A planned redevelopment of the existing Le Meridien Hotel will transform the waterfront property into an exciting nexus for Abu Dhabi’s tourist club precinct. Located adjacent to Abu Dhabi Mall, the site faces Sowah Island’s new central business district and the recently completed Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, developed by Mubadala. The 140 000 m2 redevelopment anticipates a new bridge connecting Abu Dhabi Island and Sowah Island that will divide the property into two sites.
The competition entry proposes replacing the existing hotel with a new mixed-use center comprising two hotels and a serviced apartment building, each 25-stories tall, as well as an 11-storey office building. A four-storey podium connects the hotel and activates the lower levels through retail, restaurant and marina programs.....
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