DUBAI: 12 October, 2009 - Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, developers of Dubai Pearl, today announced the completion of concrete raft pouring at the development's Tower 2 (North Tower).
This marks Dubai Pearl's achievement of a key construction milestone with the installation of three of the Middle East's largest rafts on Tower 1, Tower 2 and Tower 3 of the iconic project.
Al Habtoor Leighton, contractors for the project, utilised a 300-plus workforce in each work shift over two working days to deliver the 11,000 cubic metre raft. Ten pumps and 1,200 truckloads of concrete reinforcements were poured into the 8.07 metres excavation.
This latest construction milestone will allow the commencement of works on the super structure for Towers 1 and 2 over the next few days.
Around 44,000 cubic meters of concrete will be poured into the foundation of the four-tower project, in addition to utilising over 10,000 tonnes of steel reinforcements.
Located opposite the Palm Jumeirah islands, Dubai Pearl is designed to offer spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf. Through integrating first-class facilities, it will shape a pedestrian friendly, 24-hour living city boasting a spectrum of commercial, retail, residential, hospitality and leisure components. Dubai Pearl will also feature a 1,800-seater performing arts theatre to cater to the demands of Dubai's growing cultural calendar and complement the project's entertainment offering.
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Dubai Pearl
Dubai Pearl is a world class, mixed-use luxury development being implemented by Pearl Dubai FZ LLC. Overlooking the Palm Jumeirah island in the heart of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, a state-of-the-art business cluster and home to global IT and media companies.
Dubai Pearl is a landmark destination offering spectacular views of the Dubai coast. The development will redefine the pulse of new Dubai providing a 24-hour living city with commercial, retail, residential and leisure facilities. Designed with people in mind to create an all year round walkable environment, the Dubai Pearl will service the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and its communities.
Dubai Pearl's prime location will offer an unparalleled combination of free-hold in the convenience of a free zone with luxury, energy efficient sustainability and state-of-the-art technology.
For further information on Dubai Pearl please contact:
Mathilda Saad
JiWin
Tel: +9714 361 3879 (direct)
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+97150 699 9890
Fax: +9714 388 8001
Email: mathilda.saad@jiwin.ae
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