Press Releases

Dubai Pearl Achieves Prestigious LEED Gold Pre-Certification

Fri 08 Jan 2010

Dubai Pearl, the 20 million sq ft integrated destination development, overlooking the Palm Jumeirah, has attainted pre-certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) at the Gold level for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

The pre-certification brings Dubai Pearl a step closer to setting a new precedent for sustainable urban communities in Dubai.

Pearl Dubai to Sponsor ‘Cinema Against AIDS Dubai’ amfAR Charity Dinner for Third Consecutive Year

Tue 08 Dec 2009

Dubai Pearl will sponsor the amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) ‘Cinema Against AIDS Dubai 2009’ gala dinner for the third consecutive year.
As a highlight of the glamorous event, Dubai Pearl will pledge an exquisite two-bedroom Bellagio Residence for sale to the guests and donate AED2.5 million of the auctioned amount to support amfAR’s endeavour.

Completion of the fourth and final concrete raft pour on Tower 4

Fri 13 Nov 2009

Dubai Pearl announced the milestone completion of the fourth and final raft foundation pour achieved within the timeline of four months.

The raft foundation on Tower 4 of the project consisted of 11,500 cubic meters of concrete, 2,500 metric tonnes of steel reinforcement and took a record 30 hours in one continuous pour to complete.

Dubai Pearl Completes Raft Pouring for North Tower of Iconic Project

Tue 13 Oct 2009

Pearl Dubai FZ LLC has completed the concrete raft pouring at the development’s Tower 2 (North Tower).
This marks Dubai Pearl’s achievement of a key construction milestone with the installation of three of the Middle East’s largest rafts on Tower 1, Tower 2 and Tower 3 of the iconic project.

Al Habtoor Leighton, contractors for the project, utilised a 300-plus workforce in each work shift over two working days to deliver the 11,000 cubic metre raft. Ten pumps and 1,200 truckloads of concrete reinforcements were poured into the 8.07 metres excavation.

Dubai Pearl completes 50% of the Foundation works of the Towers Quartet

Sun 13 Sep 2009

Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, today announced the completion of 50% of the foundation works in the prestigious Dubai Pearl development with the completion of the raft pouring in South Tower on the project.

The South Tower has a foundation slab which is 3.25 metres thick and 3,072 square meters in total area. Juxtaposed against the 8.07 meters excavation, the dimensions make it a major milestone in the projects construction timeline. The project’s second raft pouring was completed in a record time of 30 hours.

Dubai Pearl achieves key construction milestone

Mon 31 Aug 2009

Unibeton Ready Mix completes massive concrete pour of  over 10,725 cubic metres within the  luxury project in 35 hours
 

Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, today announced the achievement of a key construction milestone at Dubai Pearl with one of the Middle East’s largest foundation rafts being installed at Tower 1 of the world-class, fully integrated luxury development in Dubai.

Al Habtoor Leighton Group Commences Main Construction Work on Dubai Pearl

Mon 01 Jun 2009

Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, announced the commencement of main construction work on Dubai Pearl, the AED15-billion (US$4 billion) integrated luxury development, following the completion of the enabling and piling works by Al Habtoor STFA Soil Group (HSSG).

The main construction is being undertaken by the Al Habtoor Leighton Group, which was awarded the construction work at the end of 2008.

MGM MIRAGE Hospitality and Pearl Dubai to Develop Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts Brands at Dubai Pearl

Tue 19 May 2009

Dubai Pearl to be Dubai’s first destination for MGM MIRAGE Hotels and Residences

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGM) and Pearl Dubai FZ LLC today announced plans to develop Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts hotels, as well as branded residences at Dubai Pearl, the USD4 billion (AED15 billion) world-class, fully integrated luxury development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Pearl Wins Prestigious Newsweek Award for ‘Best Integrated Development’

Wed 01 Apr 2009

Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, today announced it has won the ‘Best Distinguished Integrated Development’ award for its luxurious Dubai Pearl development from Newsweek, the leading American newsmagazine.

Dubai Pearl’s Innovative Features Highlighted at New Buildings’ Solutions Summit in China

Sat 21 Mar 2009

Abdul Majeed Al Fahim Outlines Project’s Sustainable Components and Commitment to Endorse Best Practices

Dubai–UAE: 21 March, 2009 – Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, today announced it highlighted the latest innovations and premium components of its AED15 billion development at the New Buildings’ Solutions Summit China 2009, a unique event that brought together global industry professionals.