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JAFZA Convention Centre

Client:  Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
Location:  Dubai
Start:  December 2007
Finish:  2011
Contract Type:  Construct only
Value:  US$349 million, Habtoor Leighton's share is US$157 million (at 30 June 2011)
Description:  

Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded a contract by the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) for the construction of a Convention Centre in Dubai.

Located on Shaikh Zayed Road, the JAFZA Convention Centre complex will cover a built-up area of more than 363,000 square metres. 

The project will feature:
  • twin towers for the convention centre
  • a food court
  • a 33-storey office complex, and
  • a 7 storey hotel.

The Convention Centre will cater for JAFZA's contineous business growth, and as the Middle East's international business hub.