Abu Dhabi Central Market Building
It is one of two public spaces in abu dhabi that have been designed by uk architects the other being thomas.
Abu dhabi central market building. Foster has designed a sequence of courtyards and alleys integrating balconies and colonnades merging with large ornamental windows made of colored glass. Architecture of the abu dhabi central market unlike more conventional single story souks the central market is built on three floors. Avoid ticket lines on a tour of the sheikh zayed grand mosque view all the abu dhabi landmarks with ease and enjoy guided commentary for a more enriching experience than a diy trip. The 500 000 m complex is a reflection of the souk the traditional arab market.
Get to know the uae capital of abu dhabi in full without transport worries and with the benefit of a guide on this day trip from dubai. Construction of these towers was scheduled to end in 2010 though the 2009 financial crisis pushed the project completion date in 2014. In abu dhabi the famous london architects foster partners are building the central market a complex of shops offices hotels and apartments. Inspired by the traditional architecture of the gulf this scheme aims to reinvent the.
However many traditional features of the souk have been retained the design incorporating alleyways with small shops on either side. Foster is building the aldar center market including apartments hotel offices restaurants and of course shops. Offices and headquarters hospitality and leisure mixed use retail. The world trade center abu dhabi is a complex of two skyscrapers in abu dhabi united arab emirates.
Text description provided by the architects. Inspired by the traditional architecture of the gulf this scheme aims to reinvent the market place giving the city a new civic heart. The newly refurbished abu dhabi central market was designed by foster partners. By offering an alternative to the globalised one size fits all shopping mall it offers a distinctive modern interpretation of the regional vernacular.
In abu dhabi you can live eat work and shop in a complex. The complex was initially planned to house three skyscrapers but the 2009 crisis forced the contractors to withdraw construction of the hotel tower the result being two skyscrapers. The complex includes two malls and one courtyard by marriott hotel.