Work on Towers' Superstructure Commences at Luxury Development
DUBAI: 16 November, 2009 - Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, developers of the Dubai Pearl luxury development, today announced the milestone completion of the fourth and final raft foundation pour, achieved within the timeline of four months.
The raft foundation on Tower 4 of the project consisted of 11,500 cubic meters of concrete, 2,500 metric tonnes of steel reinforcements and took a record 30 hours in one continuous pour to complete.
Santhosh Joseph, President and CEO of Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, said: "We have embarked on a mission to create a landmark development and with this milestone achieved, we are yet another step closer. We are committed to delivering a project in line with the exacting construction standards required to achieve the Gold LEED certification.
"We will now move into the next phase of construction, starting with work on the superstructure of the Towers, in addition to placing the core walls and reinforcements for the columns."
The excavation for the four towers, measuring 8.07 meters from the bottom of the raft to the ground level, was completed in eight weeks. Each foundation slab is 3.25 meters thick and has a cubic area of 3072 sq meters.
A total of around 44,000 cubic meters of concrete were poured into the foundation of the four-towers on the project, in addition to utilising over 10,000 tonnes of steel reinforcements.
Conceived as the ultimate mixed use destination, Dubai Pearl is a fully integrated, sustainable living city that aims to achieve life in balance through the elements of work, play, stay and live.
Located in the heart of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, overlooking Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Pearl will be the centre of the New Dubai metropolis.
An enclave of luxury and leisure, Dubai Pearl will comprise elegant residences, world class hotels and entertainment facilities under some of the most renowned global names including Baccarat, Bellagio, MGM Grand and Skylofts. Alongside these homes, Dubai Pearl will host premium offices, international retail and some of Dubai's top dining spots.
Dubai Pearl will be a new global landmark on Dubai's skyline that redefines simplicity of design and the efficient use of space.
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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 operated by TECOM Investments 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.
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