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Construction Contractors News

Uptown Tower development in full swing with 68

floors completed

DMCC, one of the world’s flagship
free zones and Government of Dubai
Authority on commodities trade and
enterprise, has announced that work
on its Uptown Tower development
is in full swing, with the project
currently standing at 260 metres,
with 68 floors completed.
According to a statement from
DMCC, significant progress has
been made throughout 2021, with
more than 12 million manhours
completed without lost time due
to injury in the construction of
the first supertall tower in the
Uptown Dubai District.
It added that the façade work has filtering out harsh glare,” he added.
reached level 45, with an overall total of 8,500 panels Standing at 340m tall, Uptown Tower will feature
to be installed once completed. 188 hotel rooms and suites, restaurants, conference
Additionally, mechanical, electrical and plumbing facilities, Grade A office space, and 229 branded
works are in progress, while empower chilled water residences. It will be the centre point of the Uptown
have been connected and Dewa transformers have Dubai District – a 24-hour neighbourhood featuring
been installed, it added. dining and high-end retail outlets, in addition to a
Executive Chairman and CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem central entertainment plaza with leading global hotels
said: “We are proud to be the driving force behind and businesses.
Uptown Dubai, which is set to become one of the Paul Ashton, Executive Director (Property) said: “As
most exceptional urban districts in the emirate. we continue to develop new premium business hubs,
As the already iconic Uptown Tower inches closer retail experiences as well as residential and lifestyle
towards completion, its status as the first super-tall destinations within the free zone, our focus remains
tower in the district will only be matched by its value on catering to the evolving needs of our members,
as a destination for businesses and residents who will residents and visitors.”
benefit from its premium commercial, residential and The Uptown Dubai district is set to become one
leisure facilities.” of the most dynamic and sought-after mixed-use
“Guided by a smart and sustainable construction communities in the emirate, setting the benchmark
strategy, Uptown Tower is set to be a Leed Gold for urban destinations worldwide, Ashton said.
certified building and will be home to DMCC “With the commencement of office space preleasing,
Headquarters,” he stated. Uptown Tower is seeing strong interest from prospective
“Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, businesses looking to grow their operations in the
this architecture marvel replicates the brilliance region as well as from individuals wanting to take
of diamonds through its faceted glass façade that advantage of its unique location and wide range of
illuminates the interior spaces with natural light while unparalleled onsite amenities,” he added.

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