Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has launched the construction of the second tallest tower, worth $1.5bn, located on prime plot of land on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.
Scheduled to be completed within 4 years, the tower will feature a vertical mall, luxury residences and opulent penthouses, a 7-star hotel, a one-of-its-kind observation deck, and numerous high-end F&B options, among other unique and exciting features and amenities.
The date of the official ground-breaking ceremony will be announced later.
Burj Azizi, second tallest tower in Dubai
Commenting on this milestone announcement, Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, said: “Today is a special day as we finally break ground on one of my dream projects in Dubai. While the formal ceremony will be held later, I am delighted to be marking this occasion with our own team at Azizi – a team that will be building this iconic tower.”
“This tower will be our legacy. With Dubai having given my family and I so much – safety and abundance of opportunities – this tower, which will be the second tallest, is our way of giving back to this emirate and its remarkably hospitable and welcoming people,” he concluded.
Aziz, Doka partnership
Azizi Developments has signed an MoU with Doka, the Austrian formwork solutions company, for the manufacturing and supply of formwork systems for Azizi’s second tallest tower in the world, worth $1.5bn, located on a prime plot of land on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.
The signing, which took place on Monday, February 12, at Azizi Developments’ Sales Gallery in the Conrad Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, was attended by Farhad Azizi, Chief Executive Officer of Azizi Developments, Afzaal Hussein, Chief Operating Officer of Azizi Developments, Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, and Ralf Buerger, Executive Vice President of Doka Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific, among several other senior executives from both entities and other stakeholders.
Established in Austria in 1958, Doka has a widespread international presence, offering a diverse range of high-quality formwork systems and related services for various construction projects globally. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, continually developing advanced solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in construction. Its product range includes wall, slab, climbing, bridge, and tunnel formworks, along with scaffolding solutions and safety systems. Additionally, the company focuses on sustainability by incorporating environmentally friendly practices into its formwork technology.
Mr. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, said: “This MoU with Doka is a testament to our commitment to procuring and partnering with only the very best, and aligns perfectly with our pursuit of delivering sustainable, innovative, high-quality, world-class developments that enrich lives for generations to come. Collaborating with Doka allows us to ensure premium construction quality for these unique developments.”
Mr. Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, said: “It’s a privilege to cast our partnership with one of the most prestigious developers, Azizi, on this outstanding project. We are delighted that Doka has once again the opportunity to demonstrate its broad experience in the high-rise sector. Only highly experienced formwork experts can provide the right answers to the challenges of this project, from planning and engineering to operational excellence in execution.”
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