Ocean Tower formerly named as Sofitel Tower got inaugurated by the Gate Keeper of Khana Ka’ba sheikh Abdul Qadir Al Shaibi. The project comprises of PKR 7 Billion or 71.3 million USD. The Ocean Tower previously named as Sofitel Tower was designed for the construction of International Hotel chains in Pakistan but the administration abandoned the decision to do so due to the bad law and order situation in the Provincial City of Sindh. After this decision by Sofitel a private firm Siddiqson Group and Triple Tree Associates took the charge of under construction building and completed it in 2012.
Achievements:
Architect: Yawar Jilani and Mahboob Khan [ARCOP Associates Pvt. Ltd.]
Construction Companies: Siddiqsons, Rafiqsons, Paragon Constructors Pvt. Ltd.
Owner : AAA Associates.
Broke the record of MCB Tower to become the Tallest building of Karachi
Broke the record of MCB Tower to become the Tallest building of Pakistan
119 meters or 393 feet of height
Was originally going to be partnered with Sofitel (Chain of Hotels) but Sofitel dropped out.
It was changed to Ocean Tower after being bought by AAA Associates
Located on Khayaban-e-Roomi or Do Talwar in Clifton, Karachi opposite Emerald Tower.
On the same plot of Ocean Tower was the Mideast Hospital which was demolished after which this tower was made.
Total cost of Rs 7 Billion or $71 Million.
Can withstand earthquakes up to 8.5 in magnitude.