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Updated: 25Apr12
 
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1
Also Known As : Suwwa Island
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 3,000,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Real Estate | Mixed Development
Consultants : Aedas (Design) |  Goettsch Partners (Design) |  Martha Schwartz (Landscape)
Contractor : Al Naboodah Contracting Company (Infrastructure)
Profile Type :  Contract Project
Associated Projects : Contract (4)  | Related Projects (2)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: 2014
 
 
Owner : Mubadala Development CompanyMubadala Development CompanyLoading... - UAE
Location :
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Mixed development
Capacity : Total area: 1.1 million sq.m.  
2 hotels 
4 office towers  
Hospital: 360 beds
Background MubadalaMubadalaLoading... plans to develop phase 1 of Sowwah Island, a mixed development located between Reem Island and Mina area, Abu Dhabi.

Phase 1 will spread over an area of 1.1. million sq.m. and will include 5 major components: Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Hotel, Viceroy Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

The Cleveland Clinic will include a hospital with a 360 beds. The Sowwah Square will consist of 450,000 sq.m. area for the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Headquarter, 4 office towers, 2 hotels : "Rosewood Abu Dhabi" and "Four Seasons Hotel ", conference facilities, and retail and dining spaces.

The project involves the construction of 13 bridges that will link Sowwah Island to its neighboring areas.

The Sowwah Island is part of the Abu Dhabi's plan 2030.

Martha Schwartz is the landscaping consultant, Goettsch Partners is the design consultant for Sowwah Square, and Aedas is the design consultant for the Cleveland Clinic.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Q4 2012 CompletionRosewood hotel expected to be completed
H2 2013 CompletionSowwah square expected to be completed
Q4 2013 CompletionCleveland Clinic expected to be completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In April 2012, the construction of the project was ongoing.

In Q4 2012, Rosewood hotel is expected to be completed.

In H2 2013, Sowwah square is expected to be completed.

In Q4 2013, Cleveland Clinic is expected to be completed.

In 2014, the project (including Four Season Hotel) is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In June 2011, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Center (sowwah square) was completed.

In March 2011, one office tower (sowwah square) was completed.

In February 2011, the ITB for the main construction contract for the Four Seasons Hotel was issued.

In June 2010, the enabling works contract was awarded. MubadalaMubadalaLoading... did not reveal the name of the contractor.

In March 2010, the main construction contract for the Cleveland Clinic was awarded to the JV of Six ConstructSix ConstructLoading... and Samsung Corporation.

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

In July 2008, the construction contract for the infrastructure works (including 4 bridges and 5 km of roads) was awarded to Al Naboodah ContractingAl Naboodah ContractingLoading....

In May 2008, the project was officially launched.

In 2007, the EPC contract for Sowwah Square was awarded to Oger Abu DhabiOger Abu DhabiLoading...

In Q1 2007, the project was announced.
Scope of Work Construction of a mixed use development including:

Sowwah Square (579,000 sq. m.) including:
- Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
- Two 37-floor office towers
- Two 31-floor office towers
- 23,000 sq. m. of retail outlets
- 2 hotels (four season and rosewood)
- Conference facilities
- A 300-seat auditorium
- A 5,200-car parking area

Cleveland Clinic (500,000 sq. m.) including:
- 360-bed full service hospital (including a laboratory, research centers, an education center, and related facilities)
- Retail spaces
- administration building
- car park

- Infrastructure facilities including 13 bridges and roads.
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
Mubadala - Sowwah Island -
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 - Rosewood Hotel USD 218,000,000
Mubadala - Sowwah Island - Phase 1 - Sowwah Square USD 1,000,000,000
Related Projects
Project News
20-Apr-2011 Sowwah Island due for completion this quarter - Gulf News
26-Jan-2011 Mubadala, Gulf plan retail development on Sowwah Island - Emirates 24|7
11-Oct-2010 Depa JV wins Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi contract and enters Yemen market - Press Release
18-Apr-2010 Sowwah to provide 3m sqft of office space in next four years - Emirates 24|7
12-Apr-2010 Abu Dhabi to open first Four Seasons Hotel in 2013 - Gulf News
08-Mar-2010 Mubadala and Aldar Announce Main Contractor For Cleveland Clinic - WAM (Emirates News Agency)
01-Oct-2009 Sowwah Island project takes shape - Gulf News
15-Apr-2009 Mubadala and Rosewood Ink Deal for New Business Hotel - Khaleej Times
12-May-2008 Mubadala launches Sowwah Square project - Emirates 24|7
» More News

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Q1 2007 AnnouncementProject announced
2007 EPCEPC contract for Sowwah Square awarded to Oger Abu DhabiOger Abu DhabiLoading...
May 2008 PlanningProject officially launched
Jul 2008 ConstructionInfrastructure contract awarded to Al Naboodah ContractingAl Naboodah ContractingLoading... Company
Jan 2010 ConstructionMain Construction contract for Rosewood Hotel awarded to Arabian Construction CompanyArabian Construction CompanyLoading... and MEP works to Drake and Scull InternationalDrake and Scull InternationalLoading...
Mar 2010 ConstructionMain construction contract for the Cleveland Clinic awarded to the JV of Six ConstructSix ConstructLoading... and Samsung Corporation
Jun 2010 ConstructionEnabling work contract awarded
Feb 2011 ConstructionITB for the construction contract of the Four Seasons Hotel issued
31 Mar 2011 ConstructionBids for the main construction contract for the Four Seasons Hotel submitted
Mar 2011 CompletionOne office tower (sowwah square) completed
Jun 2011 CompletionAbu Dhabi Securities Exchange Center (sowwah square) completed
Q4 2012 CompletionRosewood hotel expected to be completed
H2 2013 CompletionSowwah square expected to be completed
Q4 2013 CompletionCleveland Clinic expected to be completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

20-Apr-2011 Sowwah Island due for completion this quarter - Gulf News
26-Jan-2011 Mubadala, Gulf plan retail development on Sowwah Island - Emirates 24|7
11-Oct-2010 Depa JV wins Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi contract and enters Yemen market - Press Release
18-Apr-2010 Sowwah to provide 3m sqft of office space in next four years - Emirates 24|7
12-Apr-2010 Abu Dhabi to open first Four Seasons Hotel in 2013 - Gulf News
08-Mar-2010 Mubadala and Aldar Announce Main Contractor For Cleveland Clinic - WAM (Emirates News Agency)
01-Oct-2009 Sowwah Island project takes shape - Gulf News
15-Apr-2009 Mubadala and Rosewood Ink Deal for New Business Hotel - Khaleej Times
12-May-2008 Mubadala launches Sowwah Square project - Emirates 24|7
 
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
  • Name: Deena Hassan
    Position: Real Estate Department
    Email dhassan@mubadala.ae
  • Name: Abdullah Shamsi
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 2-413-0000 ext:1666
 
Aedas
Consultant - Design
Unit no 301, Building - C2, First Gulf Bank Development, Al Bateen,, UAE
Tel: +971 2-635-9887 | Fax: +971 2-635-9886 | Email: abudhabi@aedas.com | Website: http://www1.aedas.com
 
Goettsch Partners
Consultant - Design
17th floor, 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago 60604, United States
Tel: +1 312-356-0600 | Fax: +1 312-356-0601 | Email: info@gpchicago.com | Website: http://www.gpchicago.com
 
Martha Schwartz
Consultant - Landscape
147 Sherman Street, United States
Tel: +1 617-661-8141 | Fax: +1 617-661-8707 | Website: http://www.marthaschwartz.com
 
Al Naboodah Contracting Company
Contractor - Infrastructure
Al Shoala Building, 5th Floor, Block E, Al Maktoum Street, Deira Area, P.O. Box 33900, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-294-8880,+971 4-294-8999 | Fax: +971 4-294-8988,+971 4-294-8822 | Email: accbldg@emirates.net.ae
  • Name: Rajinder Kumar
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 4-367-9623
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