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Dubai Pearl

Client:  Pearl Dubai FZ LLC
Location:  Dubai
Start:  January 2009
Finish:  2014
Contract Type:  Construct only
Value:  US$2.41 billion, Habtoor Leighton's share is US$1.08 billion (at 30 June 2011)
Description:  

Al Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded a contract to construct the Dubai Pearl, a world class mixed-use development for Pearl Dubai FZ LLC. The project is located opposite the Palm Jumeirah offering easy access to New Dubai's premium commercial and residential areas such as Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.

Expected to be the largest single building in the world, Dubai Pearl will be an integrated city for 20,000 people. The project covers a built-up area of around 1.9 million square metres.

Dubai Pearl will feature an iconic building structure comprising:
  • four 73-storey mixed-use towers
  • a 2,000 seat state-of-the-art theatre
  • a luxury fashion and shopping mall precinct
  • luxury hotel brands; and
  • the Baccarat Hotel and Residences.

Dubai Pearl will provide a 24-hour living city with commercial, retail, residential and leisure facilities and will be a landmark destination offering spectacular views of the Dubai coast.