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Updated: 27Oct11
 
RAKEEN Development - Al Marjan Island - Bab Al Bahr
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 326,700,000 Estimated
Sector : Real Estate | Mixed Development
Consultant : Halcrow International Partnership (Master Plan)
PMC : Spectrum Consultants
Contractors : RAK Piling (Piling) |  Al Hamra Construction Company (Construction and MEP)
Profile Type :  Contract Project
Associated Projects : Contract (7)
Completed
Completion: 2011
 
 
Owner : RAKEEN DevelopmentRAKEEN DevelopmentLoading... - UAE
Location :
Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : mixed development
Capacity : 300 room hotel 
830 residential units
Background RakeenRakeenLoading... Development Company plans to develop Bab Al Baher, a mixed use development in Al Marjan Island 27 km south Ras Al Khaimah.

Bab Al Baher will include 328 studio apartments, 420 one-bedroom apartments, 172 two-bedroom apartments and 72 three-bedroom apartments., a shopping complex, an office tower and related facilities. The project will also consist of a 300-room hotel and private beach parks.

Halcrow InternationalHalcrow InternationalLoading... is the master plan consultant and Spectrum Consultants is the PMC.
Latest Events In 2011, the project was completed.
Previous Events In the end of June 2010, the structural work was completed.

In September 2009, the construction of the model apartments was completed.

In April 2009, the superstructure works started.

In Q4 2008, construction started.

In August 2008, the piling works were completed.

In May 2008, piling for the buildings, hotel and business tower started.

In January 2008, the main construction contract was awarded to Al Hamra ConstructionAl Hamra ConstructionLoading... and Prime Builders.

In December 2007, piling and earthworks started by RAK Piling.

In October 2007, the ITB for the main construction contract was issued.
Scope of Work Construction of a mixed use development including:

- 6 residential buildings (including 830 residential units)
- 38,500 sq.m. office tower
- 29,000 sq.m. shopping complex
- 300-room hotel
- 1,250 car-parking
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
RAKEEN Development - Al Marjan Island USD 1,800,000,000
AAKAR- Marjan Island - Hotel and Residential Complex USD 163,000,000
Khoie Properties - Al Marjan Island - La Hoya Bay USD 680,000,000
Manazil Real Estate - Al Marjan Island - Marbella Bay USD 107,000,000
RAKEEN Development - Al Marjan Island - Infrastructure - Phase 1 USD 100,000,000
RAKEEN Development - Al Marjan Island - Infrastructure - Phase 2 USD 200,000,000
RAKEEN Development - Al Marjan Island - Wastewater Treatment Plant USD 120,000,000
Select Group/Select Property - Al Marjan Island - Pacific Development USD 272,000,000
Project News
30-Jun-2010 Rakeen completes structural work and block work on Bab Al Bahr - Press Release
07-Oct-2009 Rakeen to deliver 600 Bab Al Bahr units by mid-2010 - Emirates 24|7
15-Sep-2009 Model apartments at Bab Al Bahr residences ready for viewing - Emirates 24|7
10-Apr-2009 Bab Al Bahr project in full swing - The Saudi Gazette
09-Apr-2009 Rakeen completes piling and cut-off works of key building projects within Bab Al Bahr as superstructure work gets underway - Press Release
04-May-2008 Rakeen to launch Bab Al Bahr's sophisticated shopping and office elements during Arabian Travel Market 2008 - Press Release
18-Feb-2008 Bab Al Bahr apartment construction on schedule, bringing the promise of island living one step closer - Press Release
» More News

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
May 2007 PlanningProject launched
Oct 2007 ConstructionITB issued for the main construction contract
Dec 2007 EPCPiling work started
Jan 2008 ConstructionContract awarded to Al Hamra ConstructionAl Hamra ConstructionLoading... and Prime Builders
Q4 2008 ConstructionConstruction started
Apr 2009 ConstructionSuper-structure works started
Sep 2009 CompletionModel apartments completed
Jun 2010 CompletionStructural work completed
2011 CompletionProject completed

Project News

30-Jun-2010 Rakeen completes structural work and block work on Bab Al Bahr - Press Release
07-Oct-2009 Rakeen to deliver 600 Bab Al Bahr units by mid-2010 - Emirates 24|7
15-Sep-2009 Model apartments at Bab Al Bahr residences ready for viewing - Emirates 24|7
10-Apr-2009 Bab Al Bahr project in full swing - The Saudi Gazette
09-Apr-2009 Rakeen completes piling and cut-off works of key building projects within Bab Al Bahr as superstructure work gets underway - Press Release
04-May-2008 Rakeen to launch Bab Al Bahr's sophisticated shopping and office elements during Arabian Travel Market 2008 - Press Release
18-Feb-2008 Bab Al Bahr apartment construction on schedule, bringing the promise of island living one step closer - Press Release
 
RAKEEN Development Building, 4th Floor, Al Jazira Al Hamra Road, Al Hamra Area, P.O. Box 6374, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah
Tel: +971 7-244-6562 | Fax: +971 7-244-6561 | Email: info@rakeen.com | Website: www.rakeen.com
 
Halcrow International Partnership
Consultant - Master Plan
Halcrow International Partnership Building, Al Maktoum Bridge Street, Oud Metha, P.O. Box 360, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-337-0380 | Fax: +971 4-337-9239 | Email: hme-dubai@halcrow.com
 
Al Hamra Construction Company
Contractor - Construction and MEP
Ras Al Khaimah, P.O. Box 30019, UAE
Tel: +971 7-244-6955 | Fax: +971 7-244-5365
  • Name: Rani Nasser
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 7-244-7381
 
RAK Piling
Contractor - Piling
Ras Al Khaimah, P.O. Box 33061, UAE
Tel: +971 7-244-4920 | Fax: +971 7-244-4972 | Email: info@rakpiling.com | Website: http://www.rakpiling.com
 
Spectrum Consultants
PMC 
12th Main Street, India Tel: +91 80-4074-0200 | Fax: +91 80-2526-2303 | Email: info@spectrumconsultants.com | Website: info@spectrumconsultants.com
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