Abu Dhabi: Global developer Emaar Properties has awarded the construction contract for its prestigious Dubai Creek Residences project in Dubai Creek Harbour to Al Basti & Muktha LLC (ABM), a Dubai based construction firm with projects like Old Town District of Downtown Dubai.

Dubai Creek Residences comprises a complex of six residential towers that form part of The Island District, a 6 square kilometre modern development in Dubai Creek Harbour.

According to Emaar, The Island District will have over 1,000 guestrooms of world-class hospitality and over 600 luxury retail shops and cultural amenities. The six 30 to 40-storey residential towers with one, two- and three-bedroom apartments in Dubai Creek Residences have been launched to strong investor response, Emaar said.

In a press statement, Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, said: “Dubai Creek Residences forms the first residential complex in Dubai Creek Harbour and brings an unmatched value proposition for investors and end-use homeowners. Defined by their spectacular location, the six towers assure an active, marina-centred lifestyle choice for residents, right in the heart of the city. With the construction contract awarded to ABM, we are underlining our commitment to deliver the homes as per schedule in 2018.”