Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa July/August 2014 | Page 72

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNER
The Oberoi Centre

The Business Bay district in Dubai represents
the emerging technological business area of a
growing urban environment. The Oberoi Centre
embraces this.
Located at the entrance of Business Bay, the
commercial and hotel towers reflect a contemporary
environment that co-habits the same neighbourhood
as the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa and
surrounding prestigious developments. Of utmost
importance was location, ease of movement and
technological infrastructure in a harsh environment.
As such it has become a popular destination
of choice for growing local and international
corporate entities.
The luxury business 5-Star hotel embodies
the modern face of the New Dubai and its urban
precincts. It is one of the first hotels in Dubai to
be awarded an ‘A’ grade by the Dubai Municipality
within the first six months of opening.
Design
Designed by DSA Architects International, The
Oberoi Dubai is a contemporary twin tower design
consisting of a G+27 storey, 252 Key, luxurious 5 Star
Business Hotel, inclusive of all associated amenities
and a G+33 storey Commercial Office Tower on a 4
Level common Podium from Ground Floor to Level 3
with 4 Basement Levels accommodating parking and
MEP services.
From the outset, the project was to be delivered
to the highest level of design, detail and finish. The
proportions of each space and its contribution to the
overall massing was carefully considered in order to
maintain a human scale.

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The building was executed in accordance with
LEED accreditation. All products & construction
materials were scrutinized to ensure they were of
sustainable source and/or excluded consumption or
emission of environmentally damaging material.
The hotel design was developed in close
collaboration with the hotel operator to ensure
maximum efficiency in line with the specific hotel
requirements. Each aspect of service delivery was
considered to provide guests the best experience
possible.
The office building is designed to be subdivided
into 3 areas. In all aspects, design & construction
were conducted in such a manner as to maintain the
highest levels of excellence. The end result is a tailor
made hotel, featuring contemporary styled exteriors
taking inspiration from the progressive growth of
a fast developing financial and commercial hub
of Dubai.
The juxtaposition of the modern chic interiors
with the Eastern inspiration of the Oberoi Group
resulted in a smooth transition between the two.
The emphasis always being on quality, which is
what a world class operator like the Oberoi Group
strives for.
Developer: Rani International Development Co
Architects: DSA Architects International
Project Managers: Confluence (CPM)
Quantity Surveyors: Currie & Brown
Civil, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers:
Halcrow Yolles, Shankland Cox
Fire Consultants: Halcrow Yolles
Main Contractor: Al Naboodah Contractin LLC

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