Construction of Aldar's HQ starts at Al Raha Beach

Aldar awarded the contract for the commercial space to Aldar/Laing O'Rourke, the joint venture company that will deliver the project. Architects MZ & Partners conceptualised the design and ARUP have been appointed as the lead consultants and engineers. Aldar's new headquarters will be the first spherical building in the Middle East. The building will feature futuristic aluminium and glass exterior, underground parking, turnstile security, marble floors and walls.

Scaling a height of approximately 110 metres, Aldar will occupy approximately 20 per cent of the building and is now looking to lease the rest to multinational corporations looking for office space in the fast-expanding capital city of Abu Dhabi.

"It is important that Aldar is the benchmark for quality commercial space in Abu Dhabi and the wider region. Al Raha Beach is the most extensive of projects and is the ultimate location for our offices and for our future growth," said Ronald Barrott, CEO, Aldar Properties.