Project-owner Gemini Property Developers has revealed that piling and foundation engineering firm National Piling has been appointed as the piling and shoring contractor on its 29-storey Symphony – Business Bay project located in Dubai’s Business Bay district.

The real estate arm of the Gemini Group said the 120-day contract includes foundation, dewatering, piling and shoring activities. Gemini, which is also currently overseeing the completion of its first Dubai real estate project Splendor in Sobha Hartland, added that intends to appoint the main contractor for Symphony – Business Bay during the four month period of works.

The 29-storeyed tower has a built-up area of 66,000sqm 455 residential apartments, two basements and three podium levels for parking. The ground floor of the tower will host seven retail outlets to cater to the needs of the residents.

“We are pleased to support Gemini Property Developers with its new project, Symphony – Business Bay,” said Cheriyan Alex, chief executive of National Piling. “Our team is already on ground following the ground-breaking ceremony in December and hope to deliver the project within the construction time frame.”

Sudhakar Rao, managing director of Gemini Property Developers, added: “The awarding of the piling and shoring contract comes within weeks after getting the necessary permissions from relevant government authorities and reflect our determination to carry out the construction works well before the commercial launch of the project.

“This is due to our strong ethical business policies to first build and then sell to the property buyers – as seeing is believing. The construction of the Symphony – Business Bay reinforces our faith in Dubai market. It also begins at a time when we are getting ready to deliver our first project – Splendor at MBR City– which creates a benchmark for quality property.”