ETA Star has awarded contracts worth Dh500 million ($136.1 million) for two of its prestigious projects – GoldCrest Executive and GoldCrest Views-2 – located at the heart of Jumeirah Lake Towers.

Dubai-based Al Meraikhi bagged a Dh250 million ($68 million) contract for GoldCrest Views-2. ETA Star completed the pile foundations and handed over the site to Al Meraikhi. The project will be completed in March 2008.
The main contract for GoldCrest Executive was finalised with Ascon-Al Aweer joint venture for Dh220 million ($59.89 million). The pile foundation work is complete and the super-structure work commenced in April with the completion date set for June 2008.
“The award of contracts paves the way for timely commencement of construction on the superstructure for GoldCrest Executive and GoldCrest Views-2, which will be two landmark projects at the Jumeirah Lake Towers,” says ETA executive director Abid A. Junaid. “ETA Star’s properties are defined by their uncompromising construction quality and structural integrity, and awarding the main packages to reputed contractors like Al Meraikhi and Ascon-Al Aweer will ensure that the projects are built on time and to the best of standards.”
ETA-Melco was awarded the lift package contract while the aluminium and glazing contracts were awarded to Arabian Aluminium. The electro-mechanical and plumbing works were awarded to BK Gulf while the post-tension contracts were given to D. Haddad.
GoldCrest Executive is a 39-storey structure that comprises office space and residential apartments, complete with a sprawling food court, shopping arcade and a host of world-class facilities.
GoldCrest Views-2, also a 39-storey tower, is a residential complex that comes equipped with all modern amenities. Designed around a rectangular plan, GoldCrest Views-2 offers a spectacular lakeside and island view from the apartments.