Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today officially announced that it
has awarded the development contract for the first phase of its Dubai
Trade Centre District (DTCD) to Al Jaber L.E.G.T. Engineering &
Contracting (ALEC) in a deal valued at AED 3.35 billion.
The contract will see ALEC take on the responsibility for the
construction of Phase One of the integrated commercial destination,
which will include over 240,000 square metres of Grade A office space,
along with a premium range of meeting, retail and hospitality
facilities.
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, DWTC, said: "We are
designing DTCD to be a world-class urban destination at the core of
Dubai's commercial district, offering a blend of high-end office
and retail space complemented by luxury lifestyle offerings. Delivering
a consistent standard of excellence across every aspect of the project
requires that we leverage the professionalism and expertise of the best
in the industry. In awarding ALEC the contract for the first phase of
development, we believe we have selected the right firm to enable the
highest quality result."
DWTC's other partners on the DTCD project include world
renowned companies including Hopkins Architects to the WSP Group for
structural engineering, and the Mace Group for project management.DTCD
is one of the most significant redevelopment projects currently being
undertaken in the region, transforming the entire area surrounding the
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) in the
commercial heart of Dubai into a business quarter of unsurpassed
quality.
Kez Taylor, Managing Director, ALEC said: "As a leading
contractor, we have experience with a number of the region's most
iconic projects, and fully understand the enormous responsibility of
delivering them on schedule and to the highest possible standard. DTCD
is a truly remarkable project that will create a bold new business
landmark at the heart of the UAE, and we are very proud to be involved
in its development."
A major factor in awarding the contract was the focus upon
providing the highest standard of sustainable development within the
construction plan. DWTC a pioneering company in the region to base its
development strategies on sustainability principles, aiming to meet
highest LEED environmental standards, in line with the directive of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
As well as finalising the construction contract, DWTC has also
signed agreements with four major hotel operators to provide 1,150 rooms
and 500 serviced apartments within the District in Phase One. Earlier
this month, DWTC named Amanresorts and GHM as operators of a prestigious
signature destination that will anchor the hospitality offering within
DTCD, as well as finalising a management agreement with Accor
Hospitality for a new Ibis Hotel in the District.About DWTCWith a vision
to make Dubai the world's leading destination for all major
exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved into a
multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and
Exhibitions Management and Real Estate.
Complementary to the primary service offerings are a range of value
added services from media/advertising, engineering and technical
consultation and wedding planning, event and security services and an
award winning hospitality portfolio. For more information about DWTC
visit us at www.dwtc.com
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