The Central Market redevelopment is a prestigious and fully integrated mixed-use scheme at the heart of Abu Dhabi.

The overall redevelopment comprises apartments, an Arabian souk, a mosque, branded retail outlets, food outlets and restaurants for all tastes, grade A office space, world class hotels, and parking for in excess of 5,000 cars. The development will also provide new civil services including a fire station, bus and taxi interchange points.

The Central Market is set against a pinnacle of four towers of 35 floors each, signifying the Hamdan and Khalifa Street addresses, over a multi-level podium. The redevelopment will offer an internal vista of green parks, pools and fountains, or views overlooking the Gulf . The bridge across Khalifa Street will connect to the new Souk. The new Souk will encapsulate Rasem Badran’s flair for traditional style and detailing of a Souk typical of the region, but set within a cosmopolitan area. Similarly the new Mosque will be located within its own piazza to provide, a tranquil and pleasing environment integrated with fountains and gardens.

Construction will follow a fast-track programme, with the first phase targeted for completion in the autumn of 2007.

Here's some pics:

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Great looking project!
I really like the tallest tower in the first picture.