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Abu Dhabi, 25 June 2015
Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading listed property company, is pleased to announce that the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2015 Best Tall Building Award for the Middle East & Africa Region.
Additionally in November at the Awards Symposium in Chicago, the project will now be judged as one of four regional winners for the 2015 Best Tall Building Worldwide Award. Also nominated are the One World Trade Center in New York, CapitaGreen in Singapore, and Bosco Verticale in Milan. Named after the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the tower has fast become the most sought after residential location in the heart of the city since launching in November 2014.
Standing at 382 metres, the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is the tallest tower in Abu Dhabi and is now home to 422 families and a total of 1124 residents. Designed as the ultimate in luxury living, focusing on premium, quality spaces, the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid highlights Aldar's commitment to creating a portfolio of exceptional residential properties which represent the best qualities and innovations.
Mohammed Al Mubarak, Chief Executive Officer of Aldar said: "On behalf of the team at Aldar, we are extremely pleased to have been commended with such a prestigious award. Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is testament to Aldar's commitment to building flourishing communities and enhancing the lives of those who live in, work in and visit Abu Dhabi."
The CTBUH Awards recognize projects and individuals that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment, and that achieve sustainability at the highest and broadest level. The object of the awards program is to provide a more comprehensive and sophisticated view of these important structures, while advocating for improvements in every aspect of performance, including those that have the most effect on the people who use these buildings each day.
Residents have a direct access to The Mall at World Trade Center Mall, the modern shopping destination which caters to a diverse range of fashion and food-centric customers.
Comprising 474 units over 92 floors, the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid's well-appointed living spaces have been designed with the highest quality finishes and appliances and unparalleled views of Abu Dhabi. Serving as a welcome destination for residents and visitors, the tower marks a definitive moment of Aldar's success in creating trusted, world-class all-encompassing communities.
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ABOUT ALDAR
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties PJSC is one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region, with almost US$ 12 billion of assets. The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi's most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Al Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced with a total asset mix of 1.4 million sqm. Residential communities account for around half of the assets, retail property representing almost 35% with the remaining in commercial. There are also 9 hotels with more than 2,300 available rooms. With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 per cent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property. Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, which is also a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirate's "Vision 2030" strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.
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