Real Suites Breaks Ground with Keller
RealCAPITA the fast growing real estate developer in Bahrain
broke ground yesterday commencing Real Suites; the two US$ 7 million 12
storey residential towers in Um Al-Hassam, awarding the pilling
contract to Keller, a leading contracting company in the region.
"After conducting considerable due diligent, we appointed the most
qualified piling contractor to execute piling works. Keller has a
proven track record within Bahrain having worked also on the pilling of
Amwaj Gateway. Therefore we are confident that the company will deliver
a job that is in line with its excellent reputation," said Mohammed Al
Tawash, Vice Chairman and President of RealCAPITA.
The 14,510 square feet of land was provided by RealLANDS, a company
managed by RealCAPITA focused on acquiring land across the Kingdom, the
Middle East and northern Africa. "Through piling, the foundation is
laid to deliver an end product that is extremely solid, while
sustaining any potential hazard," Al Tawash added.
Engineer Mohammed Dhaif, Director of Real Estate Development in RealCAPITA said that the proposed tower would consist of luxurious residential apartments. The project will have a ground and first floor parking then ten stories above it, the total built up area will be 129,168 square feet while the plot area is over 14,510 square feet.
Dhaif also added that "Real Suites" would
have a total of 68 fully furnished luxurious apartments of which 8 are
studio apartments, 36 are one bedroom apartments, 20 two bedroom
apartments, and 4 with three bedrooms. It will also have ground and
first floor parking for residents, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room,
squash courts and a gymnasium.
RealCAPITA
has already appointed the well acclaimed Daylami Consulting Engineers
as the main consultant to look over the construction of the luxurious
residential development that is due to be delivered in 2008.
Khalil
Daylami, GM of Daylami Consulting Engineers stated "Um-AlHassam was a
prime location to work on, it being a family oriented environment and
safe area to live in".
"We are confident that Real Suites will turn
out to be a marvelous development with a solid foundation, state of the
art finishing and world class amenities," Al Tawash concluded.
The promoter of the project RealCAPITA is the alternatively new real estate investment firm that was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain and inaugurated in February 2006 as a closed share holding real estate Company. With an authorized capital of US$200 million, and a paid up capital of US$54 million RealCAPITA is considered one of the largest institutions of its kind in the Bahrain. Its core strategy is grounded in understanding real estate fundamentals and transacting sound deals based on this knowledge. This strategy is vital for surviving the highly competitive operating environment which favours institutions with superior knowledge, resources and value added capabilities. RealCAPITA true strength is in its team of industry leaders with a proven track-record in acquisitions, finance, institutional asset management, concept development and project management.
Since its establishment, RealCAPITA has been able to successfully develop and structure real estate transactions valued at almost US$ 1 billion. It´s already undergoing major projects such as Affordable housing in Morocco (Real Maroc), Amwaj Gateway in Amwaj Islands Bahrain, establishment of RealLANDS, Residential Community in Jassrah (Real Gardens), The Wind Tower offices and the Real Business Centre and the newly announced Real Residence in Hidd.