Rihan Heights on track for delivery in 2011

Abu Dhabi:  Capitala, the Abu Dhabi-based strategic master planner and developer, yesterday announced that the five towers of Rihan Heights, which form the first phase of its flagship development, Arzanah, have reached their final heights.

The topping out of Rihan Heights is a major milestone in the completion of Abu Dhabi's newest community, on schedule to be delivered in 2011.

Rihan Heights is situated on the north-eastern corner of Arzanah on 38,000 square metres of prime land and includes five luxurious residential towers with 854 apartments and 14 stunning villas on the site's perimeter.

The buildings, which are surrounded by lush gardens, offer a range of recreational features, including a children's playground, gym and fitness suite, clubhouse and state of the art security and management systems.

Speaking at Capitala's topping out ceremony yesterday, Carlos Obeid, Chairman of Capitala, said: "We are very proud of this achievement at Rihan Heights. Arzanah forms an important part of the Capital 2030 urban plan to create quality residential and working environments to sustain the long-term growth of Abu Dhabi. We look forward to welcoming our residents next year. Capitala will also continue to focus on safety at our site and remains a committed member of Buildsafeuae."

He added: "Arzanah will offer the people of Abu Dhabi an active urban lifestyle and we are looking forward to this new residential environment becoming an integral part of the community next year." Arzanah is a 1.4 million square metre fully integrated, mixed use development designed by some of the finest architects, planners and engineers.

Offering quality residential, leisure and retail environments and located in the Grand Mosque district of Abu Dhabi, Arzanah will feature walking and biking paths alongside waterways and the beachfront. An internationally recognised school will provide high quality accredited education.

Major facilities

Sports facilities include the landmark Zayed Sports City stadium, Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex, Khalifa International Bowling Centre and Abu Dhabi Ice Rink.

Arzanah will also have prime medical facilities at the Arzanah Medical Complex housing the Wooridul Spine Centre, the Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre and a state-of-the-art wellness and diagnostic centre developed by Mubadala in partnership with AsiaMedic Group.