(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 25th September, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, DMCC, the world's leading free zone for trade and enterprise and master developer of the Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai, on Monday announced that construction has commenced at its new premium district, 'Uptown Dubai,' and that Phase 1 with more than two million square feet of LEED Gold-certified development will be underway by the end of the year.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, said, "Uptown Dubai is a world-class smart district unlike anything on the market, innovatively designed to deliver a new beat for business, and a truly urban destination for people to live, work and thrive. Two super-tall towers and a vibrant central plaza will anchor the 10-million-square-feet development, creating an ultra-connected, energising district designed to meet Dubai's next wave of growth. This landmark development will create over 10,000 new jobs in Dubai."
Uptown Dubai, formerly known as the Burj2020 District, will include more than 10 million square feet of grade A commercial and residential space, more than 200 retail and F & B outlets, approximately 3,000 residences, a unique central entertainment plaza, and a number of luxury hotels offering supreme amenities for residents, workers and guests. It will be anchored by two iconic super-tall towers designed by internationally renowned architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill from Chicago.
The district's main podium, 28 metres above ground, features a two-level central plaza that will be larger than New York's Times Square. It will be circled by world-class outlets that will be connected to a retail mall below, all with direct access to the iconic towers.
Although Uptown Dubai is set to become a destination of choice for the global business community, its masterplan by WATG, one of the world's leading destination creation consultancies, equally sets out to create a vibrant destination for millennials and families seeking dynamic shopping and dining experiences, as well as entertainment and cultural events.
WAM/Rola Alghoul/Nour Salman
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