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Updated: 20Sep11
 
Bahrain Bay Development - Phase 3 - Raffles City
Country : Bahrain
Project Value : USD 800,000,000
Sector : Real Estate | Mixed Development
Consultants : Rafael Vinoly Architects (Design) |  Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) (Master Plan)
PMC : Turner International Middle East
Contractor : Ahmed Mansoor Al A'ali Company (Infrastructure )
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Associated Projects :  | Related Projects (4)
On Hold
Last Activity:
Construction - Execution
Initial Completion: 2012
 
 
Owner : Bahrain Bay DevelopmentBahrain Bay DevelopmentLoading... - Bahrain
Developer : CapitaLand Limited
Location :
Bahrain Bay, Manama , Capital, Bahrain
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Mixed development
Capacity : Built up area: 288,000 sq.m.
Background CapitaLandCapitaLandLoading... Limited plans to develop Raffles City, a mixed development that is located in Bahrain Bay, off the northeastern shore of Manama.

The project will cover an area of 288,000 sq.m. and will include residential units (60% of the total area), retail outlets, and leisure facilities.

The project occupies 20 % of Bahrain Bay.

Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) is the master plan consultant, Turner ConstructionTurner ConstructionLoading... International is the PMC, and Rafael Vinoly Architects is the design consultant.
Latest Events In September 2011, the project was still on hold and no expected dates to resume work was yet revealed.

In 2012, the project was expected to be completed.
Previous Events In July 2011, the substructure contract was terminated.

In H2 2009, the project was put on hold.

In Q2 2009, the foundation works were completed.

In Q2 2010, the ITB for the super structure contract is expected to re-issue (delayed from Q4 2009).

In Q2 2009, the re-design of the project started.

In December 2008, the bids for the super structure contract were expected to be submitted.

In September 2008, the ITB for the super structure contract was issued.

In June 2008, the sub structure contract was awarded to JV of Nass Contracting Company and Murray & Roberts Contractors Middle East.

In April 2008, ITB for the sub structure contract was issued.

In March 2008, the piling works started.

In January 2008, the DB infrastructure contract was awarded to Ahmed Mansoor Al A'ali CompanyAhmed Mansoor Al A'ali CompanyLoading... (AMA).

In November 2007, the design was completed.

In December 2006, the design contract was awarded to Rafael Vinoly Architects.
Scope of Work Construction of a 288,000 sq. m. development including:

- Residential units
- Retail outlets
- Leisure facilities
Related Projects
Project News
05-Feb-2009 Work escalates on Raffles City Bahrain - Press Release
28-Oct-2008 Residential Units at Raffles City Bahrain Showcased for the First Time to Bahrain's Public at the Property Arabia Exhibition - Press Release

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
2005 AnnouncementProject announced
Dec 2006 DesignContract awarded to Rafael Vinoly Architects
Nov 2007 DesignDesign completed
Jan 2008 ConstructionDB infrastructure contract awarded to Ahmed Mansoor Al Aali (AMA)
Mar 2008 ConstructionPiling works started
Apr 2008 ConstructionITB issued
Jun 2008 ConstructionSub structure contract awarded to JV of Nass Contracting Company and Murray & Roberts Contractors Middle East
Sep 2008 ConstructionITB for the super structure contract issued
Dec 2008 ConstructionInitial deadline for bids submission for the super structure contract
Q2 2009 DesignRe-design started
 ConstructionFoundation works completed
H2 2009 ConstructionProject put on hold
Q2 2010 ConstructionITB for the super structure contract was expected to be re-issued
Jul 2011 ConstructionSubstructure contract terminated
2012 CompletionProject was expected to be completed

Project News

05-Feb-2009 Work escalates on Raffles City Bahrain - Press Release
28-Oct-2008 Residential Units at Raffles City Bahrain Showcased for the First Time to Bahrain's Public at the Property Arabia Exhibition - Press Release
 
Capitaland Bahrain
Owner 
Bahrain
Tel: +973 17-388-222
  • Name: Abdul Hamid Dernaika
    Position: Residential and Retail Manager
 
Rafael Vinoly Architects
Consultant - Design
50 Vandom Street, New York, United States
Tel: +1 212-824-5060 | Fax: +1 212-824-5858 | Email: infor@rvapc.com | Website: http://www.rvapc.com
  • Name: Miriam White
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +44 20-8206-6200
    Fax: +44 20-8206-6201
 
Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM)
Consultant - Master Plan
14 Wall Street, New York 10005, United States
Tel: +1 212-298-9300 | Fax: +1 212-298-9500 | Email: somnewyork@som.com | Website: http://www.som.com
 
Ahmed Mansoor Al A'ali Company
Contractor - Infrastructure
Ahmed Mansoor Al A'ali Building, Ground Floor, Sheikh Salman Highway, Al Salhiya Area, P.O. Box 778, Manama, Bahrain, Capital
Tel: +973 17-265555 | Fax: +973 17-262323,+973 17-258899 | Email: ama@alaali.com | Website: http://al-aali.com
 
Turner International Middle East
PMC 
Gulf Towers, Dubai, P.O. Box 13036, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-337-0990 | Website: http://www.turnerconstruction.com
 
CapitaLand Limited
Developer 
Dubai Tel: +973 17-388-222 | Website: http://www.rafflesholdings.com
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