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In H2 2010, the construction of phase 1 started.

In H1 2010, the construction contract was awarded however, the involved parties did not reveal information regarding the contractor.

In 11 October 2009, the project was announced.
Scope of Work Construction of a 3 million sq. m. residential development including:

- 10,000 residential units
- Retail outlets
- Offices
- Parks
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Mosques
- Entertainment centers
- Related failities
Financing Source The project will be financed through the company's generated funds, cash flow, and external funds.
Project News
13-Oct-2009 Saudi economy witnessing most flourishing days: Managing Director Dar Alarkan - Press Release
11-Oct-2009 Dar Al-Arkan announces its new residential project Shams Al-Arous in Jeddah city. - Press Release

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
11 Oct 2009 PlanningProject announced
H1 2010 ConstructionConstruction contract awarded
H2 2010 ConstructionConstruction of phase 1 started
2014 CompletionPhase 1 expected to be completed
Q4 2015 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

13-Oct-2009 Saudi economy witnessing most flourishing days: Managing Director Dar Alarkan - Press Release
11-Oct-2009 Dar Al-Arkan announces its new residential project Shams Al-Arous in Jeddah city. - Press Release
 
Dar Al Arkan Building, Al Mather Road, P.O. Box 105633, Riyadh 11656, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Tel: +966 1-206-9888,+966 1-206-1100 | Fax: +966 1-206-9898,+966 1-206-1616 | Email: info@alarkan.com | Website: http://www.alarkan.com
  • Name: Nabil Al Ghoul
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +966 1-206-1100 ext:15
    Email nghoul@alarkan.com
 
Saudi Consulting Services
Consultant - Design
Saudi Consulting Services Building, Al Dhabab Street, P.O. Box 2341, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Tel: +966 1-465-9975 | Fax: +966 1-464-7540,+966 1-465-0530 | Email: scc@saudconsult.com | Website: http://www.saudconsult.com
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