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| Owner |
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Emaar Middle EastEmaar Middle East - Saudi Arabia
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| Location |
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Al Khobar, Al Sharqiyah , Saudi Arabia
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| Contract Type |
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Construction |
| Facility Type |
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Community Development |
| Capacity |
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Land area: 2.6 million sq.m. |
| Main Usage |
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Community Development |
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| Background |
Emaar Middle EastEmaar Middle East plans to develop Al Khobar Lakes, a mixed-use development located near Al Khobar City, 43 km away from King Fahd International Airport. The project will have an area over of 2.6 million sq.m. and will include over 9 villages with more than 2,000 villas, 6 lakes with an area of 80,000 sq.m., 104,208 sq.m. for parks and green areas, 95,000 sq.m. for retail center, 11 mosques,2 educational facilities, a shopping center, 2 community centers, and healthcare facilities. Al Khobar Lakes will be developed in phases. Phase I will consist of 9 villages, phase 2 will consist of 40 villas and the scope for the other phases will be revealed later.. Radicon Gulf Consult is the engineering consultant and Saudi Diyar Consultants is the design consultant. |
| Expected Events |
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Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Aug 2012 |
Completion | Al Ghadeer Village expected to be completed | | Dec 2012 | Completion | Phase 2 expected to be completed | | 2013 | Completion | Project expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In February 2012, Al Nada Village was completed, and the construction work was still ongoing. In August 2012, Al Ghadeer Villages is expected to be completed. In December 2012, phase 2 is expected to be completed. In 2013, the project is expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In Q4 2008, the construction of phase I started. In September 2008, 3 construction contracts (including MEP works) for phase 1 were awarded to Al Jabriyah Company, Building Construction Company (BCC), and Gulf Elite. In May 2008, the eastern province municipality approved the master plan proposal for phase I of the project. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of a 2.6 million sq.m. community development including: residential, commercial, educational and retail outlets. Land preparation works including excavation works. Infrastructure works including water, sewage, electrical, telecommunication and road networks. Construction of 80,000 sq.m of water features including lakes. Landscaping of surrounding area. |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| May 2008 |
Planning | Master plan approved
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| Sep 2008 |
Construction | 3 construction contracts for phase 1 awarded to Al Jabriyah Company, Building Construction Company (BCC), and Gulf Elite
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| Q4 2008 |
Construction | Construction started
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| Feb 2012 |
Completion | Al Nada completed
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| Aug 2012 |
Completion | Al Ghadeer Village expected to be completed
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| Dec 2012 |
Completion | Phase 2 expected to be completed
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| 2013 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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