MEENA PLAZA

In the heart of Zayed Port, Tamouh Investments is set to create a vision of excellence in construction of commercial retail, office and residential space. Four Towers in four blocks will feature up to twenty types of apartments as well as offices and service corridors. Shopping boulevards will be located in every tower to cater the needs of the area. Practicalities will be taken care of with a medical centre and ample parking space to ensure that residents and office goers are comfortable and at ease at all times.

Project

Traffic Impact Study of Meena Plaza located on Plot No.110 in Zayed Port Area, Abu Dhabi.

Client Name

Tamouh Investment, L.L.C. Abu Dhabi-based Tamouh Investments is the primary developer of a number of key projects including the Marina Square, the City of Lights, Fantasy Island, Meena Hotel and Towers, and Royal group Headquarters.

Date

July 2007

Total Land Area

5.38 acre (234,568sq.ft)

Description

Meena Plaza mixed use development introduces a new concept of urban living environment, a vibrant and self sustained centre for working, shopping and dwelling.

The mixed use development which is located on plot 110 in Zayed Port Area, introduces three apartment towers, one office tower, a shopping centre and private medical centre. The luxurious of modern living will not be eschewed. Every Tower will have a sun bathing deck, a covered Jacuzzi and wading pool, an indoor pool for ladies and a separate pool for men. A pavilion at the heart of each tower, a picnic lawn and a Cineplex will add to the variety of entertainment options already present within the shopping centre.

Traffic flow has been planned to provide maximum convenience to public, tenants and residents. Public car parking is located in two basements while residence parking is located on three elevated podium levels. While convenience is emphasized, privacy of the residents is taken care by separate entrance lobbies for each tower. Security system with CCTV/electronic eyes and access cards to different areas are additional privacy and safety features.

Besides, a helipad is added to the tallest tower, the Tower 1, as additional safety feature to provide added value to the development. The development has a total built up area equal to 246,500 square meters comprises of the following:

A total of 930 parking spaces located in two basement floors
Retail space has a total built up area of 29,100 square meters located in the first and the second floors including supermarket, food court and other stores
906 exclusive residential parking spaces of 26,140 square meters built up area located in three floors, level 4,5 & 6
In addition, the whole of Level 7, the podium rooftop of 13,500 square meters built up area, is designated for recreational and health facilities. They includes rooftop garden with water features, an open male swimming pool, a covered female swimming pool, separate male and female health clubs and spas, lounges, reading rooms, business centre and ample sitting areas
Three apartment buildings have a total of 88,400 square meters built up area including 619 apartments including 136 one bedroom, 235 two bedrooms and 248 three bedrooms; Tower 1 has 46 floors, Towers 2 & 3 have 34 floors each.
One office building comprises of 27 floors, and has a total of 34,300 square meters built up area.

Scope of Work

As a sub-consultant RTC has carried out the following scope of work:

Analysis of existing transportation and traffic conditions in the study area
Future year traffic forecasts
Trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice and trip assignment
Traffic impact study
Mitigation measures
Site access, circulation and parking design
Parking Requirements

Value

One and half billion Dirhams, ($550,000,000)
For more information, please contact:
Mona Nasr, mnasr@rtcme.com