Simply Abu Dhabi IV

54 SIMPLY ABU DHABI WORKING TO SECURE SUCCESS FOR THE GREATER GOOD So, we have seen how Aldar are striving to provide high quality education to all and set them on the right path in life, but this is just the beginning of the story. In order to be productive and achieve great success in life everyone needs to feel motivated and encouraged. In the right inspirational setting it is possible to maximise talents and strengths and create an environment where everyone fulfils their personal potential. Aldar have therefore strived to create a working atmosphere that stimulates the mind and encourages people to do their best. Within these exciting spaces people are ready to focus on the task at hand as well as benefitting from the opportunity to genuinely enjoy the experience of being at work. Such a setting can only have a constructive effect on the economy and prosperity of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is a place where fortunes can be made and shared for the greater good of the region. Aldar are dedicated to the development of working environments that inspire and motivate people to do their best creating motivational spaces that help people focus on their work as well as enjoying every aspect of actually being at work. HQ Let’s check in at HQ. With amazing architecture and views to match you can’t fail to be inspired by the working environment created within HQ. Voted ‘Best Futuristic Design 2008’ by the Building Exchange Conference – amongst several international design award wins – HQ provides highly flexible office accommodation to the shrewdest corporate occupiers. Located for the convenience of business travel within 5 minutes of Abu Dhabi International Airport, HQ is the new addition to the Abu Dhabi skyline which can simply be described as ‘awesome’. With a distinctive structural design and impeccable finishes, 49,000sqm of office accommodation over 23 floors will provide both local and international corporate occupiers with a motivational work setting. Large, open plan offices are deliberately intended to promote communication and collaboration with colleagues with HQ’s floor plates encouraging efficiency and provide functional, space designed to accommodate a variety of fit out options. Set upon an elevated peninsula the absolutely spectacular views of the city, canal and sea, the picturesque location not only provides a little respite during the working day but has the added benefit of its close proximity to the array of tempting leisure and retail outlets located in Al Dana and throughout Al Raha Beach. A pedestrian landscaped plaza with a stunning focal water feature will lead to the sea-bound boardwalk for the perfect lunchtime stroll to clear the mind and recharge the batteries. With two cafe outlets on the ground and mezzanine, overlooking the reception lobby, male and female gyms with shower facilities, male and female prayer rooms and two food and beverage units located on northern plaza, this is the place all employees will be glad to call ‘work’. Through the integration of outstanding services and first-class facilities, HQ creates a supreme working environment and one in which we’re confident you can’t fail to succeed! Trust Tower – Foster & Partners are the celebrated architectures behind the design of the structurally impressive Trust Tower. The Tower will provide an inspirational base for corporate, professional and financial companies from across the globe who will benefit from 230,000 sq m of gross leasable space spread across 59-floors of prime Grade A office accommodation with floor plates ranging from 7,000to 15,600 sq m looking out across the marvellous cityscape of Abu Dhabi. With all 59 floors now in place at Trust Tower, the marketing suite, showcasing the Grade-A office space to be available, has been fitted out and opened on 5th July 2011. We went along to see for ourselves exactly what it is Trust Tower will have to offer the corporate world and were blown away in terms of the facilities on offer. If a contented workforce is the key to a productive workforce, then Aldar are definitely right on track with Trust Tower. The Tower alone will provide over 1,500 car parking spaces and the gym area on floors 1-3 is currently under offer to an international gym operator to create a remarkable 3,500 sq m gym facility. Further announcements on tenants are expected to me made closer to the completion of the building in 2012. Located in the heart of the Central Business District, within walking distance of many of Abu Dhabi’s key government buildings, the tower rests conveniently above the shops, restaurants and amenities of Central Market, so is well placed for achieving that all important employee work/life balance. When it comes to the Trust Tower development there’s no denying Aldar’s stringent commitment to projects that pay great attention to limiting the environmental impact as it is estimated that the innovative design of buildings’ ventilated facade will save approximately AED6m in annual energy bills. Yet again, Aldar have achieved that all important balance between developing infrastructure that will benefit the economy whilst also being respectful to the environment. They’re not known as the ‘Amazing Aldar’ for nothing! Baniyas Towers HQ and Trust Tower represent a firm tribute – were one required – to Aldar’s dedication to providing environments within which the working population can set themselves higher goals and take advantage of the facilities and support network to achieve those goals. Baniyas Towers is another excellent example of such a business environment. Featuring cutting-edge architectural design and presenting a chic, flexible interior, a strong corporate identity has been created with a high- class finish that relies heavily on natural materials. A prominent aluminium and glass façade and granite and marble lined entrances welcome employees and motivates them to achieve great things. In a prime central location within easy reach of ministries, government institutions and international corporate occupiers, Baniyas Towers the Grade A offices forms part of Aldar’s mission to cater for the needs of a rapidly evolving city and the increased demand for top quality commercial office space. Stroll in the Sunset No matter how content we are with our working lives, we all need to indulge ourselves from time to time for a reminder of how great it is to be alive. We live on an incredible planet, full of beautiful places where you can get close to the elements and breathe glorious fresh air into your lungs. Life can’t all be about the work, so Aldar want to create spaces where you can forget your worries, if only for a while and truly reenergise your spirit. Whether you choose to unwind with a few rounds on the golf course, you wish to stroll in the sunset through expansive parkland, take some time out and escape the stresses of everyday life. As part of their commitment to creating developments that give back to the community, Aldar are creating places that will put a smile on your face. So, let’s get out there and enjoy the great outdoors...