Dolmen Casino

Description Situated along the beautiful Qawra coast of St. Paul’s Bay, the Dolmen Hotel in Malta enjoys beautiful sea views and is only a short walk from the Malta National Aquarium, Bugibba Square and minutes away from the towns of St. Julian’s and Malta’s Capital City of Valletta. Presentation of the Oracle Casino & Dolmen Hotel St Paul's Bay Malta. At the Oracle Casino, players will find table games of Blackjack, Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Punto banco and Three Card Poker. Slots, Derby and Electronic Roulette are also featured and VIP rooms are available for high rollers. Guests can relax at one of the themed bars, or try their luck at the hotel casino. Bikes, boats and jet skis can be rented at reception, and there is even a diving school. The historic port of Valletta is a 25-minute drive from Dolmen Hotel Malta, and on-site parking is available for an additional charge.

Dolmen City is a mixed-use complex,^[1] situated on the waterfront of Clifton, in Karachi, Pakistan. It is made up of four towers: Tower A, Tower B, Harbour Front, and Executive Tower. At the base of the complex is the Dolmen Mall, a three-level shopping mall built in 2011 with an area of 600,000 sq ft (56,000 m²), and 130 stores - including several international brands.^[2] The total area of the entire Dolmen City complex is 3,441,340 sq ft (319,711 m²).^[3]

Dolmen Sport Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Dolmen Sport Resort also features a garden, beach/pool umbrellas, and an elevator. The 4 star superior Dolmen Resort Hotel set on the Qawra seafront is another well established hotel within the hospitality division of the Group. It owes its name to the Neolithic megaliths which stand in its grounds. Extensively refurbished in 2017, the 4 star hotel is beautifully located at the water’s edge and boasts 408 guest rooms and 38 highly finished superior rooms and suites with.

History[edit]

Dolmen City's site was originally the site of a casino,^[4] which was closed in 1978 during the dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq before it was formally opened.^[5] The site was purchased for 100 million rupees, but was valued at 50 billion rupees by 2019.^[4] The complex was owned by the International Complex Project - a venture which was 20% owned by the Arif Habib Group, and 80% by the Dolmen Group.^[6] Since June 2015, the companies have listed some of their shares as part of the Dolmen City REIT on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.^[7]

Construction of the Dolmen City complex began in 2005,^[8] and was completed in phases. The site's branch of Dolmen Mall was completed in 2011,^[9] while the Harbour Front Tower and Executive Towers were completed in 2019. Towers A and B were topped out in 2019,^[8] but have not yet been inaugurated.

Office towers[edit]

Towers A and B are 150 m (490 ft) in height, 40 floors each,^[10] made of concrete.^[8] They were designed by architect Arshad Shahid Abdulla.^[8] Both house corporate offices, while Tower B will also host a hotel on its ten top floors.^[11]

Executive Tower is a 17-floor corporate office building,^[12] and is home to co-working space company Regus.^[13] Harbour Front is an office building with 19 floors, and houses some multinational corporations such as Mitsubishi and Procter & Gamble.^[14] The occupancy rate in Harbour Front is 92% as of Q1 2020.^[15]

Dolmen Mall[edit]

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Dolmen Mall, a 3-level shopping mall built in 2011 with an area of 600,000 sq ft (56,000 m²), of which 547,924 sq ft (50,903.8 m²) are leasable.^[14] It has 130 stores, including several international brands.^[2][16] There are several Pakistani chains as well, including Khaadi.^[16] The occupancy rate of the mall is 98.3% as of Q1 2020.^[15]

Dolmen City REIT[edit]

The occupancy rate for Dolmen Mall stood at 98.3 percent in 2020, while those of the Harbour Front Building stood at 92 percent in 2020.^[17]

Gallery[edit]

• Dolmen Mall at Dolmen City

• Dolmen City pictured in 2019 under construction, with the under-construction Bahria Icon Tower visible to the right

• Harbour Front tower on the left, with the Executive Tower on the right.

• Aerial view of Clifton, with Dolmen City visible along the coast near the Bagh Ibne Qasim park

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References[edit]

1. ^'Dolmen City Buildings'. www.emporis.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
2. ^ ^ab'Dolmen Mall Clifton Dolmen Group'. www.dolmengroup.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
3. ^'Dolmen City ASA'. asa.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
4. ^ ^abAlam, Kazim (2019-10-21). 'A seller of optimism'. dawn.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18. Similarly, the old casino complex in Clifton on which Dolmen Mall and Harbour Front now exist was originally purchased for only Rs100m. Today, the value of the listed portion of that property is in excess of Rs50bn.
5. ^Qutubuddin; Issue date April 28, 1978; Updated March 15, 2015. 'General Zia-ul-Haq closes down Pakistan's first-ever casino'. India Today. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
6. ^Tribune.com.pk (2015-06-09). 'Foot in the boom: Small-time investors look to own Dolmen City'. The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
7. ^Tribune.com.pk (2016-05-17). 'Real Estate Investment Trust: Arif Habib Group holding back new schemes'. The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
8. ^ ^abcd'Dolmen City Tower A - The Skyscraper Center'. www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
9. ^'Pakistan's commercial hub faces growing extortion menace'. Reuters. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
10. ^'Dolmen City Office Tower B, Karachi'. www.emporis.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
11. ^'Hotel & Sky Tower Dolmen Group'. www.dolmengroup.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
12. ^'The Executive Tower, Karachi'. www.emporis.com. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
13. ^'Regus Pakistan'. Regus Pakistan.
14. ^ ^ab'Dolmen City REIT – Arif Habib Dolmen REIT'. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
15. ^ ^abResearch, B. R. (2020-01-21). 'Dolmen City REIT- slowing consumerism?'. Business Recorder. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
16. ^ ^ab'Directory'. Dolmen Mall.
17. ^Research, B. R. (2020-01-21). 'Dolmen City REIT- slowing consumerism?'. Brecorder. Retrieved 2020-09-27.

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A VARIETY OF DINING EXPERIENCE

DELIGHT IN OUR RESTAURANTS & BARS IN MALTA

When you visit The Dolmen Hotel, you’ll be spoiled for choice for great food and drink. We have a number of eateries where you can sample some of the freshest, tastiest and most interesting food cooked by our excellent chefs.

Based on a philosophy of using genuine and authentic Maltese produce of the highest quality and following time-honoured methods of preparation, the Dolmen Hotel is one of the best dining places in Malta to appreciate delicious international and national cuisine.

Carvv Steakhouse is the latest addition to the Dolmen Hotel outlets. It is our interpretation of the traditional and sought after American Steakhouse. Within the premises, we have combined a bistro-like ambiance with that bold steakhouse flare that also translates onto our delectable dishes.

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Unpretentious but beautifully prepared Mediterranean cuisine is served for lunch and dinner at Menhir restaurant. The Menhir is also the venue where a full buffet breakfast is served, catering for all tastes.

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The Cafe Delos, located on the Qawra Front, is the ideal venue for young and old, offering a tempting Italian a la carte dinner menu featuring hot and cold antipasti, fresh salads, delicious pasta dishes and a wide range of pizzas. The Café Delos also offers an extensive range of hot take-away dishes for dining in the sophisticated surroundings of your own house.

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The freshest fish and seafood can be savoured at Batubulan Sunset Grill, a stylish beachfront eatery with the resort’s lively Beach Club next door.

All restaurants are family friendly, featuring a special children’s menu.