Hircon International has announced the completion of the raft for 23 Marina, paving the way for the next stage in construction of the 90-storey luxury tower.

The sub-structure which includes excavation, piling works and the diaphragm wall has already been completed and the main structure works are going in full swing, says a spokesman for the contractor.
Dubai Civil Engineering, the main contractor, commenced work on the main structure for this iconic tower upon obtaining the building permit from Dubai Municipality in December 2006.
“Pile capping, treatment to diaphragm wall, blinding, waterproofing and all such allied works were undertaken with a round-the-clock schedule before completing the main raft itself,” says RP Ranganatha, general manager of Hircon International. “Nearly 150,000 man-hours from all ranks and cadres have gone into the completion of the main raft, which encompasses 1,400 tonnes of steel and 7,000 cu m of concrete and measures 3 m thick.”
“The completion of the raft would ensure that the main structure is safe and is in accordance with the UAE and international building regulations,” Ranganatha added.
Upon completion, 23 Marina, with a final height of more than 380 m, is set to become one of the world’s tallest residential towers.
A first in Dubai, the tower boasts 48 exclusive duplex apartments located on the top 24 floors, each with its own private plunge pool with Jacuzzi, bringing luxury living to the next level. Three luxurious penthouses adorn the topmost level of the tower in addition to 288 apartments that will be spread through the remaining levels of the 90-storey tower. The tower will be crowned with a 64-m steel pineal erected from the roof top, making it an architectural marvel.