Abu Dhabi, UAE; 25 July, 2012: Samsung Engineering, one of the world's leading engineering, construction and project management companies, has moved into a new state-of-the-art office in Etihad Towers, the luxury development by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD) in the heart of the UAE capital.

Samsung Engineering is among an impressive portfolio of companies and organisations that have chosen the commercial tower of Etihad Towers as their corporate office, and today's announcement follows the news earlier this month that global consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton has also signed a tenancy agreement. Located on level 31 of 'Working at Etihad Towers,' the Samsung Engineering office has an area of 1,023 sqm. 

Commenting on the signing, Richard Foulds, Property Manager at Etihad Towers, said: "We are delighted that Etihad Towers has secured and continues to attract a diverse cross-section of leading businesses. This is a clear testament of the offering we are bringing to the Abu Dhabi business sector, presenting our clientele with the advantage of premier grade 'A' offices within a prestigious mixed-use development in the heart of the city."

Sung Jin Park, HR and Admin General Manager of Samsung Engineering, said: "Having been associated with some iconic developments in the region, we are looking at further expanding our presence in the Middle East. The prime location and unrivalled facilities offered by Etihad Towers are a perfect fit to our development goals."

Etihad Towers features a choice of world-class residences, prestigious offices, luxury retail, and a 5 star hotel, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.  Commercial tenants have the option of choosing from over 45,000 sqm of leasable space spread over 52 floors at 'Working at Etihad Towers.' The offices can be designed in a highly flexible manner to best suit tenant's business needs and facilities include on-site underground car parking, professionally managed reception areas, high speed elevators, concierge services and 24/7 security.

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About Etihad Towers:
Etihad Towers is a world-class, mixed-use development located in the prestigious beachside neighbourhood of Ras Al Akhdar in Abu Dhabi, close to and overlooking the city's renowned Corniche.  Designed by Australian architects DBI Design and developed by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD), the development's five unique towers present an outstanding selection of services, amenities and luxuries - to live, work, shop, stay and dine in one destination.  Etihad Towers is a new benchmark for mixed-use developments in the UAE's capital and landmark of the Abu Dhabi skyline.

With each tower realising a height of over 300 metres, Etihad Towers covers an area of over half a million square metres:

LIVE: The three residential towers comprise a total of 887 spectacular apartments and penthouses, ranging from one to five bedrooms.  The apartments - with superb quality finishes and services - have panoramic views of the city and Arabian Gulf.

WORK: The impressive office tower has the latest international specifications, state-of-the-art systems and technology and efficiently managed facilities with local and international tenants.

SHOP: 'Avenue at Etihad Towers' is home to more than 35 high-end luxury brands and is set to become the place to shop in the capital for high-end fashion, jewellery, accessories and timepieces. 'Avenue at Etihad Towers' is also anticipating the opening of a select choice of F&B outlets.

STAY & DINE: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers features some 382 elegant hotel rooms and suites, serviced apartments, an array of beauty and relaxation amenities including the Talise Spa, and exceptional dining, bar and nightlife offerings.

Etihad Towers also features one of Abu Dhabi's largest and most contemporary convention centres and a grand ballroom catering for up to 2,000 guests.

For more information, please visit www.etihadtowers.ae or contact:
Nora Layous
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
nora.layous@hkstrategies.com
M: +971 50 106 2130

Press Release 2012