Dubai, UAE. 2008.11.26 - The Al Habtoor Leighton Group has signed a letter of intent for the AED 8.85 billion Dubai Pearl project, involving the construction of an integrated city overlooking the Palm Jumeirah development in Dubai.
 

 
Dubai Pearl will feature an iconic building structure comprising four 73-storey mixed-use towers, the Baccarat Hotel and Residences, and will provide a 24-hour living city with luxury retail, commercial, residential and leisure facilities.
 
Al Habtoor Leighton will commence work on the project in January.
 
Managing Director of the Al Habtoor Leighton Group, David Savage, said the combined strength of Al Habtoor and Leighton was a key factor in securing the project. "The Al Habtoor Leighton Group is one of the few contractors with the capacity and capability to take on a project of this magnitude. We look forward to working with Dubai Pearl to deliver this iconic project. The award of this project confirms our position as the UAE's leading construction group" he said.
 
"The Al Habtoor Leighton Group was selected for its' commitment to Dubai Pearl's vision of quality and in line with our pledge to deliver an international landmark that will continue to strengthen Dubai's position as a global city of excellence," said Santosh Joseph, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pearl Dubai FZ LLC.
 
Combining an active business district with a quality urban lifestyle, Dubai Pearl will offer easy access to New Dubai's premium commercial and residential areas such as Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, and the Palm Jumeirah.
 
In recent months, Leighton International and its' joint venture partners, have been awarded new contracts worth billions of US dollars for projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
 
Leighton International is part of the Leighton Group, Australia's largest project development and contracting group with annual revenue exceeding US$10 billion. Leighton International is the Leighton Group's premier international operating company, and operates in the Arabian Gulf region, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and India.
 
Digital Tsunami has been responsible for the online presence of Leighton Asia and Leighton International since 2000.
 
Digital Tsunami's capabilities encompass all aspects of marketing communications solutions including: eStrategy, film, identity, interactive, photography and print for global brands, MNCs and innovative SMEs through offices in Australia and China.