Fahaheel Water Front

Architectural/Engineering Design and Construction Supervision
Awards

Client

Al Tamdeen Real Estate Company

Services

Architectural/Engineering Design and Construction Supervision

Cost

KD 15.0 million

Data

42,000 m2 of shopping and recreational space with a new dhow harbour/marina and public beach

Status

Completed 2005

Associate

Dar Al Omran, Jordan

Al Tamdeen Real Estate Company were awarded this project on a BOT basis by Kuwait Municipality, having successfully won an earlier design competition.

Gulf Consult were commissioned to lead a design team to undertake, on a fast track basis, Full Design and Tender Documents for the redevelopment of the existing Fahaheel Fish Market and Dhow Harbour with the creation of:

  • New fresh fish, meat and vegetable market
  • Recreational complex comprising restaurants, cafes and three cinemas
  • 1 km of new beach facilities
  • Substantially increased Dhow Harbour, to include moorings for fishing boats (adjoining the fish market) and Luxury Marina (adjoining the recreational complex)

Site works also included parking for 600 cars, substantial improvements to the public highway and utility diversions.

Design Work and Management was led by Gulf Consult, supported for Detailed Architecture by Dar Al Omran of Jordan and for Marine Works by Mouchel of UK.