Arada Appoints Main Contractor for W Residences Dubai Harbour

W Residences at Dubai Harbour construction contract awarded. AED5bn development features 490 branded residences, Dubai's longest infinity pool, completing soon.

BRESI UPDATE: W Residences at Dubai Harbour Construction Update

  • AED1.55 Billion Construction Contract Awarded: Arada appointed Engineering Contracting Co. as main contractor for W Residences at Dubai Harbour, with enabling works including excavation and piling already underway following a AED51 million contract to APCC Piling & Marine Contracting.

  • 490 Branded Residences Across Three Towers: The AED5 billion development features 490 luxury units across three 40-storey LEED Silver-certified towers, including apartments, duplexes, and rooftop penthouses with private pools, all operated by Marriott International.

  • Dubai’s Longest Infinity Pool and Premium Amenities: Residents access the longest infinity pool in Dubai, 40,000 sqft Wellfit fitness center, residents lounge, music recording studio, sports simulator, cinema, dining outlets, and co-working spaces within a landscaped podium.

  • Strategic Dubai Harbour Location: The waterfront development offers views of The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, and Arabian Gulf within Dubai Harbour’s master plan featuring high-end dining, retail, cruise terminal, and yachting facilities.

  • Luxury Specifications Throughout: All homes feature smart technology, branded kitchens and sanitary ware, high-end finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows maximising views of Dubai’s skyline and Arabian Gulf.
Arada has awarded the main construction contract for W Residences at Dubai Harbour to UAE-headquartered Engineering Contracting Co. (LLC)


Arada awards AED1.55 billion main construction contract for W Residences at Dubai Harbour

  • Engineering Contracting Co. (LLC) appointed as main contractor for luxury waterfront destination
  • Early-stage works, including excavation and piling activities, already under way


Arada has awarded the main construction contract for W Residences at Dubai Harbour to UAE-headquartered Engineering Contracting Co. (LLC). All three towers of the luxury waterfront destination will be delivered under the terms of the AED1.55 billion deal.

Enabling works, including excavation and piling, at the mixed-use project have already begun, following the award of a AED51 million contract to APCC Piling & Marine Contracting.

The main construction contract will see the development of 490 luxury branded residences across three towers, plus a host of premium amenities located within a landscaped connecting podium. Valued at AED5 billion, W Residences at Dubai Harbour will feature a wide range of apartments and duplexes, including rooftop penthouses with private pools.


Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said: “This appointment marks a major milestone in the development of one of the UAE’s most eagerly awaited waterfront destinations. Offering luxury marina living for residents looking to experience a positive, fulfilling and active lifestyle, the striking architectural design of W Residences at Dubai Harbour will perfectly complement its surroundings while offering breathtaking views of both the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s iconic skyline.”


Operated by Marriott International, the 40-storey LEED Silver-certified destination will include the longest infinity pool in Dubai, a 40,000-square-foot Wellfit fitness centre, a spacious residents lounge, a music recording studio, a sports simulator room, a games room, an in-house cinema, guest suites, fine dining outlets and co-working spaces.

W Residences at Dubai Harbour

All homes at W Residences at Dubai Harbour will feature smart technology, elegant layouts, branded kitchens and sanitaryware, high-end finishes and luxurious living areas with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximise external views.

Owners will enjoy an exceptional lifestyle surrounded by iconic landmarks in the beating heart of one of the Middle East’s most sought-after seafront locales.

Ideally situated within Dubai’s newest waterfront community, W Residences at Dubai Harbour boasts captivating views of The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Bluewaters Island, as well as the open ocean. Developed by Shamal Holding, the Dubai Harbour master plan offers an array of high-end dining, retail and hospitality experiences, as well as a cruise terminal and world-class yachting amenities.

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