Mott MacDonald wins Pearl Dubai contract
Engineering company expected to deliver phase one by quarter four, 2013
International management and engineering firm Mott MacDonald has been awarded a significant contract to deliver design, engineering and consultancy services for all mechanical, electrical, public health, fire, communications and security systems at the $6 billion Pearl Dubai development.
Mott MacDonald was appointed by Pearl Dubai FZ LLC. The company is led by Abu Dhabi’s Al Fahim Group.
The project will be delivered in two phases; Mott MacDonald has been appointed to deliver phase one with initial handover scheduled for quarter four, 2013. Upon completion, the 1.86 million m2 Pearl Dubai will house 9000 residents, offices, hotels, shopping and entertainment facilities; it is expected to employ a 12,000-strong workforce and will be “the only walk-able environment in the amirate”, according to the developer.
Located on the outskirts of Dubai’s Media City and Technology Freezone, the area will be centred on four, 70-storey towers.
Mott MacDonald project director Lars Caneborg said, “Pearl Dubai’s guiding philosophy is to re-draw the global blueprint for the future of multi-faceted mixed-use developments.
“Comfort, convenience and community are the watchwords for the Dubai Pearl development and these are the foundations on which this new city will be built,” he added.
The company will also provide a sustainability consultancy role, coordinating all internal and external consultants towards LEED Gold accreditation throughout the construction.
