Azizi Developments awards $300mn steel contract for Burj Azizi tower in Dubai

Dubai developer signs deal for steel construction on planned second-tallest tower in the world

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Azizi Developments, Burj Azizi, Dubai
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Azizi Developments has awarded a AED 1.1 billion contract to Eversendai Corporation Berhad for the structural steel construction of Burj Azizi, a planned mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai aiming to be the world's second tallest tower.

Key points

  • Azizi Developments awarded a AED 1.1bn contract to Eversendai Corporation Berhad.
  • The contract is for the structural steel construction of the planned Burj Azizi skyscraper.
  • Burj Azizi is set to become the second tallest tower in the world.

Azizi Developments has awarded a structural steel construction contract worth AED 1.1 billion for its Burj Azizi project to Eversendai Corporation Berhad.

The agreement was concluded between Mirwais Azizi, Chairman of Azizi Developments, and Tan Sri A.K. Nathan, Founder, Executive Chairman, and Group Managing Director of Eversendai Corporation Berhad.

Azizi Developments is a private real estate developer based in the UAE. Eversendai Corporation Berhad is a corporation with operations across the Middle East, Asia, and India.

Burj Azizi set to become second tallest tower in the world

Burj Azizi is planned as a mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai. The structure is envisioned to become the second tallest tower in the world and is set to be an addition to the emirate’s skyline.

“Partnering with Eversendai is a step forward in the construction of Burj Azizi. Their track record in delivering complex, large-scale steel structures globally provides us with confidence in their capability to execute this project to required standards of quality and safety,” Mirwais Azizi, Chairman of Azizi Developments said in a statement.

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“We are pleased to be entrusted with the structural steel works for Burj Azizi. Eversendai has a history of executing technically challenging structures, and we are committed to deploying our engineering expertise to facilitate the delivery of this tower,” Tan Sri A.K. Nathan, Founder, Executive Chairman, and Group Managing Director of Eversendai added.

Eversendai Corporation Berhad specialises in structural steel turnkey contracting, power plant construction, and high-rise developments. The group has operations across the Middle East, Asia, and India.