18 APRIL 2007

Inception Proposals
Planning Strategies
O u t l i n e
B. P L A N N I N G A N A L Y S I S
C. P L A N N I N G C O N C E P T S
D. P R O P O S E D S C H E M E S
E. O P T I O N S C O M P A R I S O N
A. P L A N N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
2. TECHNI CAL STRATEGI ES DATA COMPI LATI ON
A. MARI NE ENVI RONMENTAL STUDI ES (EI A) I SSUES
B. REAL ESTATE CONCEPT OVERVI EW
C. BI OCLI MATI C ANALYSI S
D. I CT OVERVI EW
E. SECURI TY PLANNI NG OVERVI EW
1. PLANNI NG STRATEGI ES
P L A N N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
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Aspire to be the new Lifestyle Epicenter (The Heart), that
offers the best in recreation and leisure activities from Abu
Dhabi to the world, with priority on tourism, infrastructure
support and public services.
P L A N N I N G A N A L Y S I S

24.4667 N
54.3667 E
6,700 k m
2,586.9sq mi
1,850,230
S u r f a c e
P o p u l a t i o n ( 2 0 0 6 ) C o o r d i n a t e
N a m e
L o c a t i o n o f
A b u D h a b i
40C
110F
293.94/k m7
61.3/sq mi
A v e r a g e
t e m p e r a t u r e
D e n s i t y ( 2 0 0 6 ) F l a g
Shei k h
Khal i f a bi n
Zayed Al
Nahayan
G o v e r n m e n t
F A T H E R O F
G A Z E L L E
Sunni Musl i m
L a r g e s t
R e l i g i o n
L o c a t i o n o f U A E
About
Abu
Dhabi
US$46,147
P e r c a p i t a i n c o m e
( 2 0 0 5 )
2.4%
U n e m p l o y m e n t
( 2 0 0 1 )
L o c a l t i m e
About
Abu
Dhabi
C o m p o s i t i o n o f
P o p u l a t i o n
0-14: 27.7%
15-64: 69.7%
65 +: 2.6%
It's modern on the
surface and
fascinating behind
the scenes
C i t y S l o g a n
F r o m L o n e l y P l a n et
(One of the highest in the world)
E x p a t r i a t e
80%
S a t e l i I t e p h o t o
T
shape
GMT
+ 4 hour s
U r b a n P a t t e r n
L a n g u a g e
Ar abi c
Engl i sh
A r t a n d C u l t u r e
Guggenhei m
museum
(2011)
LOCATION OF RIVIERA NEW WATERFRONT
LULU ISLAND
ABU DHABI
CITY CENTRE
Considerations for the location :
Location Advantage
Proximity to Existing CBD On Mainland
Land Readiness
Reclamation Potential
Infrastructure Support
Availability Of Services From Mainland
Capacity & Use Compatibility
with Surroundings
New Use Compliments Growth Expansion Of City
Opportunities for Added Special
Features & Benefits
Potential To Enhance City Image With
Iconic Landmark Developments
Potential For Wide Ranging Investments
Opportunities For Financial & Business Centres
ABU DHABI
CITY CENTRE
ABU DHABI NEW DOWNTOWN
WHY GROWTH EXPANSION AT WATERFRONT
Vision For Tourism Authority Of Abu Dhabi
To position Abu Dhabi as the Oasis of the Middle East appealing to
locals and visitors, thereby making Abu Dhabi a premier tourism
destination
Why Tourism
Expand the range of opportunities available for investors to
be involved in the economy
Raise the international profile of Abu Dhabi
strengthen emphasis and awareness of culture and the
environment
Project Arab values and Islamic heritage positively in the
international arena
WHY GROWTH EXPANSION AT WATERFRONT
Goals For The Tourism Authority
To achieve visitors traffic of 2.5 million by 2010
To achieve visitors expenditure of AED 720 per visitor per day
To establish at least 9 world class projects in Abu Dhabi
per year by 2010
To promote a unique branding and positioning for Abu Dhabi
as a tourism destination
To enhance and raise the standards for nature, culture,
heritage facilities and attractions in Abu Dhabi
To establish Abu Dhabi as the regional centre for international
associations and corporate HQ in UAE
To strengthen and develop the Abu Dhabi tourism industry
Source: PTW
Source: N. Grimshaw
Source: TVS
POSITION ABU DHABI AS
THE THE BRANDED
WORLD CLASS TOURIST,
BUSINESS & LEISURE
DESTINATION
L o c a t i o n
ABU DHABI NEW DOWNTOWN
A B U D H A B I
C I T Y C E N T R E
A B U D H A B I
C I T Y C E N T R E
R I V I E R A
W A T E R F R O N T
ABU DHABI MASTER DIRECTIVE PLAN
Location Advantage
Proximity to Existing CBD On Mainland
Infrastructure Support
Availability Of Services From Mainland
T H E S I T E
R e g i o n a l S e t t i n g
E x i s t i n g S i t e C o n d i t i o n s
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Flagpole
Heritage village
Marina Mall
Intl Marine Sports Club
Hilton Hotel
Federal Natl Council
Khalidaya Park
ADIAS
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Emirates Palace
Hotel
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Flagpole
Heritage village Marina Mall
Intl Marine Sports Club
Hilton Hotel
Federal Natl Council
Khalidaya
Park
ADIAS
Park
Emirate
s Palace
Hotel
E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s
C o r n i c h e
C u l t u r a l
P l a y
B e a c h v i e w
E d g e
P a r k
P L A N N I N G C O N C E P T
DYNAMI C
ENERGY
CONSERVATI ON
I MPRESSI ON
CLEAN
returning to its colorful past as a fishing village, the concept feature a symbolic WAVE
ENVI RONMENTAL
c onc ept
st r at egy
FRI ENDLY
FRESH
SUSTAI NABI LI TY
THE WAVE AT
WATERFRONT,
Abu Dhabi , UAE
RI VI ERA
For m
DYNAMI C
T h e d e v e l o p m e n t g r o w s f r o m t h e O L D
t o b r i n g o u t t h e N E W
3 N o d e s L i v e + W o r k + L e i s u r e
W O R K
L I V E
Resi dent i al
Ci vi c + Cul t ur al
Busi ness
DYNAMI C
3 N o d e s L i v e + W o r k + L e i s u r e
W a t e r f r o n t : searching for IDENTITY
I MPRESSI ON
T h e v i e w f r o m t h e c o r n I c h e a r e k e p t,
r e s p e c t e d a n d p r o t e c t e d
Public park
(existing view point)
(existing view point)
Public park
(existing view point)
Public park
Flag Pole
W a t e r f r o n t i c o n i c IDENTITY
I MPRESSI ON
E x i s t i n g v i e w a r e en h a n c e d b y m o d e r n
a n d I c o n i c s t r u c t u r e
L I V E
Public park
(existing view point)
Public park
(existing view point)
Public park
(existing view point)
Flag Pole
Iconic Cultural Centre
Marina
I MPRESSI ON
W a t e r f r o n t i c o n i c IDENTITY
Riviera
Abu Dhabi
waterfront
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ENERGYCONSERVATI ON
E n v i r o n m e n t a l f r i e n d l y
S o l a r / W i n d/ H y d r o e n e r g y
ENERGYCONSERVATI ON
E n v i r o n m e n t a l f r i e n d l y
S o l a r / W i n d/ H y d r o e n e r g y
ENERGYCONSERVATI ON
E n v i r o n m e n t a l f r i e n d l y
S o l a r / W i n d/ H y d r o e n e r g y
Road network designed to
cater to the need of
cyclists
Sun Path Analysis provides solar radiation
profile that enables the optimal use of solar
cells to harvest Green energy
Efficient
People
Mover
System
Wind Profile
Analysis
- provides
information on
the ideal
location of wind
turbines
Implement hybrid and
passive cooling to
reduce the energy
consumption of the
building
Harvest Natural
Light for Interior
Illumination
Energy saving and maintenance
free LED lights for the illumination
of the building faade and other
open spaces
FRESH+CLEAN
The new waterfront shall complement the existing corniche
it will be the venue of the new activities and programs
T h e c o r n i c h e: W a t e r + G r e e n
CHALLENGE
The new provides a fresh and alternative urban form
Integrated with Monorail links and public transport
Heritage village
Marina Mall
Intl Marine Sports Club
Hilton Hotel
Emirates Palace
Hotel
Introducing Waterfront Public Transport
P R O P O S E D S C H E M E S
OPTI ON1
Landuse Distribution Plan
OPTI ON1
Road & Pedestrian Network
OPTI ON1
Mono-Rail Network
OPTI ON1
View Points
OPTI ON1
Illustrative Plan
RECREATION
- Aquatic Centre
- Watersports Centre
- Heritage Village
- Country Club
- Waterfront Spas
- River Cruise Centre
COMMERCIAL
- Waterfront F&B
- Luxury Hotels
- Entertainment World
- IMAX Theatres
- Boutique Shopping
- Festival Street Malls
MIXED USE
- Tourism Centre
- Cultural & Institution
- Service Apartments
- Arts Library / Museum
- Condominiums
OPTI ON1
Perspectives
Venetian Channel
Hotel Marinas
OPTI ON1
Perspectives
CELEBRATION
BAY
Iconic Ferris Wheel
With F&B
Entertainment World
Source: TVS
ICONIC GATEWAY
EMPHASIS ON WATEREDGE
OPTI ON2
Landuse Distribution Plan
OPTI ON2
Road & Pedestrian Network
Road Network Pedestrian Network
Urban Micro Climate
OPTI ON2
Mono-Rail Network
OPTI ON2
View Points
OPTI ON2
Illustrative Plan
RECREATION
- Aquatic Centre
- Watersports Centre
- Heritage Village
- Country Club
- Waterfront Spas
- River Cruise Centre
COMMERCIAL
- Waterfront F&B
- Luxury Hotels
- Entertainment World
- IMAX Theatres
- Boutique Shopping
- Festival Street Malls
MIXED USE
- Tourism Centre
- Cultural & Institution
- Service Apartments
- Arts Library / Museum
- Condominiums
The Iconic Hotel
Festival Street Mall
Shopping Pods
Aquatic Centre &
Marine World
Zayed Memorial Park
OPTI ON3
Landuse Distribution Plan
OPTI ON3
Road & Pedestrian Network
OPTI ON3
Mono-Rail Network
OPTI ON3
View Points
OPTI ON3
Illustrative Plan
RECREATION
- Aquatic Centre
- Watersports Centre
- Heritage Village
- Country Club
- Waterfront Spas
- River Cruise Centre
COMMERCIAL
- Waterfront F&B
- Luxury Hotels
- Entertainment World
- IMAX Theatres
- Boutique Shopping
- Festival Street Malls
MIXED USE
- Tourism Centre
- Cultural & Institution
- Service Apartments
- Arts Library / Museum
- Condominiums
Perspectives
OPTI ON3
MIXED USE
- Tourism Centre
- Cultural & Institution
- Service Apartments
- Arts Library / Museum
- Condominiums
Source: PTW
Perspectives
OPTI ON3
RECREATION
- Aquatic Centre
- Watersports Centre
- Arts Heritage Esplanade
- Conservatory
- Waterfront Spas
- River Cruise Centre
Conservatory
Source: N. Grimshaw
Waterfront Residential
E. S C H E M E S C O M P A R I S O N
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C o m p a r i s o n L a n d R e c l a m a t i o n
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C o m p a r i s o n O v e r a l l L a n d u s e
100.0
5.1
1 Mixed use ( Commercial + Housing )
2 Theme hotel/ Resorts
3 Tourism and
1 Commercial and
3 Commercial and Institutions
2 Commercial - Retail
1 Tourism and
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3
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Cultural Centre
Entertainment
3 Commercial - Retail
2 Commercial and
Cultural Centre
Entertainment
C o m p a r i s o n M a i n A c t i v i t i e s
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C o m p a r i s o n R o a d N e t w o r k
Keep existing corniche
New water front corniche
Keep existing corniche + New water front corniche
C o m p a r i s o n V i e w P o i n t
E v a l u a t i o n
Evaluation Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Area of land reclamation High
Medium
Low
Reclamation construction risk High
Medium
Low
Commercial function High
Medium
Low
Tourism and recreation High
Medium
Low
Mix use (commercial +housing) High
Medium
Low
Water front Iconic High
Medium l
Low
Urban Dynamic Low
Medium
High
Nod of activities Low
Medium
High
Sustainability and
Environmental friendly
Low
Medium
High
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