The Gate-Shams Abu Dhabi

[mcheiss]

I just discovered this huge project being planned for Abu Dhabi.

The Gate Shams Abu Dhabi is a massive multi-use project being planned for Abu Dhabi that will include several large towers.

These towers, shaped as if they open up and welcome the sky, represent the contemporary design and vision of the project.

The first of the plots to be released has been given a working name of 'The Gate', as its five impressive towers form the southern entrance to the Shams Abu Dhabi development. With four residential towers of 60 stories and a single 75-story mixed residential and commercial use tower, this plot encompasses 3,000 residential units with accompanying underground parking and environmental terraces and in total represents more than one million square metres of development space.

The second plot represents what is generally being referred to as the Northern or Upper Village-a residential cluster of buildings ranging from six to 35 stories which will be bisected by a major canal. This neighbourhood is expected to be known as a slightly upscale residential area known for its serenity.

The third plot is composed of several blocks dominated by two iconic towers at the northern tip of the development. These towers, shaped as if they open up and welcome the sky, represent the contemporary design and vision of the project. These towers will form the commercial centre of the adjoining Upper Village.

THIS RIVALS DUBAI!!!!!!!

THIS IS AN AMAZING DEVELOPMENT.

[Mith242]

That's one wild development. Any idea of any timetable on this project?

[mcheiss]

I think completion is around 2008 or 2009.

[mcheiss]

Another Great Addition to the Project:

A mixed-use development has been added to the Gate Project.

The Development will include a five-star hotel, apartment towers, an office tower, a retail mall and park area, including waterside development facilities, retail village, beach club and an adventure water world.

No Renderings though.

[Mith242]

Another Great Addition to the Project:

A mixed-use development has been added to the Gate Project.

The Development will include a five-star hotel, apartment towers, an office tower, a retail mall and park area, including waterside development facilities, retail village, beach club and an adventure water world.

No Renderings though.

Uh oh, sounds like a challenge for Malec. He's been very good at finding this type of stuff.

[mcheiss]

Uh oh, sounds like a challenge for Malec. He's been very good at finding this type of stuff.

Malec, come to the rescue .

[NCB]

Uh oh, sounds like a challenge for Malec. He's been very good at finding this type of stuff.

[malec]

Yes, I found it

This is part of a bigger project with loads of towers, but I'm only going to post the top half of a pic

Nah, I'll create a new thread for the project since these are only a few towers in it

[mcheiss]

Awesome Pic Malec!!!

I knew you'd find a pic.

I didn't realize it was going to be this modern looking, but then again I should have considering everything being built in UAE these days .