Grading work on the third phase of Dubai World Central (DWC), the 140 sq km multi-phase development under construction in Jebel Ali, UAE, has been completed at a cost of Dh159 million ($43.29 million), enabling contractors access for construction of the development’s first residential buildings.

Over 21 million cu m of earth was moved over 13 months in phase three, taking the total grading at DWC to 72 million cu m over three phases spread over 62 sq km since grading first commenced in January 2005.
“With the third grading phase complete, we will start handing over DWC Residential City plots to investors this month to commence development of the first housing units,” Khalid bin Harib, CEO Real Estate, Dubai World Central, said last month.
“The completion of grading, on schedule, means DWC Residential City’s first occupants are expected to move in before June 2009.”
DWC’s phase three grading covered parcelled zones earmarked for a balanced mix of residential, retail and hotels, in addition to communal areas reserved for educational, cultural, health and recreational activities as well as mosques, sports and entertainment centres.
Phase 1 grading work included Dubai Logistics City (DLC) –parcelled plots for the construction of shared forwarder warehouses, a dedicated contract logistics area, a Staff Village as well as peripheral roads and utilities.
Phase 2 grading work was spread across areas earmarked for Al Maktoum International Airport – the world’s largest airport – and parts of DWC Residential City, in addition to DLC’s headquarters and Office Park. All three grading phases were carried out by Dubai-based Trident Transport Company.
“Work will now commence on the civic, commercial and residential amenities as well as architectural landscaping and green space provision for Residential City,” said bin Harib.