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Updated: 18May12
 
Al Habtoor - Habtoor Palace Complex
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 1,300,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Real Estate | Hotels
Consultant : Khatib and Alami Consolidated Engineering Company - UAE (Detailed design)
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Phase:
Design - Execution
Completion: 2017
 
 
Owner : Al Habtoor GroupAl Habtoor GroupLoading... - UAE
Location :
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Hotel Complex
Capacity : Land area: 92,900 sq.m. 
1,675 rooms 
3 hotels
Main Usage :  Hotel  
Background Al Habtoor GroupAl Habtoor GroupLoading... plans to build a new hotel complex, Al Habtoor Palace Complex on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.

The project will replace the Metropolitan Hotel on a 92,900 sq.m. land area and will consist of 3 hotels of 1,675 rooms and two towers including a 1,000-seat theater.

John R. Harris and PartnersJohn R. Harris and PartnersLoading... is the concept design consultant and Khatib and Alami Consolidated Engineering CompanyKhatib and Alami Consolidated Engineering CompanyLoading... is the detailed design consultant.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Q3 2012 DesignDetailed design expected to be completed
Q3 2012 ConstructionITB for the main construction contract expected to be issued
Q3 2012 ConstructionDemolition of the Metropolitan Hotel expected to start
Q4 2012 ConstructionConstruction expected to start
2017 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In May 2012, the design of the complex was ongoing.

In Q3 2012, the detailed design is expected to be completed, the ITB for the main construction contract is expected to be issued and the demolition of Metropolitan Hotel is expected to start.

In Q4 2012, the construction is expected to start.

In 2017, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In 2011, the design of the complex started.
Scope of Work Construction of a 92,900 sq.m. hotel complex including:
- 3 hotels of 1675 rooms
- two towers
- a 1,000-seat theater
Project News
23-Jan-2012 INTERVIEW: Al Habtoor Plans $1.33B Dubai Hotel Proj; Eyes Europe - Zawya Dow Jones News
19-Jan-2012 Metropolitan set to bid farewell - Gulf News
18-Jan-2012 Al Habtoor Group unveils its latest AED 4.875b landmark development on Sheikh Zayed Road - WAM (Emirates News Agency)
» More News

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
2011 DesignDesign started
Q3 2012 DesignDetailed design expected to be completed
 ConstructionITB for the main construction contract expected to be issued
 ConstructionDemolition of the Metropolitan Hotel expected to start
Q4 2012 ConstructionConstruction expected to start
2017 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

23-Jan-2012 INTERVIEW: Al Habtoor Plans $1.33B Dubai Hotel Proj; Eyes Europe - Zawya Dow Jones News
19-Jan-2012 Metropolitan set to bid farewell - Gulf News
18-Jan-2012 Al Habtoor Group unveils its latest AED 4.875b landmark development on Sheikh Zayed Road - WAM (Emirates News Agency)
 
Al Habtoor Group Building, Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim Area, P.O. Box 25444, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-394-1444 | Fax: +971 4-394-9990 | Email: contacts@habtoor.com | Website: http://www.habtoor.com
 
Al Faisal Building 2, 7th Floor, King Faisal Street, P.O. Box 688, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Tel: +971 6-572-2444 | Fax: +971 6-572-2224 | Email: sharjah@khatibalami.com
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