Pearl Dubai, a consortium of investors led by Al Fahim Group, has broken ground on Dubai Pearl, a $4 billion mixed-use development, located in the heart of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone (Tecom Investments).

Pearl Dubai recently received the mobilisation and excavation permits for the works.  Set to rise on a 1.7 million sq ft plot, the project will offer a built-up area of 17 million sq ft and use close to 1.2 million cu m of concrete with an aluminium façade spanning 200,000 sq m.
The preliminary piling test began in mid-May.
The main contract is in the tendering stage, with bids expected to be submitted this month (July).
Dubai Pearl will combine an active business district with quality urban lifestyle, offering easy access to premium commercial and residential areas such as Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, as well as Jumeirah, says a spokesman for the developer.