Etihad Towers project unveiled in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Towers, a 52-storey, mixed-use property designed by the Australian architect DBI Design, has been officially unveiled to the press in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The five-tower complex built on a podium includes a five-star hotel, A-grade office spaces, luxury apartments, penthouses and a retail area. The complex range from 54 to 75 floors, with the tallest rising more than 300 metres over the city. Etihad Towers also has an observation deck at a height of 310 metres, giving a 360-degree view of Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Sea, reports Mena FN.com.
The residential component of the project is spread over three sky-rise towers. Each tower has a gymnasium, swimming pool and virtual concierge for the residents.
Etihad Towers is the newest addition to Abu Dhabi's A-grade office properties. It offers 43,500 square metres of leasable office space. A Waitrose supermarket is expected to open by the end of the year. The entire complex has 14 restaurants and other eateries, including those in the hotel.
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.
The total cost of the entire development is estimated at Dh4 billion ($1.08875 billion). The complete project will be opened on December 1, 2012. It is developed by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD).
