Nakheel awards Dh146m contract for Jumeirah Islands

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Developer Nakheel said on Wednesday it has awarded contract worth over Dh146 million for the construction of 84 townhouses and a new retail centre at the Jumeirah Islands community.

Metac General Contracting will build new homes and eight retail blocks as part of a new waterfront park and recreational hub at Jumeirah Islands. Construction is expected to start within two months and be completed in early 2016.

It is the second contract award Nakheel has announced this week.