Doha, 06 December 2011 - Barwa real Estate, one of Qatar's leading international property and investment companies won the Best Architecture Award in the mixed-use development category, during the Arabian Property Awards 2011 in Dubai.
The award recognizes Barwa's outstanding high profile mixed-use development project, Al Baraya, which is being developed by Barwa Al Doha, a subsidiary of Barwa Group.
Barwa Real Estate received the award at a grand ceremony held at Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. Organized by the International Property Awards in cooperation with Google and Bloomberg TV, over eighty international experts took part in the jury panel. The Arabian Property Awards, combined with other regional award programmes form the renowned International Property Awards.
The Al Baraya project was led by RTKL London and KEO International and designed to the highest standards. Al Baraya features fully integrated components that meet the needs of the hospitality, retail and entertainment sectors. This premium development is being built on a site measuring 65,000m2 in the heart of Doha, situated at the intersection of Ahmad Bin Mohammed Al Thani (A Ring Road) and Al Muntazah Streets.
Commenting on the award, Abdulla Abdulaziz Al Subaei, CEO of Barwa Real Estate Group said: "We are delighted to receive this award for Al Baraya Project. We are committed to accommodate our customers' needs through real estate projects that correspond to their requirements and this award recognizes our distinguished projects".
Ali Mohammed Al Derbasti, CEO of Barwa Al Doha added: "Covering a built-up area of approximately 332,000m2, this unique project comprises a grand shopping mall, a premium five star hotel, luxury spa, international restaurants and a 14 screen cinema, which redefines luxury shopping and entertainment in Qatar".
Mega projects like Al Baraya are unique endeavors with deep inherent complexities. "Projects of this nature often present a formidable challenge to project leaders and teams. The scale and complexity of a project requires detailed planning, effective project management and control. The design phase of the project is now complete and tendering for construction work is expected to commence soon. Construction work is expected to start in 2012", Mr. Al Derbasti added.
Al Baraya represents a new premium lifestyle experience, which is eagerly sought by discerning clientele and luxury and premium shoppers. Al Baraya's design phase has undergone periodic changes since the initial concept was visualized and the final design developed, which makes it even more rewarding to win this highly commended award. Al Baraya mixed-use development was conceived to create added value, signaling a radical change in Qatar's retail and hospitality landscape. The vision of creating this iconic development in the heart of Doha will be seen as a game changing project in the years to come.
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About Barwa Group:
BARWA is one of Qatar's leading real estate and investment companies, established in 2005 with the mission of contributing to the sustainable growth of Qatar by investing in businesses, services and expertise. With business interests in real-estate, infrastructure, business services and financial services, BARWA's drive and determination comes from working in tandem with the Qatari Government's overarching development plan, the Qatar Vision 2030, which stresses human, social, economic and environmental development.
BARWA aims to be one of the most successful real estate and investment companies in the world, with a home in Qatar and a business operating around the globe.
BARWA's flagship projects include: Barwa Financial District, Barwa Commercial Avenue, Barwa Al Sadd, Barwa Village, Barwa Al Khor, Masaken Al Sailiyah and Musaimeer. Supporting these projects are specialized centers of excellence providing project management, development management and asset management services.
www.barwa.com.qa
For further information:
Ali Shahin Al Kuwari
Information Officer
Barwa Real Estate
Phone: +974 44088747
E-mail: ali.alkuwari@barwa.com.qa
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