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Grand Marina Intercontinental Hotel
| Owner | Abu Dhabi National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCTH) |
Estimated Value | US$ 100,000,000 |
| Sector |
Infrastructure |
Sub Sector |
Hotels |
| Country |
United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
City |
Abu Dhabi |
| Capacity | 184 units, 22,000 sq m (total area) | Feasibility Start Date | Q1-2015 |
| Status | EPC ITB | Project End Date | Q4-2019 |
| Owner | Abu Dhabi National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCTH) |
| Estimated Value | US$ 100,000,000 |
| Sector |
Infrastructure |
| Sub Sector |
Hotels |
| City |
Abu Dhabi |
| Country |
United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Capacity | 184 units, 22,000 sq m (total area) |
| Feasibility Start Date | Q1-2015 |
| Status | EPC ITB |
| Project End Date | Q4-2019 |
Project Overview
Background
The city resort will bring a new dimension of classic European luxury and style infused with French flair to Abu Dhabi. It will aim to increase the attention garnered towards the luxury sector in Abu Dhabi, as well as provide a lavish experience for visitors; whether it is for recreational or for business purposes.
Scope of Work
The project will consist of a 5-star hotel including 184 rooms with suites, private fitness amenities, cafes, restaurants and other related facilities.
- Suites
- Private fitness amenities
- Cafes, restaurants and bars
- 2 basements
- 3 podium levels
- Soft & hard escape
- Swimming pool
- Kids play area
- Garden and landscaping
- Gym and health facilities
- Football court
- Indoor games room
- Spa and sauna room
- Car parking facilities for approximately 220 cars
- Related Facilities
Finance
In October 2011, National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to finance the project.
Additional Notes
Germany’s Oetker Collection was the operator, but formally withdrew from the contract to operate Hotel Le Bristol Abu Dhabi in 2013.
The project was on hold till the first quarter of 2015, after which Ehaf Consulting Engineers was awarded the lead design consultant contract. Scope of work will include:
- Shoring
- Dewatering system
- Waterproofing
- Landscaping
- Coordination
- Related works
Bin Jarra Al Fayed Foundation Company (BJAFCO) is going to be handling the foundation works on the site for the scheme.
InterContinental Hotels Group will be managing and operating the hotel.
Related Companies
Owner
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Abu Dhabi National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCTH) National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels Building, Airport Road, UAE, Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2409 9999 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ncth.com |
Feed/Design
Pre Qualified
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EHAF Consulting Engineers Al Masood Tower, Hamdan Street, Al Markaziya Area, Al Ain, UAE Tel: +971 2631 9161 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ehaf.com |
Short Listed
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EHAF Consulting Engineers |
Awarded
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EHAF Consulting Engineers |
Financier
Pre Qualified
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Sheikh Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank building, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 2696 2222 Web: www.adcb.com |
Short Listed
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank |
Awarded
|
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank |
Sub-contractor
Pre Qualified
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Alfa Foundation (Old name BJAFCO) Tel: +971 50 220 7011 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alfauae.com |
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Wilson Associates 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd #1600, Dallas, TX 75219 Tel: +1 214 521 6753 Web: www.wilsonassociates.com |
Short Listed
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Alfa Foundation (Old name BJAFCO) |
|
Wilson Associates |
Operator
Pre Qualified
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InterContinental Hotels Group Zip Code UB9 5HR, Broadwater Park, Buckinghamshire Tel: +44 18 9551 2000 Web: www.ihg.com |
Short Listed
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InterContinental Hotels Group |
Awarded
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InterContinental Hotels Group |
Updates
| Jul 2017 | Several local as well as international companies have presented their bids for the main construction contract. An award is expected in Q4-2017. |
| May 2017 | The client has issued tenders inviting companies to submit their bids for the main construction contract. The bid submission deadline is in late June. |
| Apr 2017 | Design works have been completed. |
| Jan 2017 | Bin Jarra Al Fayed Foundation Company (BJAFCO) has been selected as the foundation contractor. |
| Apr 2016 |
Detailed design works are expected to be completed by Q4-2016. |
| Feb 2016 | Schematic design works have been completed. |
| Dec 2015 | The project name has been changed to Grand Marina Intercontinental Hotel. |
| Aug 2015 | The design of the project is ongoing and expected to be completed by January 2016. |
| Apr 2015 | EHAF Consulting Engineers has been appointed as the design consultants. |
| Jan 2015 | Feasibility study is currently underway for the construction of a 5-star hotel called Grand Marina Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi. |