Al Futtaim Carillion wins Downtown Dubai contract
Tender for 45-storey high tower project valued at US $198 million
A multi-million dollar contract has been awarded to joint venture Al Futtaim Carillion, to construct two residential towers for Emaar Properties.
The towers will make up part of the 29 Boulevard residential project in the 500 acre Downtown Dubai development. They will be 45 storeys high with a three-storey basement car park.
The contract worth £124 million (US $198 million) follows Al Futtaim Carillion’s completion of three other projects in the development.
Carillion chief executive John McDonough, commented: “We are delighted that Al Futtaim Carillion has been awarded a further contract for this prestigious development in Dubai. This reflects our high reputation for quality and delivery and the strength of our long-term relationship with Emaar.”
Employing 12,000 people, the company was responsible for infrastructure and a number of buildings at the Dubai Festival City development and residential towers at Dubai Marina, among other projects.
