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Construction Contracts

Gulf Contractors wins Abu Dhabi island

interchange contract

The scope of work includes construction of a new “Works on the new highway interchange continue
highway interchange on Sheikh Khalifa Highway to provide visibility for the project and demonstrate
(E-12) to provide convenient public access to the that our infrastructure construction is proceeding
first phase of community development on Jubail as planned,” he noted.
Island. Taking shape as a 400-hectare low-density
The new interchange will include dual-lane development in a pristine natural environment,
entrance and exit ramps, as well as a fully Jubail Island will also offer all of the services and
signalized bridge crossing over the highway to amenities that one would expect in a modern
connect with the development’s internal roadway upscale community.
network. Jubail Island is a designated freehold investment
Spanning duration of 18 months, the interchange zone in Abu Dhabi that will comprise a mix of
work is slated for completion in August 2021, said serviced plots, high-end and mid-range properties
the developer. as well as retail, office park and F&B outlets, said
With overall infrastructure works on Jubail Island the developer.
amounting to approximately AED600 million, JIIC The development will also feature spacious
confirmed that to date infrastructure contracts and well-appointed outdoor areas, including
valued at AED486 million have been approved parks, walking tracks, kayaking stations and
and are currently underway. cycling routes for nature lovers and water sports
Announcing the contract, JIIC Managing Director enthusiasts, it stated.
MounirHaidar said: “We are delighted to confirm
that the Jubail Island project is proceeding “With infrastructure works starting in early
on schedule, with crucial infrastructure works January, we are excited to confirm that works on
already being executed in a timely manner and in villa construction will begin by year end, and villa
accordance with highest international standards.” handover is slated for 2023,” remarked Haidar.

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