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Sunday, 26 November 2017

Ziggurat - A Viable Metropolis


The city – called the Ziggurat project and in the shape of a pyramid - could support an entire community of up to one million people by harnessing the power of nature.

The building is also green; it's powered by solar, wind and natural sources and is capable of running completely off the grid, according to Timelinks, a Dubai-based pioneering environmental design company who is in charge of this building.

The building also boasts an efficient public transportation system that will run horizontally and vertically.

“Ziggurat communities can be almost totally self-sufficient energy-wise. Apart from using steam power in the building, we will also employ wind turbine technology to harness natural energy resources. Whole cities can be accommodated in complexes which take up less than 10% of the original land surface. Public and private landscaping will be used for leisure pursuits or irrigated as agricultural land”, said Timelinks, MD, Ridas Matonis.

A horizontal and vertical integrated 360-degree network will be the mode of transportation in this city of the future, making cars redundant. Facial recognition technology for security purposes is another interesting feature that is going to be incorporated into Ziggurat Project.
The ginormous pyramid will cover 2.3 square kilometers, will be able to sustain a “community” of up to 1 million and will have plenty of green spaces for recreation and agriculture.

I would guess that the future will look something like Ziggurat when there is limited land on which to develop. With a swelling population, the need for newer space-saving designs is increasing.

Monday, 20 November 2017

Mars City - UAE Space Agency



In taking forward the Mission of Mars, one of the esteemed Space project of UAE Space Agency Emirati planned to elevate the Mars City. Recently Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, director-general, announced the budget for the construction as AED500million and the pinned the area allocated for the project.
This Construction will long for the next two and Half years and this project was completely designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.


This is an attempt to explore what the Martian vernacular will look like. Designing to low gravity, low pressure, extreme cold, and high levels of radiation radically change the Architect's toolkit and resulting forms and spaces.
When you begin to inhabit a world that has no existing eco-system, environmentalism takes on a whole new meaning. The challenge is not to preserve the existing environment, but rather to design and engineer a whole new man-made ecosystem, making us take the step up from custodians to creators of our own little Martian circle of life.


The Mars City is the largest space stimulation city ever built in the world and a realistic model to simulate living on the surface of Mars. It will consist of several domes, with innovative construction techniques providing support for the structures. The project encompasses laboratories for food, energy, and water, as well as agricultural testing and studies about food security in the future.
It will also contain a Mars museum and specialized science laboratories.

Thursday, 9 November 2017

the Louvere Abu Dhabi


The Louvere Abu Dhabi   -  360 view

          Just as the UAE represents a diversity of cultures, religions, nationalities and most importantly, the unification of people from all walks of life, so too will the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
One of the most ambitious cultural projects in the world carries a message of tolerance and peace, stressing the unwavering commitment of our two countries in promoting culture and education as a shield against extremism.
With a unique global narrative and a vision to explore the history of art in a fresh context, Louvre Abu Dhabi is a place where visitors can come to understand their own and others' cultures.
TICKET RATES:
> Dh60 ($16 to $18) for general admission 
> Dh30 (13 to 22 years) and UAE education professionals
FREE ENTRY
> For members of the museum's loyalty programme, children under 13 years, ICOM or ICOMOS member
Charting the Louvre
> 7,850 - 'Stars' form the dome's eight layers
> 85 - Super-sized elements compose the dome
> 7,500 tonnes - Total weight of the dome
> 97,000 sq m - Built-up area

Five things not to miss at Louvre Abu Dhabi


The story of all humanity will unfold here
In February 2006, a high-powered delegation from France, led by the culture minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, arrived in the UAE. The group, which also included senior officials from the French national museums and advisors, had flown here to set out a framework for the creation of a world class museum in Abu Dhabi - the Louvre Abu Dhabi, with the support and guidance of one the world's most famous institutions.
The proposed location was a sandy island called Saadiyat, "the island of happiness", the northern tip of which lay just a few hundred metres from the Abu Dhabi port.
The museum also marks great change for the Arab world and beyond. In an age threatened by conflict and intolerance, it was conceived as a celebration of the region's common heritage and values; a bridge between the East and the West.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a new cultural beacon, bringing different cultures together to shine fresh light on humanity's shared stories. Inspired by the architecture and traditions of the UAE, international architect Jean Nouvel designed a remarkable home for Louvre Abu Dhabi. Nouvel has subordinated concrete and steel, glass and stone, and even the Gulf's corrosive waters, to the deft control of the gentle play of light in the Louvre Abu Dhabi building.
The museum's displays consist of more than 600 artworks. Ranging from prehistorical objects to contemporary pieces, the works will be exhibited alongside approximately 300 items currently on loan from 13 French institutions for the next 10 years.
Paris's original Louvre has agreed to loan its name to the new Abu Dhabi museum for the next 30 years and six months.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi's museum galleries tell the story of the human race in 12 inspiring chapters. Each focuses on shared themes and ideas that reveal common connections throughout humanity. The art on show comes from the museum's collection alongside many masterpieces on loan from some of the most famous French museums.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi will host four temporary exhibitions per year. As part of the unique collaboration between Abu Dhabi and France. These temporary exhibitions will follow the same thematic approach as the permanent collections in the museum galleries.
The man behind the Louvre Abu Dhabi
The recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize and mastermind behind the Louvre Abu Dhabi, who has created what is set to be the Middle East's most visited museum, has designed the iconic monument on both land and sea, embodying harmony, calmness and contemplation.
Jean Nouvel told  about the inspiration behind the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which features his signature style in the the magnificent play of light that naturally illuminates the museum. "I researched and researched a lot. Architecture is an art, you have to have the motivation to assemble what will be a gift of a lifetime, because a building like this is not here for a few years but centuries. Thus, you want to create the best."
"I tried to imagine something that links to the UAE; I tried to create a micro-climate with the cupola and a neighbourhood underneath - all in one building - and tried to imagine the play of light and shadow." The rain of light will not be missed by visitors, as it will reach just about every corner of the museum.
He said the museum, which took almost 10 years to complete, has become part of himself, and will remain close to his heart. "A museum like this with holds the dialogue of civilizations is very important for Abu Dhabi. It's also a symbolic part of the cultural district it's located in, set to become a destination it itself."
The new Louvre is crucial not only for the UAE's future, but the world's as well.
Among Nouvel's principal buildings are the Arab World Institute, the Cartier Foundation and the Quai Branly Museum in Paris, the Lucerne Cultural and Congress Center, the extension of the Queen Sophia Museum in Madrid, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and the Philharmonic Concert Halls in Copenhagen and Paris.
Source  : Khaleej Times

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Explore - Marsa Al Arab


Marsa Al Arab aims to elevate family tourism proposition in Dubai, support the achievement of Dubai’s Tourism Vision 2020, and encourage UAE Nationals to work in one of the sectors vital to the Emirate’s economic diversification and growth. The mega-project is part of Dubai Holding’s strategy to develop Madinat Jumeirah, while reinforcing Jumeirah Group’s position as a catalyst in transforming Dubai into a global tourist destination.



The development adds 2.2 km of beach frontage and will be the newest addition to Dubai’s long-standing track record of world-class tourist facilities. One island will be dedicated to entertainment and family tourism, while the other comprises an exclusive luxury resort.  ‘Marsa Al Arab’ will include a private yacht marina and a yacht club, 400 new F&B outlets, in addition to recreational attractions, making it a globally attractive tourist destination.

Family Resort with World-Class Facilities
Jumeirah Group  said they will introduce new leisure concepts to complement its existing family entertainment offer through the construction of a new family-oriented hotel. The hotel will include a larger and improved Wild Wadi Water Park, offering new thrills, family rides and record-breaking attractions. The family resort will also encompass a ‘Marine Park’, a first-of-its-kind marine life edutainment centre in the Middle East, in addition to a live theatre of a 1,000 seat capacity attracting world-class shows. The family resort will include a theatre with a capacity of 1,700 seats, which will become home to the world-renowned show Cirque du Soleil for the first time in the Middle East. Dubai Holding will also launch the Dubai Pearl Museum, complemented by a pearl farm and a pearl-inspired boutique hotel, reflecting the UAE’ heritage, culture and national pride.

A New Business Destination
‘Marsa Al Arab’ will offer a signature serviced commercial space to attract international companies looking to set up base in this unique development. The commercial destination will also comprise a mixed-use convention centre, supported by a new hotel, fully equipped to host large international conferences and festivals.

Exclusive Private Island
Located on the left of Burj Al Arab, Dubai Holding will develop 140 luxury villas on a private island characterised by the highest levels of privacy and luxury, including a private marina for its residents. Operated by Jumeirah Group, the island will also host a boutique hotel equipped with world-class facilities that reflect ‘Marsa Al Arab’s status as an attractive destination for elite travellers.

Marsa Al Arab will add 2,400 hotel rooms to the Jumeirah Group’s portfolio. The group is part of Dubai Holding, which is majority-owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai.
Jumeriah Group have experience when it comes to man-made islands. They manage the Burj Al Arab, located 280 meters off Jumeirah Beach on artificial land first constructed in 1994.
Other artificial islands of grander scale and logistical complexity have followed the Burj, with varying levels of success.
Sea dredgers are used to create Dubai’s artificial islands.

Palm Jumeirah, 9.6-square miles and constructed between 2001 and 2006, is now home to hundreds of family residences and at least two dozen hotels.
Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira are both set to eclipse the Jumeirah, but have suffered setbacks stemming from the global financial crisis of 2008. Construction of the former began in 2002 but it remains incomplete, while the latter, still in construction, has been scaled down and rebranded Deira Islands.
Luxury 300-island system The World was constructed 2.5 miles off the Dubai coast between 2003 and 2008. Most islands were sold off to contractors to build private residences in 2008, but thus far the archipelago remains largely unoccupied.

Jumeirah Group will be hoping Marsa Al Arab will avoid this fate, positioning the project as a tourist-friendly locale happy to host the influx of visitors expected to descend upon the city for Expo 2020.

Explore - Deira Islands


By early October 2007, 20% of the initial palm island's reclamation was complete, with a total of 200 million cubic meters (7 billion cubic feet) of sand already used. Then in early April 2008, Nakheel announced that more than a quarter of the total area of the Palm Deira had been reclaimed.[1] This amounted to 300 million cubic meters (10.6 billion cubic feet) of sand. Since the planned island was so large, it was being developed in several phases. The first one was the creation of Deira Island. This portion of the Palm sits alongside the Deira Cornice between the entrance to Dubai Creek and Al Hamriya Port. By early April 2008, 80% of Deira Island Front's reclamation was complete.

A new redesign was quietly introduced in November 2008, further reducing the size of the project. Since 2008 the project was on-hold.
In October 2013 the developer Nakheel announced to remodel the project and rename it to 'Deira Island'. Deira Island will have about 1,400 retail units plus a hotel and an amphitheater.



Nakheel has awarded more than AED7.5 billion worth of contracts at Deira Islands, with more on the way. The waterfront city, which is expected to have a population of 250,000 and to create 80,000 jobs, will add 40km of coastline, including 21km of beach, to Dubai.
Along with this Nakheel has  evaluating 10 proposals for the construction of its new, 800-room Riu beachfront resort on Deira Islands, with the lowest bid at AED363 million (US $98.8 million).
The all-inclusive beachfront resort – a joint venture between Nakheel and Spanish hospitality group Riu Hotels & Resorts – is set for delivery in 2020, with a construction contract to be awarded by the end of 2017.
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Gallery - Deira Palm


Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Explore - City of Arabia



This Post has Information about the Most Excited Project "City of Arabia".
Geographically Lying at the Gateway to Dubailand and facing opposite to the Majan where the Busiest  Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Road running in between.

The $5bn City of Arabia project, which will become home for 40,000 people, will be a self-contained urban community, with business and administrative offices, schools and clinics, supported by luxury apartments, shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions.
Originally launched in 2005, it was slated to be completed by 2010 but was put on hold when the impact of the global economic crisis hit Dubai's real estate and construction industries.Construction work has moved forward on the site of the theme park planned at Dubai City of Arabia development. 

     

This Semi Circular designed Community consist of four main features which includes the mall of Arabia (Retail) , Restless Planet(Entertainment), The Wadi Walk(Commercial) , High Rise Towers (Residential).


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The Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group are the owners and developers of the City of Arabia site.
P&T are the Least Consultant for the Project  Project Management for this Project is managed by Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. Click this below link and Search for Jobs.
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 Gallery - City of Arabia