R Select Awards AED 90m Construction Contract to Tech Group
Tue 05 January 2016
R Select, the retail division of R Holding, is all set to start the construction of the fifth mall under the CityLife Concept. The first four malls have been launched at Al Jurf, Al Hamidiyah, Al Zorah and Ajman Creek.
R Select is now ready to launch CityLife Tallah, a project boasting of a built up area of 230,000 square feet and a construction cost of AED 90m. The mall will be built in close proximity to the new campus of City University College of Ajman.
In a statement, Imran Khan, CEO of R Select said, “We look forward to working with Tech Group again, who are well-recognized for the quality and excellence of their work.”
He further added, “The mall is going to be built in close proximity to the new campus of City University College of Ajman. The mall is located at a strategic location, which is on the junction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Ammar Road. It will invite substantial traffic from the neighboring emirates, for ease of access from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, as well as consumers from the Emirate of Ajman.”
Speaking about the project Mr. Shiraz Hassan, CEO of Tech Group said, “We are pleased to be working with R Select again for the construction of CityLife Tallah. Tech Group, being recognized for its excellence and on-time delivery of high-quality projects, is excited to bring its expertise and outstanding reputation to the retail sector of Ajman via its association with R Select. We foresee a great working relationship with R Select.”
The project model has been developed by Proarc Architects & Engineering Consultants, who also hold credit for designing the previous CityLife Malls.
Mr. Anees Moideen, Principal Architect of Proarc Architects and Engineering Consultants said, “We are proud to continue our partnership with R Select in developing the design for the fifth mall under the CityLife brand. CityLife Tallah, with its elegant, urban design combined with functionality, the ease of accessibility and outstanding amenities will prove to be the kind of project that will serve to stimulate investors’ attention into the Emirate of Ajman.”
R Select launched the CityLife brand in 2013, with the innovative concept of developing neighborhood malls, strategically located in catchment-rich areas aiming to cater to consumers’ needs in various segments. Prominent retail groups like Abudhabi Corp, Kenz and Hyperpanda are among the tenants at CityLife Malls.