Realty Capital to start testing and commissioning of i-Rise office tower in mid-September 2010

Completion of one of the region’s largest office tower developments set for November 29, 2010

Realty Capital to start testing and commissioning of i-Rise office tower in mid-September 2010


July 27, 2010
Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC has announced that testing and commissioning of its centrepiece i-Rise Office Tower in September 2010, keeping the landmark development on course for its November 29, 2010 completion date.

i-Rise, a 36 storey office tower, is being developed by Realty Capital in Dubai’s TECOM Site-C, and offers corporate and executive offices in a total built-up-area of more than 1.9 million square feet. Realty Capital further revealed that civil works were completed on July 25, 2010, while connections for various services (DEWA, EMPOWER, etc.) have also been concluded. All DEWA equipments have likewise been delivered to the site.

Work on the external façade will be completed by the first week of September as the disassembly of tower cranes will start by end of August. Internal finishing works, on the other hand, will be done before November 29.

Marwan Mansour, CEO, Realty Capital, said: "As we put into place the final pieces of this landmark development, there has been a growing excitement among investors and property owners who are all eager to move in and take advantage of the world-class amenities and leverage the prestigious reputation of i-Rise as a premier business address. It has been a gratifying and an inspiring experience to work on this iconic project, and we are sure that our investors and tenants will appreciate our efforts to maintain the highest levels of quality in every aspect from start to finish.”

i-Rise has been developed to be a popular Dubai landmark because of its unique curvilinear design. The office tower will feature a specially treated podium façade; modern executive and corporate offices; 19 high-speed elevators, dining establishments; commercial space; a fitness centre; and a multi-storey car park with 2,300 parking bays.

Construction on I-Rise office tower reaches 30th floor

Construction on I-Rise office tower reaches 30th floor

February 24, 2010

Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC has announced that it has recently competed the concrete casting of the 30th floor slab of its centerpiece i-Rise office tower project in TECOM site C. This marks an important milestone as one of the largest office tower developments in the region draws near to its completion date expected in November 2010.

I-Rise office tower, being developed by Realty Capital, is 36 floors high and contains corporate and executive offices as well as retail space on the ground floor with an approximate total built-up-area of 1.9 million square feet. The tower will have 19 high speed elevators and 2,300 parking spaces.

All electromechanical works of i-Rise are now being completed through the lower levels up to 27th floor. The contractor has also started placing aluminum cladding on the external facade up to the 25th floor. Fit-out works are also well in progress.

Marwan Mansour, the CEO of Realty Capital, said: “Being one of the region’s most iconic projects, there has been a growing sense of excitement and pride as we draw nearer to the completion of i-Rise. Realty Capital has worked really hard with the contractors to ensure that the project stay on track despite the challenges that have been experienced in the region and across the world. When we started this project, we vowed to protect the interest of all investors and stakeholders one of Dubai’s most prestigious business towers”.

Construction advancing on i-Rise Office Tower

Construction advancing on i-Rise Office Tower

Preparation on the 16th floor is underway


October 05, 2009

Construction on the i-Rise Office Tower is moving ahead with full power as the delivery date in 2010 is approaching. The i-Rise Office Tower is being developed by Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC in Dubai’s TECOM Site-C.

i-Rise will be one of the largest office towers in region, with 37 storeys of corporate and executive offices, incorporating a total built-up-area of more than 1.9 million square feet, an extensive retail area with restaurants and luxurious boutiques, as well as ample parking for office tenants and retail customers summing up to 2,300 parking bays.
Realty Capital is working with the main contractor “Al Naboodah” in order to complete the project on schedule. The casting of the 16th floor slab is underway, whereas electrical and mechanical works are also completed for the 14th floor.
Realty Capital is participating at Cityscape Dubai 2009, which will be held from October 5 to 8, 2008 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, to showcase i-Rise Office tower.
Strategically located at TECOM Site-C, Dubai’s Technology and Media Free Zone, the AED 1 billion, 37-storey i-Rise is poised to become a popular landmark due to its unique curvilinear design. The business tower will feature a specially treated podium façade; modern executive and corporate offices; 19 high-speed elevators, dining establishments; commercial space; a fitness centre; a helipad; and a multi-storey car park.