Construction Work Starts At Dubai Pearl

Al Habtoor STFA Soil Group (HSSG) announced the beginning of construction work on Dubai Pearl. This property in Dubai is a worth Dh 15 billion integrated development. Al Habtoor Leighton Group has taken the main construction work. In the end of 2008 this Dubai real estate firm was awarded the contract.

There are several provisions made by the developer in constructing this property following the norms of global green building standards. There are essential provisions made to conserve and optimize power while constructing the property. In the construction process steel trusses, strong concrete and hollow core slabs would be used. Complying with Leed Gold Certification, the developer would use the recycled material from the already demolished properties. Dubai Pearl construction would begin with 200 workers. However, once the construction is in full swing the number of workers required is expected to reach 8000.

Santhosh Joseph, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Dubai FZ LLC said, "We believe we have selected the right partners to create this iconic development and shape it into a world-class destination."

David Savage, Managing Director of the Al Habtoor Leighton Group, commented saying, "We have been involved with Dubai Pearl from the beginning of its construction, and will continue to ensure that excellence in quality and safety goes hand-in-hand with the use of the best technology on the project."

This project is located in the TECOM development which also has Knowledge Village, Dubai Media and Internet City. Also, Dubai Pearl overlooks the stunning Palm Jumeirah and The World.