30,000 square feet project to be a significant addition to the Meydan City

DUBAI, UAE, Jan 28th 2007: Dubai Contracting Company (DCC)- a leading international contracting company headquartered in Dubai has been awarded a turnkey contract to construct a new mixed-use tower in Meydan City. 

Located in the heart of Dubai's new urban frontier, the project comprises a total built up area of 300,000 square feet dedicated to luxurious residential commercial and office spaces. The tower is a significant addition to the Meydan City development, comprising of 26 stories, including two basements, a ground level, and five podium floors. 

Catering to both professional and residential needs, this high-quality, modern tower will reflect the impeccable standards applied in all of DCC's turnkey projects.

"Located seven kilometers from the Dubai International Airport, Meydan City is positioned as a major future hub for Dubai, and the expectations for the project are high," said Mr. Ian Harper, Contracts Director at DCC. 

He added, "The new mixed-use tower will offer nothing but the best: the finest design housing the finest facilities and amenities. We will also be considering the implementation of multiple Green Building features at the design stage."

Meydan City occupies 40 million square feet of space within nearly fifteen million square feet of land, strategically positioned next to Burj Dubai and the Dubai Festival City. The plots in the community enjoy stunning waterfront, canal, and promenade views, while the Meydan Marina can accommodate more than 80 luxury boats and yachts.

Further proposals from Meydan City include a tramline, planned to transport over 10,000 passengers every hour from Meydan City to the Meydan Racecourse, which is scheduled to open by the Dubai World Cup in 2010.

Dubai Contracting company's impressive portfolio of projects features some of the finest landmarks in the Gulf region and beyond, and the new mixed-use tower in Meydan City is the very latest addition to the company's portfolio.

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About DCC
DCC is a leading international contracting company headquartered in Dubai. From its inception in 1962, DCC has been committed to achieving the highest standards in its field. DCC offers a wide range of services ranging from construction and turnkey projects to service contracts. With an eye towards the future, DCC established early alliances with leading international architectural, design and engineering firms, and began to build a network of companies which, though launched in the United Arab Emirates, soon rose to global prominence. Today, after four decades of achievements that persistently raised the bar on excellence, the company's reputation is well-established in some of the world's most striking skylines.

For further information, please contact:
Wissam Otaky, Dubai Contracting Company LLC,
PO Box 232 Dubai,
UAE
T +971 4 333 7100 
F +971 4 333 0821
M +971 50 383 1880
E wotaky@dcc-group.com

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