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Foundation work on world’s tallest

Dubai hotel nears completion

September 3, 2020.
Slated to open in 2023, the hotel’s developer,
The First Group, has appointed China Railway
Construction Company (CRCC) as the main
contractor. The 365-metre tall Ciel is designed
by architectural fi rm, Norr, housing 1,042 rooms
including 150 suites, premium guest amenities and
facilities, such as an observatory and lounge on
the 81st fl oor. It will also have a signature rooftop
Sky Terrace featuring an infi nity pool, bar and
observation deck, offering sweeping panoramic
views of Dubai’s world-famous skyline, the Palm
The world’s tallest hotel Ciel, coming up in Dubai Jumeirah and Arabian Gulf.
Marina, has achieved its fi rst milestone as its The emirate of Dubai is already home to the
foundation nears completion. world’s six tallest hotels. The 365-metre Ciel will
With more than 11,800 cubic metres of concrete eclipse the 75-storey 356-metre tall Gevora Hotel,
and 3,000 tonnes of steel being used to construct which now holds the crown of the world’s tallest
the building’s foundations, the largest concrete hotel.
pour was completed this week, comprising of Ciel will also have a Sunset Lounge on 75th fl oor
7,000 cubic metres of concrete over a continuous and Horizon Bar on 77th fl oor. A luxury spa and
48-hour period. A fi nal pour consisting of 1,000 health club will be located on the building’s 55th
cubic metres of concrete is scheduled for fl oor.

Construction begins at Majid

Al Futtaim’s Elan development in Dubai

“Investors have certainly been inspired by our
vision for Tilal Al Ghaf, which has translated into
an outstanding sell-out of phase one and two
of Elan’s neighborhood,” said Hawazen Esber,
CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Communities. ” We
greatly appreciate our customers’ commitment
to this project and will continue working closely
with them as we confi dently move closer toward
delivering the community we’ve promised. The
Majid Al Futtaim Communities says it has imminent construction of Elan is an important step
“underlined the resilience of the UAE real estate toward creating a unique lifestyle destination that
market” after holding a ground-breaking ceremony redefi nes residential living in Dubai.”
for its recently launched Elan neighborhood within Elan is an exclusive gated community within Majid
its Tilal Al Ghaf development yesterday.The project Al Futtaim’s fl agship Tilal Al Ghaf development
is planned for delivery by December 2022 and has and features a mix of premium three- and four-
already completed the sale of 594 total units in bedroom properties. The developer said its
phases one and two for a total sales value of $245 properties are offered at attractive price points
million.The developer said in a statement that the and with a competitive payment plan. Amenities
progress to date refl ected “a period of heightened include a recreational lagoon, outdoor cinema,
stability marked by growing confi dence among three community centers, a fi tness centre, and
property buyers.” BBQ stations.

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