The opening of Marina Square, Reem Island
Interview with Mr. Joe Ong, MD, Tamouh
Hailing from Malaysia, Joe Ong, Managing Director
of Tamouh, one of the Emirate’s largest property
developers, is in buoyant mood.
The date for the opening of the first section of
Abu Dhabi’s newest destination, the future central
business district, Reem Island, draws closer. It is a
Tamouh development named Marina Square that is
due to start handing over to investors by the third
quarter of 2010.
This initial development will set the tone for what
is to follow and give a distinct impression of what
quality community life in Abu Dhabi will be like deep
into the 21st century.
Consisting of residential, office, retail space and
hotels, Marina Square will occupy 66 acres and
be home to 8,500 people. A Mosque, open and
communal landscaped spaces, swimming pools,
playground, day care centres, medical clinics,
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supermarket, a shopping arcade, a marina and
Cineplex will all serve to provide an all-encompassing
living experience for the initial installment of Reem
Island. Smart home enabled functionality will ensure
that the very latest in technological advances are to
service the 3,440 residential units in the 13 quality
residential towers which occupy a built-up space of
more than 1.3 million square metres.
“This is a lifestyle development”, says Ong, “It is
the creation of an entirely new market. We have
built Marina Square in a way that is consistent with
how people will live as a community in the future.
We’ve factored in technological requirements,
along with car parking, amenities and cluster-based
distinctions between areas in line with all Estidama
guidelines. Marina Square of Reem Island will really
put Abu Dhabi at the forefront of lifestyle design.
The delivery of the Marina Square will be led by a
dedicated team to ensure the seamless handover of
a project that has generated significant anticipation
and enthusiasm amidst our stakeholders and ultimate