Aldar Central Market Abu Dhabi, The Souk Building

In Abu Dhabi, the famous London architects Foster + Partners are building the Central Market, a complex of shops, offices, hotels and apartments. The key feature of the 500,000 m² complex is a shopping mall based on the example of a typical Arab Souk, a traditional market.

Cluster Complex Dubai, UAE Building

Denton Corker Marshall’s design for a commercial tower/mixed use complex in Dubai has won the Tall Buildings category in the MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Awards.

FNC New Parliament Building, Abu Dhabi

The grand prize in the international architectural competition to design the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) Federal National Council’s (FNC) New Parliament Building Complex has been awarded to Ehrlich Architects, the Los Angeles, California, design firm.

Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi Building

Conceived as a monument and memorial to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding president of the UAE, the Museum will be the centrepiece of the Saadiyat Island Cultural District and will showcase the history, culture and more recently the social and economic transformation of the Emirates.

Abu Dhabi Ladies Club, UAE Waterfront Building

Construction is now well advanced on the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club by Tony Owen Partners and UPA planning. This unique facility has been designed specifically for women in the UAE. It provides a range of health, education, child care and sporting facilities for women.

Masdar Headquarters, Abu Dhabi HQ Building

Proposed design for the MASDAR HQ conceived as a new type of Landmark: an architecture that seeks its inspiration from timeless traditional, regional architectural models that respond to climate and culture, and re-interprets these in a matt building.

Trident Tower Dubai Marina Building, UAE

RMJM were once very active in the UAE but in late 2008 they scaled back their workforce after a large number of projects were postponed or abandoned as the credit crunch hit the Middle East.

Regent Emirates Pearl Abu Dhabi, UAE Skyscraper

In close proximity to the world-famous Emirates Palace, at Corniche Road – the beach promenade – a premium location in the centre of Abu Dhabi, the planned hotel aims to position and prove itself among high-class business hotels.

Jimmy Connors World of Tennis Abu Dhabi

We were inspired by the deconstructed form of a tennis ball and translated the shapes and forms of the dissected ball into the buildings. The distinctive curves of the seams are apparent in the roof lines of the buildings.

UAE Arena, Stadium Building: 3XN / HKS

The centrifugal power of the whirlwind is interpreted into this dynamic and vibrant Arena design, reflecting the energy and growth of the Middle East region. The metaphoric UAE Arena generates a strong architectural and visionary icon.

Innovation City Abu Dhabi, Daniel Libeskind

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) signed an agreement with Studio Daniel Libeskind and Siemens AG to collaborate on the design and building of “Innovation City” – a state-of-the-art academic and technological hub which will be the future home to Abu Dhabi Men’s College, CERT, and HCTs Central Services division.

Al Manakh, The Gulf Architecture analysis

Al Manakh: Gulf Continued is an essential and comprehensive guide to the cities of the Gulf, penetrating media clichés and delving deep into the new challenges facing the region in the wake of the financial crisis.

Rihan Heights, Abu Dhabi: Arzanah Masterplan

International architect Sparch is showcasing its first GCC project Rihan Heights, a 250,000 sqm luxury residential development, at the four-day Cityscape Abu Dhabi convention which began yesterday.