Al Serkal hits construction milestone 2008

Developer Al Serkal concluded 2007 with a construction milestone by pouring the second largest concrete foundation raft in the UAE. Based on market knowledge the only raft thought to be larger is that of the Dubai Tower. A total of 6,800 cubic metres of concrete was poured continuously for 60 hours into the foundations of Al Serkal's flagship project - The Dome.

The 50 plus workforce used three concrete pumps and a total of 35 transit concrete mixers to complete the latest phase in the development of The Dome. Covering a total area of 2,000 square metres, foundation slabs of 3.75 metres thickness were used in the process as well as 850 tones of steel reinforcements.

"Pouring this volume of concrete requires a precision based operation as well as excellent co-ordination. This process marks a milestone in the development of The Dome with completion expected in 27 months," said Muhammad Arshad, Al Serkal.

Excavation of the project was completed within six months and is 22 metres in depth from the raft to the ground level. In addition, The Dome will also feature five basement levels for car parking.

As sole agents for the distinctively designed Dome tower, Landmark Properties has already experienced significant interest in the project with a number of sales already secured.

Commenting at the site, Mark DeSario, Senior Managing Director of Corporate Strategy and Business Development said: "We are delighted to be working with developers of the caliber of Al Serkal on a development that will prove to be a distinctive feature on the Dubai skyline. We have already experienced a great deal of success in terms of advanced sales and are confident that The Dome will be amongst Jumeirah Lakes' most sought after properties and a prime investment opportunity ."

The Dome is a 40 storey Commercial Tower located in an accessible corner plot in Jumeirah Lakes with easy access to Sheikh Zayed road. The building stands prominently amidst the Dubai sky line, offering office and retail space as well as amenities such as restaurants and a health/ leisure club. The architecture is particularly innovative as hints of the eastern and western societies are both represented.

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