When it comes to the pace of construction of ambitious projects, the Middle East seems to be excellent, as evidenced by the recent announcement of plans by Saudi Arabia to build the Abray Kudai hotel in Mecca in 2017. In our region, almost it has become a tradition that a new structure should be an impressive milestone and fulfill the desire to beat the world records represent something bigger and better than any previous triumph of architecture. That is exactly the case of this US $ 3.5 trillion business, funded by the Saudi Ministry of Finance and designed by the group of Dar Al-Handasah, which aims to build the world's largest hotel.
A glance at some of the numbers makes it clear that the Abray Kudai will beat any competitor in an instant; there will be 10,000 rooms, 70 restaurants, four heliports, a shopping center and a bus station, a necessary addition because this mammoth construction will extend to more than 1.4 million square meters. In fact, the 12 towers that will house these facilities, to be built on a podium ten-story, seem to resemble a city within a city or desert fortress rather than a hotel.
The ambition of the project to create a hotel of such magnitude that it is almost impossible to image is certainly impressive, as is the fact that the design will feature the world's largest dome, as well as a large ballroom to give service to the millions who visit Mecca for the annual Hajj. However, when compared with other iconic hotel in the region, we have to question whether "bigger is better."
It is impossible not to draw parallels between KSA hotel, still under construction and Arab Al-Burj luxury hotel in Dubai that provoked a regional trend of all future hotel projects seeking to overcome their size, height, or mere greatness. While the Burj also encapsulates a similar attitude toward opulence, its scale has a more clearly defined purpose; to open the Dubai economy with tourism. Located on an artificial island, luxury seven-star Burj makes it ideal for a jet-set crowd tourist destination; Meanwhile, the location of Abray Kudai area Manafia in Mecca, automatically limits the number of potential visitors.
When it comes to size, even though the Burj Al Arab is known as the third tallest hotel in the world, which is more known for its unusual design resembles the sail of a boat Arabia. In fact, 39% of the height is vacant and is limited to use to create the well-curved shape that led to this hotel become a symbol of the emirate, often compared to Paris' Eiffel Tower or the Sydney Opera House. As for the remaining space, there are 202 suites spanning 28 floors over two floors, a relatively limited number of rooms to create a sense of exclusivity number.
As regards its competitor from Saudi Arabia, and as luxurious as they plan their rooms may be, the fact that there are 10,000 of them eliminates any potential exclusive look. No Likewise, the proposed design is unlike the typical architecture of the country, which makes it much more difficult for you to take advantage of the attention, at least so that the Burj al Arab has been doing since 1999 world.
This battle in hospitality and luxury innovation, therefore, appears to be a pre-determined a clear winner: the Burj Al Arab. We're not quite sure if the Abray Kudai will succeed in the very definition of a significantly only for its opening in 2017 will tell.
Abraj Kudai is a mixed-use development located in the Manafia area in central Mecca, just 2.2 km south of the Haram in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Because of its unprecedented size, height and distinguished location, exposure and architectural style, the building appears as a striking landmark with a modern deep multifunctional identity concerning both the Saudi town and the Islamic universality of its intended users.
When it comes to size, even though the Burj Al Arab is known as the third tallest hotel in the world, which is more known for its unusual design resembles the sail of a boat Arabia. In fact, 39% of the height is vacant and is limited to use to create the well-curved shape that led to this hotel become a symbol of the emirate, often compared to Paris' Eiffel Tower or the Sydney Opera House. As for the remaining space, there are 202 suites spanning 28 floors over two floors, a relatively limited number of rooms to create a sense of exclusivity number.
As regards its competitor from Saudi Arabia, and as luxurious as they plan their rooms may be, the fact that there are 10,000 of them eliminates any potential exclusive look. No Likewise, the proposed design is unlike the typical architecture of the country, which makes it much more difficult for you to take advantage of the attention, at least so that the Burj al Arab has been doing since 1999 world.
This battle in hospitality and luxury innovation, therefore, appears to be a pre-determined a clear winner: the Burj Al Arab. We're not quite sure if the Abray Kudai will succeed in the very definition of a significantly only for its opening in 2017 will tell.
Abraj Kudai is a mixed-use development located in the Manafia area in central Mecca, just 2.2 km south of the Haram in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Because of its unprecedented size, height and distinguished location, exposure and architectural style, the building appears as a striking landmark with a modern deep multifunctional identity concerning both the Saudi town and the Islamic universality of its intended users.
Bordered by Ajyad Street from the east, Kudai and Birka tunnels from the west and Prince Meteb land from the north, Abray Kudai is accessible from two main roads from east and west, as well as a private road from the north. The site is surrounded by private buildings and property from the east and west.
With a total area of approximately 60,000 m² site and the total floor area of about 1.4 million square meters, the project is a residential and commercial complex consisting of a large podium topped by 12 towers accommodate various elements such as a podium that houses a bus station, a shopping mall, restaurants and food courts, a convention center and parking.
Five star towers offer all related services for visitors to the Holy Kaaba. The lowest levels near the Haram area are used as commercial venues, ensuring immediate and easy access to the Haram visitors. The development is designed to accommodate adequate parking at the top of the shopping areas located at the grassroots level. Placing plants in a parking location is due to the limitations of the underground site, mainly Zamzam water table.
With a total area of approximately 60,000 m² site and the total floor area of about 1.4 million square meters, the project is a residential and commercial complex consisting of a large podium topped by 12 towers accommodate various elements such as a podium that houses a bus station, a shopping mall, restaurants and food courts, a convention center and parking.
Five star towers offer all related services for visitors to the Holy Kaaba. The lowest levels near the Haram area are used as commercial venues, ensuring immediate and easy access to the Haram visitors. The development is designed to accommodate adequate parking at the top of the shopping areas located at the grassroots level. Placing plants in a parking location is due to the limitations of the underground site, mainly Zamzam water table.
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