PROJECTS GALLERY
U.A.E. Pavilion, Milan
Opera House, Dubai
Mleiha Visitors Centre, Sharjah
Kalbar Wildlife Visitors Centre, Sharjah
ITC Paris
1000 Museum, Miami
Al Badia Golf Resort, Dubai
Hamad International Airport, Doha
Dubailand Theme Park, Dubai
Dubai Tram System, Dubai
Ski Centre, Dubai
Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah
Islamic Botanical Gardens, Sharjah
Cultural Square, Sharjah
Falcon Building, Doha
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, Baku
The Burjuman Centre, Dubai
Central Market, Abu Dhabi
Dragon Mart, Dubai
The Dubai Mall
Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, Dubai
Al Jubail Market, Sharjah
Mercato Mall, Dubai
Sahara Centre, Sharjah
IKEA, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Cairo
Anantara Residences, Dubai
Zabeel Boundary Wall & Gates
Oceana Residences, Dubai
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
Al Lisaili Race Track, Dubai
Aspire Sports Hall, Doha
Autodrome Stadium, Dubai
Automdrome Marketing and Management Building, Dubai
Millennium Grandstand, Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
White City Office Building, Baku
Swarovski Headquarters, Dubai
The Al Ain Diwan, Alain
Al Naboodah Showroom, Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
Fairmont Hotel, Dubai
Fairmont Hotel, Palm Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Dubai Marina Mall
Mina A’Salam, Dubai
Yas Viceroy Marina Hotel, Abu Dhabi's
The Al Bahr Towers, Abu Dhabi
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U.A.E. Pavilion, Milan
The U.A.E. Pavilion, to be revealed at the 2015 Milan Expo, will showcase the principles of the traditional desert city. The pavilion’s interior of self-shaded streets evokes the experience of the UAE’s ancient communities, while demonstrating the natural energy efficiency of their compact urban form.
Visitors will be drawn into the site via a canyon-like space, defined by two undulating 12-metre-high walls. Influenced by ancient planning principles, the paths within the pavilion will evoke the narrow pedestrian streets and courtyards of the ancient desert city. The walls will continue throughout the site in a series of parallel waves, unifying the visitor space within a dynamic formal language designed to portray the ridges and texture of sand dunes.
Arabian Profile, in collaboration with CanBuild, will design and construct the entire development in Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC). The final and complete design of the structure will be confirmed prior to the expo itself. Upon completion of the exhibition the Pavilion will be dismantled, shipped back to the UAE and then permanently erected in the Masdar region of Abu Dhabi.
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Opera House, Dubai
The Dubai Opera House is set to become the arts and cultural hub of Dubai. Situated in the downtown area of Dubai, the opera House will hold 2,000 people and will stage operas, theatre shows, concerts, exhibitions, performance art and various other cultural highlights.
Arabian Profile has been commissioned to complete the roof structure on this prestigious project. The roofing system will be finished in Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) in order to achieve the double shaped design of the architect.
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Mleiha Visitors Centre, Sharjah
The Mleiha Visitors Centre will be an educational platform from where tourists can visit one of the largest archaeological sites in the region.
The 125,000 hectare area of Mleiha, in Sharjah, has shown evidence of findings from the late Iron Age, the Hellenistic and post-Hellenistic periods with some items dating back to 2000BC.
Arabian Profile has been commissioned to build the roof and part of the wall structure in traditional copper materials that will age in time further enhancing the natural aesthetic of the surrounding site.
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Kalbar Wildlife Visitors Centre, Sharjah
The Kalbar Wildlife Visitors centre will be an educational facility providing information about the historical importance of the natural habit within the Arabian Peninsula.
The proposed circular building will hug the surrounding landscape, creating an enclosed natural environment from which to interact with the diverse array of both flora and fauna.
Arabian Profile will be responsible for all facade and roof works ensuring the vision of the architect is brought to life.
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ITC Paris
The International Trade Center in Paris will cover 13 hectares and form an integrated complex in which to participate in congresses, corporate seminars and trade shows.
The venue will include 3 exhibition halls, a conference centre, 5 hotels, 5 residential complexes, numerous offices and retail outlets and car parking for well over 3,000 vehicles.
Arabian Profile will provide the total facade structure for all hotels and residence facilities in composite Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC). This system will be factory completed, shipped and hoisted into place on-site.
APL will also design and produce an innovative wall structure for all exhibition centres. Not only will this system ensure optimum insulation values for the fluctuation in seasonal temperatures, but will also be designed with minimal column supports. This yields maximum flexibility of internal configurations therefore allowing the interior space to be used for multifunctional events from small seminars to large sporting fixtures.
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1000 Museum, Miami
The 1000 Museum is one of the most anticipated and audacious real estate developments in South Florida and will offer a standard of living that will remain unmatched by any other condo in The United States, if not the world. Located on 1000 Biscayne Boulevard, 1000 Museum is expected to be one of the most exceptional projects on the globe.
Plans will incorporate many distinct and innovative design elements including an exoskeleton support structure that eliminates the need for interior columns, thus giving the building a remarkably modern look while maximizing interior space.
To achieve this, Arabian Profile, in cooperation with e.construct, have developed a permanent formwork system in Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC). This element of the construction phase will all be accomplished without the traditional requirement of external scaffolding or formwork.
This unrivalled and revolutionary solution offers huge savings in speed of construction and economy on costly formwork and will undoubtedly become a future option within the construction industry.
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Al Badia Golf Resort, Dubai
Al Badia Golf Resort at Dubai Festival City is home to one of the world’s most distinctive clubhouse projects - a swirling ‘wrap around’ structure of roofs and terraces on different elevations, all encircling an atrium ‘oasis’ at the core.
Situated on the banks of Dubai Creek, the Clubhouse offers magnificent views of the 7,250 yard Al Badia championship course from its restaurants, lounges, function rooms, terraces, gold shops and boutique hotel.
Arabian Profile installed 6,500m² of Reynobond cladding for the Clubhouse, including soffits and columns. Composite panels with Reynobond finish feature on the building’s distinctive roofing. APL also supplied 1,500m² of bullnoses manufactured from Glass Fribre Reinforced Polyester (GRP).
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Hamad International Airport, Doha
Hamad International Airport is Qatar’s replacement International gateway located on the outskirts of the capital, Doha. The airport terminal and runway is spread over an area of 9,000 acres and on completion of expansion works has been designed to cater for an annual capacity of 320,000 aircraft movements, 90 million passengers and 2 million tonnes of cargo. These statistics will make the Hamad International Airport the second largest airport facility in the Middle East.
Arabian Profile played a significant and integral role in the successful development of The Hamad International Airport.180,000m² of aluminium composite panels, 15,000m² of architectural and sand trap louvres and 10,000m² of metal insulated panels were engineered, manufactured, and installed to the terminal building, concourses and central utility plants.
All panels and louvres were designed and tested to EMKA certification and met with stringent requirements of the MEP contractor. The joints within the composite panels were also designed without the usage of a silicone sealant, eliminating pressured air bleed.
APL also designed and developed an air and water pressure tested composite panel joint system, using extruded aluminium framings and gaskets inclusive of a water weep system, the very first of its kind. The system was devised with the flexibility to easily replace panels with windows, doors and other ancillaries, thereby providing extended architectural freedom to the design element of the façade.
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Dubailand Theme Park, Dubai
Dubailand is set to become a regional and international tourism hub with a multifaceted district of sporting, entertainment, and retail attractions sitting alongside growing residential communities.
It is already home to a number of exciting attractions welcoming millions of visitors every year:
-Cultural entertainment at Global Village
-Motor racing action at Motor City
-World-class sporting events and sporting academies
-Shopping at Dubai Outlet Mall
The destination will continue to draw and host diverse attractions scheduled to open in the coming years reinforcing Dubai’s position as an international hub for family tourism.
Future plans for DUBAILAND feature developments such as City of Arabia, Palmarosa and Dubai Lifestyle City in addition to world-class attractions including Universal Studios and LEGOLAND to create a distinctive entertainment and lifestyle district in Dubai.
Arabian Profile, as a preliminary step to this development, was asked to produce a range of showcase models for the project. These included the design, manufacture and installation of a model Ferrari racing car, a Space Shuttle and other features.
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Dubai Tram System, Dubai
The Dubai Tram System (previously the Al Sufouh Tram) is designed to be an integral part of the Dubai transport network, linking the Dubai Metro and the Palm Monorail.
Arabian Profile was instrumental in the construction of the entire RTA Tram system, including 11 stations, 2 link bridges, as well as all service and maintenance buildings.
The stations required a 10,000m²Aluform Interfalz aluminium standing seam system over cladded aluminium composite panels. A further 10,000m² of special custom made concealed joint false ceiling panels were produced.
Translucent light and stainless steel ceiling panels, 12,000m² of aluminium composite panels and 5,000m² of high performance sand tarp and curved alumni architectural louvres were also engineered, supplied and installed.
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Ski Centre, Dubai
The Ski Centre in Dubai’s Mall Of the Emirates, itself one of the largest shopping malls in the world, recreates the wonder of Alpine mountain skiing in a 22,500 square metre indoor ski resort. Thousands of tons of snow are manufactured daily to replicate an authentic skiing environment complete with five ski runs, including one of the largest man-made slopes in the world.
Arabian Profile provided more than 24,000m² of standing seam roof systems with proprietary roof hatches and walkways. Vault barreled walls covering an area of 10,500m² were designed in structural Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP) insulated panels capable of withstanding forces up to 300 kg per m². The project also involved 4,500m² of multi-rib honeycomb panels for straight facades.
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Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah
The Al Noor Mosque is another example of Sharjah’s rich, Islamic architecture. The intricate form- work, weeping curves and spires of such mosque projects requires a thorough knowledge of Islamic design and a commitment to the finest detail.
It also demands continuous research to find advanced building materials able to preserve the beauty and integrity of these hallowed structures for generations to come.
Arabian Profile carried out Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) works in natural stone finish on all external elevations including parapet, screens, window frames, cornices, false ceilings, minaret tops and domes. A total of 5,500m² of GRC and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP) was used.
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Islamic Botanical Gardens, Sharjah
The Islamic Botanical Gardens, located on the outskirts of Sharjah, is one of a series of projects chosen to grace the celebration of Sharjah’s coronation as the Islamic Cultural Capital.
Emblazoned with fragrant flora the gardens comprise of over 50 different species of plants and trees, adding a significant aesthetic, cultural and social value to the emirate.
The facility is a work of cultural heritage that contributes to science in both botanical and biological fields and provides an environment conducive to facilitating links between Islamic cultural heritage and biodiversity.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed 1,500m² of curved Draco standing seam to the roof and façade of the building. This system was lined with gypsum board from the internal face to achieve compliance with the Sharjah Civil Defence fire rating standards.
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Cultural Square, Sharjah
Sharjah’s Cultural Square is one of the most impressive sights in the U.A.E. The square is bounded on all sides by rich Islamic architecture and dominated by an awe-inspiring sculpture of the Holy Qur'an. It is also home to the Ahmed Bin-Hanbal Mosque, the Cultural Centre, the Diwan Al Amiree and the exquisite municipal secretariat, Sharjah City Hall.
Arabian Profile has established a reputation for highly decorative adornment. For Sharjah City Hall, they made extensive use of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) with natural stone finish on parapets, screens, columns and other exterior elevations.
Similar work was undertaken on the Sharjah Ruler’s Office and Mosque, using 5,500m² of (GRC) and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP), the latter also being used for the domes of the Cultural Centre.
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Falcon Building, Doha
The Falcon’s Head in Qatar is a museum created to preserve the noble art of falconry for future generations and is located in front of a state-of-the-art intensive care falconry hospital. The hospital features operating theatres, intensive care units and recovery rooms with accommodation for both falcons and their owners.
Arabian Profile replicated the 25 metre high Falcon’s hood from a structural shell made out of plywood ribs, wooden purlins and then skinned with 3mm flexible ply wood. The structure was created in two halves with the model stretching over 50 metres in length. The ply skin was then covered with a subsequent GRP skin by means of a mould mapping system in which the actual panels were fabricated.
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Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, Baku
The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, gives a major new venue and landmark building for Baku. This truly outstanding structure cements Azerbaijan’s capital city’s emergence amongst the world’s wealthiest and will undoubtedly become one of the countries icons for many years to come.
Dedicated to the former president of Azerbaijan, the Cultural Centre houses a conference hall, an auditorium, a library and museum. Total build up construction area is 90,071 m².
Arabian Profile manufactured and provided the “outer skin” on the building featuring some 13,000 (40,000m²) unique panels of GRP and 3,150 (10,000m²) panels of GRC.
At the height of production, APL fabricated up to 70 unique GRP panels a day featuring single, double and even triple curvature designs. In addition, each panel features an identification microchip containing all information relating to that specific panel, 16,150 in total.
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The Burjuman Centre, Dubai
The Burjuman Centre opened in 1992 and has become a jewel in the crown of Middle East shopping, characterised by top brands, upmarket custom and relaxed ambience. It is a “must see” for overseas visitors and a major focus of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival.
In 2004 the Mall began a huge expansion project designed to turn it into a “total destination” incorporating luxury apartments, a business centre, conference hall and sporting facilities. The completed development of 4.4 million square feet increased the number of outlets by 50 and almost tripled available retail space.
Arabian Profile provided and installed 6,000m² of Reynobond cladding, 4,300m² of wooden features and 2,500m² of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) twisted panels. APL created insulated decking, timber ceiling works and feature facade panels, also in GRP. Their crowning achievement was the centre’s dome - 20 metres across, free standing, insulated and water proofed. Manufactured from GRP honeycomb in a special APL process, the result was a structure so light that it could be lifted from street level to roof position in only 20 minutes.
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Central Market, Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Central Market, located in the same site as the original souk, holds a special place in the history of Abu Dhabi. This 12 acre three story market (souk) was the centre of all business and trading when Abu Dhabi first started growing as a City in the early 1970's. The souk was host to nearly 1,000 traders and the hub of the city for 30+ years.
This new development is a contemporary adaptation of a typical Arabian market and home to local and international retail brands, coffee shops and a diverse range of restaurants. Abras (water taxis) take you around the souk via meandering man-made canals, and the stunning waterside complex offers alfresco dining in beautiful architectural surroundings.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed 15,000m² of glass reinforced concrete (GRC) works in a natural stone finish on all external elevations including decorative parapets, screens, window frames, cornices and false ceilings.
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Dragon Mart, Dubai
Dragon Mart is the most comprehensive showcase of Chinese wares and services seen nowhere else in the world. The largest trading hub in the Middle East, Dragon Mart is partially contained within the body of a dragon almost a kilometre long and 100 metres wide. The dragonhead alone is 220 metres long and built on two floors.
Arabian Profile supplied a variety of roof, wall and facade solutions. For the roof APL installed 66,000m² of standing seam double locking ‘Draco’ insulated system. A further 12,000m² of Reynobond composite panels were required for the walls and for curved walls, 4,500m² of standing seam honeycomb composite panels were curved to provide the required facade.
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The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall at 12 million sq. ft. is not only the biggest on the planet but is described, by developers Emaar, as “indisputably the most dramatic retail real estate development ever”.
Arabian Profile was the primary roof contractor on this prestigious project supplying and installing approximately 250,000m² of roof and wall cladding systems.
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Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, Dubai
The Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall embraces a cultural melting pot from the pages of history.
Inspired by the 14th century travels of Arab explorer Ibn Battuta, this is one of the largest themed malls in the Middle East, providing a kaleidoscope of shopping experiences from around the globe.
The mall incorporates six distinct shopping zones - an Andalusian Court, North African Court, Egyptian Court, Persian Court, Indian Court and Chinese Court. However, like Dubai, the past meets the future and Ibn Battuta is also an Aladdin’s Cave of hi-tech entertainment.
Arabian Profile used Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP) to make and install ornamental cladding, feature wall panels, column cladding and column bases and capitals, all featuring themed architecture throughout.
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Al Jubail Market, Sharjah
The Al Jubail Market replaces Sharjah’s old fish and vegetable market. The new facility now caters as the main retail market for the Emirate comprising of 403 stalls for fish, meat and vegetables under a single roof. As with all other government buildings, the new facility has been designed with an Islamic appeal with central domes and circular arches dominating the roof system.
Arabian Profile was contracted to design, manufacture and install all external Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) and Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) domes, arches and screens. The use of highly skilled craftsmanship was an integral component of this project with all screens and decorative façade elements produced in GRC with a double-sided, acid-etched stone finish.
Two 16 metre diameter GRP domes dominate the exterior of the new market complex. Each dome is comprised of 12 sections and designed to freestand without the support of any steel structure. The domes were assembled on-site using a special connection mechanism and then hoisted into position as singular units.
The arches were designed and delivered in two half’s, again, meeting the vision of the architect and ensuring a seamless façade.
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Mercato Mall, Dubai
Mercato Mall is one of the most visually pleasing shopping complexes in the entire Middle East, an architectural potpourri of Italian, French and Spanish styles. Employing rich textured hues and atmospheric lighting, the Mercato exudes an uncommon warmth belying its commercial purpose. The ornate Renaissance styling is largely inspired by Italy, as is its name which is Italian for ‘market’.
The Mediterranean flavour extends to the interior layout, which borrows from the European ‘town square’, a traditional magnet for traders and centuries-old meeting place for families and friends.
Arabian Profile carried out all exterior and ground floor cladding work on this ornately-designed building, using 8,500m² of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP).
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Sahara Centre, Sharjah
The Sahara Centre with a name and design evoking a traditional desert theme, makes its own distinctive contribution to the Emirate of Sharjah. It’s mock-tent domes are straight from the pages of Sinbad - appropriate enough for a mall intent on making shopping an adventure.
This 500,000 square foot centre boasts its own “adventureland”, a sprawling family entertainment complex mimicking an Aztec kingdom. With well over a hundred retail stores plus restaurants, cafes and cineplex, it’s easy to understand the Sahara Centre’s motto: “Go Shop. Go Play.”
Arabian Profile provided a customised solution to ensure guaranteed waterproofing of the Sahara’s multi- faceted roofing structure and distinctive arched ‘eyebrows’. Using a combination of standing seam and Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) APL provided 22,000m² of vault barrelled insulated roofing and acoustic false ceiling panels, with structural fire resistant composite decking.
An insulated inverted roofing system with bonded water-proofing was installed together with a structural steel facade supporting system.
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IKEA, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Cairo
IKEA is the world's largest home furniture store, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. The 32,000m² store on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, the largest in the Middle East, features a 6,000m² Market-Hall, 6,150m² of Showroom Furniture areas and a 550-seat, 2,100m² restaurant.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed a 20,000m² standing seam roof cladding system and a 10,700m² aluminium composite panel wall cladding system.
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Anantara Residences, Dubai
Anantara Residences is situated amidst pristine landscaped grounds on Palm Jumeirah's most exclusive and secluded islet. Delivering unparalleled quality of natural beach-front living, the residences enjoy views of iconic structures such as the Burj Al Arab, the Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed’s private island.
Arabian Profile was responsible for the supply and installation of a 9,000 M² standing seam roof cladding system.
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Zabeel Boundary Wall & Gates
The Boundary Wall and Gates at Zabeel are a unique seven kilometre enclosure, yielding a contemporary dimension to the concept of prefabricated construction. In collaboration with it’s consultants, APL developed a double sided Glass Reinforced Concrete, (GRC), wall system, inclusive of prefabricated footing, tie beams and neck columns, eliminating any on-site concrete pouring work.
Arabian Profile produced 4 meter high wall elements in 6 and 12 meter lengths together with intermediary columns and adjoining heads. These elements were lined on both faces with Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) panels displaying an intricate carpet design in three colours with an acid-etched stone finish.
In order for the elements to free stand, the interior of the elements were filled, at production stage with a special grade self-raising concrete. All required electric conduits for lanterns and LED lights were pre-laid and then delivered to site using custom designed steel frames as single units. The joints between the elements were designed for easy sliding, allowing minimal deployment of on-site manpower and accelerating erection time without impeding on associated trade works.
On account of the complex techniques involved in the GRC manufacturing process, achieving a three colour design scheme is extremely unusual. APL overcame this difficulty by the design of spraying methods performed by highly skilled craftsmen. The finish on the panels was achieved using premix designed and imported from Canbuild, Hong Kong. All elements were applied with compatible sealers to prevent water and dirt impregnation onto the GRC surface.
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Oceana Residences, Dubai
Oceana, as its name suggests, is a beach front resort community centrally located on The Palm’s Trunk. A dynamic residential and resort community, Oceana offers private beach access and panoramic views. It provides its residents a desirable all-in-one way of living: luxury, convenience, privacy and peace of mind.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed a 10,000 M² standing seam roof cladding system and 5,000 M² of Aluminium Composite panels, soffit and fascia cladding.
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Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Towers is a world-leading luxury multi-functional development, consisting of five towers, located on a multi-level podium-base, constructed above four levels of basement car parking with a total project area in excess of 500,000 square metres.
The tallest tower is 76 storeys and over 300 metres (984 feet) in height, which places Etihad Towers in the building category of ‘Super-talls’. The office tower has approximately 46,000 square meters of leasable area, distributed over 48 floors. The three residential towers have a total of 885 apartments, from one bedroom to penthouse apartments, distributed over a total combined figure of 179 floors.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed a 10,000m² standing seam roof cladding system with a Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) covering and a 3,200m² aluminium composite panel soffit system.
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Al Lisaili Race Track, Dubai
The Al Lisaili Race Track is testament to the U.A.E.’s continued demand to maintain traditional ways of life in a modern society. Camel racing has less to do with sport than with preserving a deep-rooted part of Arabian heritage and culture.
Camel racing today is flourishing and this is evidenced by the building of specially constructed courses such as the Al Lisaili track in Dubai.
Arabian Profile made widespread use of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) to provide a range of panels for the stadium grandstand, VIP majilis building and entrance canopies. These included bull nose panels, decorative fins and feature panels for gables.
APL also supplied Reynobond soffit panels for all buildings. This project was a construction milestone in the U.A.E. making the first known use of GRP for structural as well as feature applications.
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Aspire Sports Hall, Doha
The Aspire Sports Hall is the largest indoor stadium in the world. This futuristic sporting mammoth is the pride of Qatar, boasting a 250 metre free span and housing athletic facilities among the best on earth. The space-age Khalifa Stadium dome is set in a sprawling sporting campus covering nearly 300,000m². It is the centrepiece of a Qatari government initiative called ASPIRE which aims to nurture fledging athletic talent and create stars of the future.
Arabian Profile played a pivotal role in materials, design and construction, persuading the client to change the project specifications and substantially reducing costs in the process. Responding to on-site challenges, APL devised a wholly innovative solution, erecting the dome’s internal false ceiling without scaffolding.
In all APL provided 55,000m² of acoustic false ceiling with hanging system, roof purlins, a roof intermediate cladding layer and Reynobond roof finish cladding, all for a coverage area of 85,000m². 1,500m² of Lexan panels and curtain walling systems were also supplied for a feature conical tower plus 4,500m² of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP) and honeycomb canopies for all entrances.
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Autodrome Stadium, Dubai
The Autodrome Stadium leans stiffly backwards like a driver bracing for a sudden collision. It is a dynamic architectural technique designed to heighten visual impact, adding further to the drama of world classmotor racing.
Dubai Autodrome is now the Middle East’s motor racing hub and the Grandstand is its undoubted centrepiece. Accommodating nearly 7,000 spectators, it occupies the highest point on the site, towering above the track and affording spectacular views of all the action.
Apart from its unique sight lines, the Grandstand incorporates other innovative design features. It also houses corporate entertainment suites and hospitality boxes for sponsors guests and VIP’s.
Arabian Profile installed a standing seam roof cladding system, 10,000m² of Reynobond composite panels, 3mm solid aluminium, powder coated and perforated panels, plus aluminium and honeycomb panels for the soffits and extruded aluminium sunshades.
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Automdrome Marketing and Management Building, Dubai
The Automdrome Marketing and Management Building is an integral entity of the thrills and glamour of motor racing in Dubai. The building gazes directly down onto the circuit forming an essential part of the track architecture.
In common with the grandstand, the Marketing HQ is designed for maximum visual effect, sharing the same lea-back or ‘dynamic balance” principles as all the other buildings encircling the track.
Arabian Profile redesigned and built the entire architectural envelope of the building, using 4,500m² of Reynobond composite panels, 3mm solid aluminium, powder coated and perforated panels plus extruded aluminium sunshades and a standing seam system for the roof.
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Millennium Grandstand, Dubai
The Millennium Grandstand was the former home of the internationally renowned Meydan Racecourse. Built on five levels, the Grandstand offered a bird’s eye view of all the race action with the top deck providing a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding landscape.
Arabian Profile manufactured and installed 36,000m² of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) curved in 3-D cladding for gables and stair podiums. The success of the project helped Millennium Grandstand win wide acclaim from architectural and sporting worlds.
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Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is arguably one of the world's finest and state of the art cricket grounds. It was opened in May 2004 and staged its inaugural first-class match in November that year. With a capacity of 20,000 it has hosted a variety of international and domestic games.
Boasting the biggest known cantilever at the time of construction, the Grandstand appropriately assumes the shape of a cricket cap rim.
Arabian Profile manufactured and installed 17,200m² of Reynobond composite panels for cladding of the stadium roof, soffits and facades. Nose panels for the roofing system were also provided in Raynobond and accommodated by overhang cantilever trusses of galvanised steel specially designed and produced by APL.
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White City Office Building, Baku
The Baku White City Office Building has received awards for Office Architecture and Development at the Asia Pacific Property Awards. A development of an international level, Baku White City Office Building features offices and commercial areas. The structure is 50 metres in height and has a total area of 20,000m².
Arabian Profile engineered, produced and delivered 12,000m² of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) panels and supervised all installation works. All panels were manufactured using fire retardant materials certified to class 0 of BS specifications.
In order to achieve the desired double-curved shapes, the panels were produced using a custom-made mould system, ensuring the flowing architectural feature of the building envelope.
In addition to the GRP panels, Arabian Profile also supplied a standing seam roofing system, double curved with convex and concave shapes and the crown cladded in GRP.
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Swarovski Headquarters, Dubai
Swarovski has been synonymous with crystal for over a century and it was inevitable that a sparkling solution would be sought for the frontage of the company’s Middle East headquarters in Jebel Ali. A collaboration between Swarovski International and Arabian Profile, in association with Glass House, harnessed the special skills of all three enterprises to produce a truly memorable facade.
Arabian Profile manufactured and installed special honeycomb panels with cut-outs which were then carved into glass panels featuring 488,000 Swarovski crystals affixed to a mirror on the backside of the glass. The result is a rich, elegant and sophisticated background literally reflecting the qualities of the client’s brand.
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The Al Ain Diwan, Alain
The Al Ain Diwan Building in Al Ain accommodates executive offices, majlis and meeting rooms of the Ruler’s Representative and Undersecretaries and stands as a striking, landmark feature to this booming area.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed 2000m² standing seam roof cladding system and 4000m² of Aluminium composite panel bull nose, columns and fascia cladding.
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Al Naboodah Showroom, Abu Dhabi
Al Naboodah Real Estate Investment LLC was launched in 1975. Specialising in Property Management, Facilities Management and Real Estate Development for a privately-owned portfolio, the company manages the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group’s commercial and residential developments. These include showrooms, offices, warehouses, as well as villa compounds and apartment buildings throughout The Emirates.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed 18,000m² of standing seam curved roof and wall cladding system with Aluminium Composite panels.
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, is arguably the only hotel in the world which could stand in the shadow of the Burj Al Arab and not be totally eclipsed. Indeed the “billowing sail” of the “Burj” and the “breaking wave” design of the Jumeirah Beach were both inspired by the great seafaring legacy of Arabia - and one is unimaginable without the other.
The award-winning “Jumeirah” is part of the luxury hospitality group, Jumeirah International, and has earned a number of accolades, including “Worlds Best Resort Hotel”. Visitors have spent an entire vacation without venturing far from its idyllic private beach - such is the diversity of leisure, shopping and sporting activities available.
Arabian Profile installed 20,000m² of 6mm Reynobond composite panels, Kynar 55 system (Duranar Plus), for the exterior cladding of this uniquely designed hotel facade. Reynobond is a superior product of great design flexibility, allowing the fabrication of very difficult shapes by APL’s experienced craftsman. -
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Fairmont Hotel, Dubai
The Fairmont Dubai is proof positive that business and pleasure can be combined to dramatic effect in prestige hotel projects. A landmark structure in the corporate heart of the city, the Fairmont provides for both the quintessential business traveller and those seeking the ultimate in leisure and recreation.
The hotels’ virtual offices, DSL lines and wireless internet facilities provide a stark contrast to the handcrafted mosaics of its Romanesque Spa, Jacuzzi and swimming pools. This combination of modern and traditional is further enhanced by multicultural influences in its striking interior design.
Arabian Profile carried out a broad range of work, installing 8,500m² of stainless steel and composite cladding, 4,000m² of ornate Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) ceiling panels and poly carbonate feature cladding for the bridge and internal space frame of the building.
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Fairmont Hotel, Palm Jumeirah
The Fairmont The Palm, aptly named after the iconic Dubai Palm Jumeirah, is located on the world’s largest man-made island, shaped in the form of a palm tree. This 5 star beach hotel combines contemporary decor with everyday functionality, highlighted by unique Arabic Mashrabiya architectural fixtures.
Arabian Profile was contracted to design, fabricate and install the Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) envelope cladding works, consisting of several domes and mashrabiyascreens, totalling 7,000m².
Production of the domes posed several challenges including the need for a double-sided, acid-etched stone finish. APL’s design department engineered the elements with necessary stiffeners to ensure that adequate structural requirements were met without using a traditional steel support structure.
To provide the desired colour scheme and more importantly consistency, fabrication was carried out using premix on the entire project supply.
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Burj Al Arab, Dubai
The Burj Al Arab, is recognised as the world’s finest and only 7 Star hotel and an international symbol for the Emirate of Dubai. A true architectural wonder, the Burj Al Arab was designed to replicate a huge billowing sail which soars a majestic 321 metres into the sky. It is a major tourist attraction and has become one of the world’s most photographed buildings.
Arabian Profile made a unique contribution to this project, designing, building and erecting 305 visually stunning internal balconies.
APL built a factory on site to mould 36,000m² of composite panels with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP), featuring a textured finish with honeycomb backing and insulated with fire-rated rockwool.
Rival plans estimated a project duration of 24 months and a weight of more than 6 tons for each sail wall and balcony panel. APL completed the job in 12 months with panels weighing 3.5 tons. This achieved a total weight reduction of 900 tons and fire retardancy more than twice specification.
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Dubai Marina Mall
The Address Dubai Marina Mall is a 5-star luxury Hotel and Serviced Apartment building located near the Jumeirah Beach Residences in the Heart of Dubai Marina, directly connected to the Dubai Marina Mall. Consisting of 35 stories, the building has 12 floors of hotel rooms and 23 floors of serviced apartments.
Arabian Profile engineered and produced 22,000m² of GRC panels, with a double-sided, acid-etched stone finish to provide a uniform theme of the neighbouring JBR development architecture. This included the fabrication of GRC condensation and rain water dispersal and drainage systems to ensure a uniform and seamless monolithic aesthetic.
A unique feature of APL’s contribution to this project was the creation of a unitised mounting system, a concept realised for the first time in the region. This specially designed mounting mechanism greatly accelerated the erection process saving valuable time and costs to the contractor.`
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Mina A’Salam, Dubai
Mina A’Salam is the ultimate Arabian experience, a place where majestic wind towers stand guard over a perfectly recreated world of tradition, culture and legendary hospitality. This ‘harbour of peace’ forms the gateway to Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai’s celebrated Arabian coastal resort.
With the emphasis on authenticity at every level, Mina A’Salam carried out painstaking research and insisted on using only the finest materials and craftsmanship. Every one of its 292 rooms is a tribute to Arabian design, fabrics and artisanship.
Arabian Profile carried out a diverse range of works using 4,300m² of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) to create a perfect stone finish on all exterior elevations including parapets, screens, window frames, cornices, false ceilings, brackets, columns and pergolas.
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Yas Viceroy Marina Hotel, Abu Dhabi's
The Yas Viceroy Marina Hotel is Yas Island Abu Dhabi's premier hotel. The interiors of this resort embody a contemporary fusion of elegance and momentum, created with sensuous curves and sleek lines. Guests marvel at the incredible LED canopy that not only emits a concert of colour and shade but also embraces the exhilarating Yas Marina Formula 1™ Circuit, the world's first building designed to span a Grand Prix race circuit.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed a 6,000m² standing seam roof cladding system and a 7,300m² aluminium panel and Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) bull nose wall cladding system.
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The Al Bahr Towers, Abu Dhabi
The Al Bahr Towers serve as the headquarters for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC). This iconic structure boasts an incredible mashrabiya facade that pays homage to traditional Arabian architecture and design. The geometric patterns that comprise the facade include over 1,000 moving elements that contract and expand during the day protecting the towers from the relentless sun's glare. While reducing solar gain by 50 percent, the facade also reduces the building’s dependence on artificial light.
For ADIC and Abu Dhabi, the Al Bahar Towers are a shining example of how to use the latest in modern technology while rooting a building in its cultural context. Traditional Arabian architecture long helped locals survive under the most extreme weather conditions. As Abu Dhabi strives towards environmental sustainability and cultural integrity, the Al Bahar Towers stand tall as an example of how the new and old can coexist.
Arabian Profile supplied and installed 2,100m² of standing seam roof cladding with Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) tiles at the podium roof. A further 18,100m² of aluminium composite panels of internal cladding and a 4000m² inverted water proofed insulated roof cladding system were installed.
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