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| Al Habtoor – Murray and Roberts awarded Trump Tower in Dubai The Al Habtoor - Murray and Roberts Joint Venture has been awarded an AED 2.9 billion contract for the construction of Trump International Hotel and Tower in Dubai for Dubai developer Nakheel. The Al Habtoor Leighton Group's share is AED 1.45 billion. The project, located on Palm Jumeirah, is a high-end, mixed-use development containing hotel and residential facilities. The project involves the construction of a 62-storey structure, which is set to become a focal point of the Palm Jumeirah. The 270 metre design, which has a total gross built-up area in excess of 250,000 square metres, will feature two towers that rise above the Palm Monorail and central park, merging as one towards the sky. The development comprises a unit mix of 378 hotel rooms and suites, 385 condominiums, 12 exclusive townhouses, 45, 000 square feet of retail and 60, 000 square feet of office space. Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai is the first joint venture between Nakheel and The Trump Organisation with construction on the project commencing in July 2008 and completion due in May 2011. The Al Habtoor Leighton Group was established in September 2007 following the merger of Al Habtoor Engineering with the Arabian Gulf operations of Leighton International. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |