Al Habtoor City

Al Habtoor City (Arabic: الحبتور سيتي) is a multi-use development in Business Bay, Dubai, consisting of three hotels (rebranded in September 2024 to Al Habtoor Palace, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City)^[1][2][3] and three high-rise residential towers commissioned by the Al Habtoor Group in 2012.^[4][5]

Al Habtoor City

Location	Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates
Status	Topped out
Website	www.alhabtoorcity.com
Companies
Architect	(Hotels block): Khatib and Alami, (residential blocks): WS Atkins
Developer	Al Habtoor Group
Owner	Al Habtoor Group

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^[6] apartment units, alongside 12 penthouses.^[7][8] 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,^[9] and a car park with a capacity of 5000 cars.^[10][11] 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,^[12][13][14] 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.^[15] 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.

Basic information

• Developer: Al Habtoor Group^[16]
• Main contractor: Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG)^[17]
• GRC Contractor: Extraco Industries
• Total Cost: US $3 billion^[18]
• Residential capacity: 1,000 apartments^[19]
• Provencal-style gardens: 27,000 sq. meters^[20]
• The total built area: approx. 390,000 sq. meters^[21]
• Architect (Hotels block): Khatib and Alami
• Architect (residential blocks): WS Atkins^[22]

References

1. "Al Habtoor Palace joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection | Zawya". 24 Sep 2024.
2. "Al-Habtoor Group, Hilton unveil new partnership | Arab News". 31 July 2018.
3. "Hilton takes over Al Habtoor City". August 2018.
4. "Fries to oversee Al Habtoor City project in Dubai - ConstructionWeekOnline.com". www.constructionweekonline.com. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
5. Birchall, Louise (26 April 2012). "Starwood signs Dubai St. Regis, W and Westin - HotelierMiddleEast.com". Retrieved 6 June 2017.
6. "Al Habtoor City homes see strong demand - News | Khaleej Times".
7. "Reference at www.timeoutdubai.com". 19 April 2016.
8. Reporter, Marwa Hamad, Staff (20 October 2016). "Epic aquatic show La Perle to arrive mid-2017". Retrieved 6 June 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
9. Bhatia, Neha (6 September 2015). "Cityscape launch for Al Habtoor City residences - ConstructionWeekOnline.com". www.constructionweekonline.com. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
10. Walsh, Penelope (August 2016). "First outlet opens at The Atrium, Al Habtoor City - HotelierMiddleEast.com". Retrieved 6 June 2017.
11. Light, David. "Viva Mexico UAE style!". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
12. "Dubai to have world's largest residential building". Khaleej Times.
13. "Dubai to have world's largest residential building in world with ultra-luxurious facilities overlooking iconic Burj Khalifa". Times Now. May 12, 2023.
14. "Official". Al Habtoor Tower website | Al Habtoor City.
15. "Dubai's new skyscraper Al Habtoor Tower launches sales - prices from Dh2.1 million". gulfnews.com. June 19, 2023.
16. "Dubai Expo 2020 work starts on mega projects - Business - Emirates24|7". 23 June 2014.
17. Staff Report. "HLS awarded Dh403m turnkey MEP project". www.khaleejtimes.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
18. "Reference at www.businessspectator.com.au".
19. "Al Habtoor Group appoints Asteco as sole leasing agent for al Habtoor City Residences | GulfNews.com". Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
20. "Habtoor City to replace iconic old Metropolitan Hotel - Big Project Middle East". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
21. "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". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
22. "Business - Dh11b al Habtoor City unveiled". Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2018-10-07.

External links

• Official website
• Official website