H&H begins main works at Aldar’s commercial tower in DIFC
H&H, a Dubai-based developer and asset manager, has commenced the main works at the commercial tower in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that was acquired by Abu-Dhabi-based Aldar for Dh2.3 billion in 2024.
H&H, a Dubai-based developer and asset manager, has commenced the main works at the commercial tower in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that was acquired by Abu-Dhabi-based Aldar for Dh2.3 billion in 2024.
The project has advanced following final building permit approval and award of the main construction contract to Dubai Contracting Company. Early site preparation has now been completed, including piling and enabling works, with raft slab construction underway as the tower progresses into its next phase of construction.
Scheduled for completion in Q2 2028, the tower comprises more than 60,000-square-metre Gross Floor Area (GFA) of Grade A office space as part of a wider mixed-use development. The tower encompasses commercial and retail space across 37 floors, including three floors of fully furnished office suites, and is designed to meet the needs of regional and international businesses seeking high-quality workspace in DIFC.
Miltos Bosinis, Chief Executive Officer of H&H, said, "Strong partnerships create lasting value, and our collaboration with Aldar is built on a shared commitment to delivering landmark developments that contribute to Dubai's long-term growth. Reaching these construction milestones marks an important step forward, bringing us closer to delivering a development that reflects the quality, ambition and global standing of DIFC.”
The project follows Aldar’s Dh2.3 billion acquisition of the development from H&H, one of the largest commercial tower deals in DIFC and positioned Aldar as the only UAE developer with commercial assets in both DIFC and Abu Dhabi Global Market.
The tower is targeting LEED Platinum certification, reflecting the project’s focus on quality, sustainability and long-term asset performance. It will also introduce advanced Twin Lift technology, enabling two independent lift cabins to operate within a single shaft. The tower will be the first newly built commercial office building in Dubai to utilise the technology, which is expected to reduce core space requirements by approximately 30 per cent while improving operational efficiency and minimising waiting times.
The tower occupies a prominent location between Al Mustaqbal Street and 17th Street, close to Gate Avenue and Sheikh Zayed Road, offering strong connectivity to Dubai’s key business districts. With views of the Burj Khalifa and Zabeel Palace Gardens, the development is set to become a distinctive commercial address in the heart of DIFC.
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