Abraj Towers
Etihad in Joint Venture with ALDAR to open staff housing development
Etihad Airways is to open a purpose-built, new housing development close to Abu Dhabi airport to help accommodate its rapidly expanding workforce.
The Abraj Towers housing development, opposite the airline's new headquarters building, is close to completion and will open in phases. The first phase consists of nearly 200 one-bedroom apartments, the first of which will become available later this month.
The new project has been developed as part of a joint venture between Etihad Airways and ALDAR Properties.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways' chief executive, said: "As Etihad's workforce continues to grow, the need for good quality affordable staff housing is a top priority.
"By working with ALDAR we have been able to provide a sizeable housing development, built to the high standards and ideally located for many hundreds of our employees."
The community around Abraj Towers will eventually house more than 1,000 staff in one, two, and three-bedroom furnished and unfurnished apartments with balconies and, when completed in 2009, will include a 2,363 square metre supermarket and a 1,402 square metre gym facility, as well as a swimming pool and other amenities.
Ronald Barrott, Chief Executive Officer of ALDAR Properties, said: "Partnering with leading Abu Dhabi companies to further develop the future of the Emirate has been a core component of our success to date, and will remain a commitment for the future.
"Etihad shares our dedication to exceed global quality standards, and we look forward to working with the airline on future projects."
Etihad's human resources department reviews constantly the suitability of new housing projects for its expanding workforce. The team is currently in discussions with ALDAR and other developers about further housing projects.
Etihad currently boasts 5,700 staff worldwide, including more than 4,850 based in the United Arab Emirates.
(This article is from 2008)
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I wonder are all new joiners being put in this new development?