Sun & Sky Towers form part of Shams Abu Dhabi, Sorouh’s flagship development on Al Reem Island, and are the two tallest buildings in the Shams Gate district. The 74-storey Sky Tower consists of a mix of residential and commercial units, while the 65-storey Sun Tower is entirely residential. Both towers feature one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi skyline. Sky Tower has 474 residential units and 75,300 sqm of commercial office space. Sun Tower will accommodate 680 residential units. There are 10 penthouses between the two properties, bringing the total number of units to 1,154. With a range of quality amenities, Sun & Sky Towers are joined by the Podium, which houses a BOUTIKs Mall, three gymnasia (including a ladies-only facility), cafés and restaurants. The open-air leisure deck above the Podium offers three swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, tennis courts, a yoga lawn and children’s playing areas.
SHAMS Abu Dhabi is Sorouh’s landmark development on Al Reem Island. As the future home to 45,000 residents, SHAMS Abu Dhabi will become a self-sustaining city designed around soothing canals and relaxing parks, integrating world-class master-planning practices and extending the lush green of Abu Dhabi's landscape.
SHAMS Abu Dhabi features several novel projects including Shams Park, Shams Gate, Sky Tower, Sun Tower and Marina.
A five-minute drive from the city centre, SHAMS Abu Dhabi will be easily accessed via several bridges. It promises to become an enticing and vibrant leisure and business destination for Abu Dhabi's cosmopolitan population.
All AboutSkyTower
Contractor: ACC (Arabian Construction Company)
Architects and Consultants
Architect: Arquitectonica. AUScompany with 30 years of experience Consultants: Ian Banham (MEP - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing)
Floors: 74 floors which reach 300m in height (mean sea level)
Lobby Entrances: 2 lobbies (1 residential & 1 commercial)
Elevators for residential, commercial, car parking and service lifts: SkyTower is served by no less than 33 lifts.
The office floors are served by 16 high speed lifts and are separated into 4 vertical zones with each zone being served by 4 lifts to provide quick access to all floors.
The residential floors are served by 8 high speed lifts and are separated into 2 zones with each zone being served by 4 lifts.
There are also 6 car park lifts which connects the car park levels to the Main Entrance Lobbies.
3 service lifts.
The podium also has 5 service lifts and 4 car park lifts providing connection to the shopping mall.
Expected Completion : Q2 2010
Facilities
LVL 5: (5th floor): Common Lobby / Lounge Space
334 SM Party Room
184 SM Meeting/Conference Rooms
182 SM Male Spa/Sauna
Male Toilet/Locker/Shower Rooms
238 SM Female Spa/Sauna
Female Toilet/Locker/Shower Rooms
106 SM Aerobics Room
62 SM Yoga Room
240 SM Gym