Seba Properties LLC the Abu Dhabi based developer, today announced the redevelopment of Mushrif Park, transforming it into a community park open to all visitors and to be renamed ‘Mushrif Central Park’.  

Located in the centre of Abu Dhabi’s main island, Mushrif Park was originally opened in 1982 to serve as a residential park for ladies and children.  Now it is recognised that many of its attractions and facilities need to be updated and refreshed.

H.E. Ahmed D. Dagher Al Marar, Vice Chairman of Al Ain Group, holding company of Seba Properties stated-

“We are honoured to be given the opportunity of revitalising this park. Mushrif Central Park will become a focal point for all of the community to experience and enjoy. It will be seen as a safe and secure destination, but also inviting and inspiring, offering something for everyone to appreciate, experience and enjoy. It will be truly, a People’s Park.”

Set among 14 hectares of tranquil landscaped informal and formal gardens, alongside tree-lined promenades, Mushrif Central Park will feature many new attractions and facilities, including an interactive Children’s Museum and Petting Zoo. Water features and fountains abound throughout, while over 3km of walking and jogging trails traverse the Park.

For horticulturists or those who just enjoy flora and fauna, there will be a Botanic Garden and Shade House to enjoy, while Abu Dhabi’s arts and cultural heritage will be nurtured through the Performing Arts Centre and Sculpture Garden, all located within the Park.

Sustainability is at the heart of the Park’s design with plans already in place to ensure that over 250 existing broadleaf and palm trees, that are over 25 years old, will be removed from the site, stored and replanted in the redeveloped park. Over 10% of the overall park will be re-vegetated with indigenous and naturalised species and reclaimed grey water will save up to 40% of consumption.

Every aspect of the Park is designed to connect, educate and enrich the lives of all those who visit the park, while also having fun. The sheer size and symmetry of Mushrif Central Park allows for endless exploration and investigation.  Connecting people through the environment and landscape, Mushrif Central Park will become an integral part of people’s lives.

The new masterplan for Mushrif Central Park has been prepared by one of the leading  international landscape designers ValleyCrest Design Group.  Detailed plans will be unveiled by Seba Properties at the Mushrif Central Park stand (stand 8A20) during Cityscape Abu Dhabi, 18-21 April 2010 at ADNEC.  A model of the revitalised park and an animated fly-through will be on display, with more information available about the project.

It is intended to be a ‘Family Park’ which includes various activities such as Children’s museum, Petting Zoo, Botanical Garden, Conservatory, Indoor and Outdoor Event Areas, Meeting facilities, active and passive landscape areas, F & B outlets and other support activities.

Strategically located in Mussafah, the fastest growing business and industrial area in the UAE, Sea Lodge offers a total of 213 warehouses encompassing 31,731 square foot of storage. The Sea Lodge warehouses are built to an extremely high quality, offering superior design with an abundance of car parking in a fantastic location.

Sea Lodge will not only provide a storage solution to Abu Dhabi and Dubai based businesses, but has the added and unique benefit of direct sea frontage, so an ideal storage venue for those businesses that may want to explore the opportunity of a storage facility accessed via the sea front.

Sea Lodge tenants will also benefit from excellent communication facilities along with a dedicated Relations Manager to support all their facilities services needs.

The 291-room hotel will be the first InterContinental beach resort property to open in the UAE and will establish a benchmark for quality and luxury amongst upscale resorts across the Middle East. Part of the growing portfolio of over 150 InterContinental hotels worldwide, InterContinental Fujairah Resort will connect guests with what is special about the destination, providing them with authentic and enriching ‘in the know’ experiences.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hajar Mountains with breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean, the resort will consist of a series of low-rise Arabesque village-style buildings, giving it a sense of place that is unique to Fujairah. The property’s design will combine contemporary design elements with strong Arab influences that reflect the local heritage and culture.

The five-star property is set along Fujairah’s two-kilometer coastline, on 69,500m2 of land. The resort will offer a variety of restaurants, retail outlets, a health club and spa, as well as a kids’ club.

Expected to be open by the end of 2010, InterContinental Fujairah Resort will be surrounded by unspoilt natural landscapes which have made this tranquil Emirate a haven of relaxation for local, regional and, increasingly, international travellers.

Andrew Cosslett, Chief Executive of IHG, said: “Fujairah is an up-an-coming destination for both business and leisure travellers. InterContinental has been the leading hotel company in the Middle East for over 45 years and we look forward to opening what will be our first resort in the United Arab Emirates.”

“With more than 65 hotels in the region, including InterContinental Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, ICH has developed the reputation for delivering great guest satisfaction and excellent returns for our owners. InterContinental Fujairah Resort will be no exception when we open our doors in 2010.”

Rabih Karam, Chief Executive Officer of Seba Properties, added: “We are committed to create uniqueness, elegance and an appropriate response to the location and we are confident that with a partner like IHG we shall develop a world-class iconic resort.”

Fujairah’s strategic plan is to position the Emirate as a premium tourist destination. The Fujairah government has allocated over AED 2.9 billion toward the development of the coastline and improving infrastructure of the Emirate.

A new 45km highway connecting Dubai and Fujairah will cut travel times between the two destinations to 30 minutes. Expected to be complete mid 2009, the highway will provide easy access to Dubai International Airport as well as the new Al Maktoum International Airport, set to partially open late 2009.

With its modern design and mega scale capacity, the Mega Store is all set to become an iconic business, retail and storage landmark in the capital Abu Dhabi.

Retail and office tenants will benefit from a light and airy ground floor space with frontage onto a main road and an attractive mezzanine designed work space. In addition, the exceptional elevation of the warehouse guarantees high storage efficiency with the convenience of organizing the space into a fully functioning storage facility that ideally suits the tenants’ requirements.

Mega Store tenants will also benefit from a dedicated Relations Manager to support all their facilities services needs.

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