Al Habtoor City Explained

Al Habtoor City
Status:Topped out
Architect:(Hotels block): Khatib and Alami, (residential blocks): WS Atkins
Developer:Al Habtoor Group
Owner:Al Habtoor Group

Al Habtoor City (Arabic: الحبتور سيتي) is a multi-use development in Business Bay, Dubai, consisting of three hotels (rebranded in April 2024 to Al Habtoor Palace, V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City)[1] [2] and three high-rise residential towers commissioned by the Al Habtoor Group in 2012.[3] [4]

The residential three luxurious towers – Nora, Amna and Meera, include two 73-storey residential buildings and a third 52-storey tower with more than 1,400[5] apartment units, alongside 12 penthouses.[6] [7] Within the Leisure Collection, Al Habtoor City will also feature a 1300-seat permanent water-themed show by Franco Dragone called La Perle, a tennis academy and clubhouse, one of which is air-conditioned,[8] and a car park with a capacity of 5000 cars.[9] [10] In 2024 an elevated aluminum heliport was installed on top of the tennis academy.

The Al Habtoor Group has announced the development of Al Habtoor Tower in May 2023,[11] [12] [13] poised to become one of the Dubai’s largest residential skyscraper at Al Habtoor City. Situated along Sheikh Zayed Road and overlooking the Dubai Water Canal and Burj Khalifa, the tower promises luxurious living with a sustainable edge.[14] Featuring 1,701 keys across 81 floors, it aims to redefine urban living standards. Leveraging innovative construction techniques and materials, such as the Deep Piling Foundation system and 600 MPa steel, the project prioritizes efficiency and environmental responsibility. Pursuing LEED Platinum Certification underscores the commitment to sustainable development and global standards.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al-Habtoor Group, Hilton unveil new partnership Arab News. 31 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Hilton takes over Al Habtoor City. August 2018.
  3. Web site: Fries to oversee Al Habtoor City project in Dubai - ConstructionWeekOnline.com. www.constructionweekonline.com. 6 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Starwood signs Dubai St. Regis, W and Westin - HotelierMiddleEast.com. Louise. Birchall. 6 June 2017.
  5. Web site: Al Habtoor City homes see strong demand - News Khaleej Times.
  6. Web site: Reference at www.timeoutdubai.com.
  7. Web site: Epic aquatic show La Perle to arrive mid-2017. Marwa Hamad, Staff. Reporter. 20 October 2016. 6 June 2017.
  8. Web site: Cityscape launch for Al Habtoor City residences - ConstructionWeekOnline.com. Neha. Bhatia. www.constructionweekonline.com. 6 June 2017.
  9. Web site: First outlet opens at The Atrium, Al Habtoor City - HotelierMiddleEast.com. Penelope. Walsh. 6 June 2017.
  10. Web site: Viva Mexico UAE style!. David. Light. www.khaleejtimes.com. 6 June 2017.
  11. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-to-have-worlds-largest-residential-building
  12. https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/real-estate/dubai-to-have-worlds-largest-residential-building-in-world-with-ultra-luxurious-facilities-overlooking-iconic-burj-khalifa-article-100174193
  13. https://thehabtoortower.com/
  14. https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubais-new-skyscraper-al-habtoor-tower-launches-sales---prices-from-dh21-million-1.1687165491294
  15. Web site: Dubai Expo 2020 work starts on mega projects - Business - Emirates247.
  16. Web site: HLS awarded Dh403m turnkey MEP project. Staff Report. www.khaleejtimes.com. 6 June 2017. 19 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140819102954/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?section=companies&xfile=data%2Fcompanies%2F2013%2Fseptember%2Fcompanies_september73.xml. dead.
  17. Web site: Reference at www.businessspectator.com.au.
  18. Web site: Al Habtoor Group appoints Asteco as sole leasing agent for al Habtoor City Residences | GulfNews.com . 2014-08-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517113316/http://gulfnews.com/business/property/uae/al-habtoor-group-appoints-asteco-as-sole-leasing-agent-for-al-habtoor-city-residences-1.1289740 . 2014-05-17 . dead .
  19. Web site: Habtoor City to replace iconic old Metropolitan Hotel - Big Project Middle East . 2014-08-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090710/http://www.bigprojectme.com/news/dubai-habtoor-city-to-replace-iconic-old-metropolitan-hotel/ . 2014-08-19 . dead .
  20. Web site: HLS awarded AED 403 million Project to Provide Turnkey MEP Solutions at the al Habtoor City in Dubai in a JV with DSE « Emirates Projects | the Construction Magazine with a Difference . 2014-08-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085444/http://emirates.tpg-media.com/2013/hls-awarded-aed-403-million-project-to-provide-turnkey-mep-solutions-at-the-al-habtoor-city-in-dubai-in-a-jv-with-dse/ . 2014-08-19 . dead .
  21. Web site: Business - Dh11b al Habtoor City unveiled . 2018-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222131458/http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/biz/inside.asp?xfile=%2Fdata%2Fuaebusiness%2F2013%2FOctober%2Fuaebusiness_October140.xml&section=uaebusiness . 2014-02-22 . dead .