Work at Dubai’s City of Arabia, the $5-billion retail, residential, commercial and entertainment district in Dubailand, is moving full steam ahead, according to its owners Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari.

All elements within the project, including the Mall of Arabia, are on track and moving forward, with the global financial crisis having little impact on construction works, they added.
Ilyas Galadari, chairman of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group said: “In line with the rest of the world’s construction industry, City of Arabia has experienced some delays, but we are pleased to say that all four elements – Wadi Walk, Elite Towers, Mall of Arabia and Restless Planet – are proceeding as usual. Workers on site are casting approximately 60 pile caps per week while work on the I&M Tower and Metro Towers is about to commence.”
Works of Zone One of Wadi Walk is set to commence, with the bulk excavation work to follow the successful completion of shoring.
With business and administrative offices, schools and clinics, supported by luxury apartments, shops, galleries, restaurants and unique attractions, City of Arabia will have a phased opening starting towards the end of 2010.