Damac Properties, a leading real estate developer, has commenced main construction works at its US$ 138.3 million residential development at Dubai Marina. Leading construction company Arabtec, which was awarded the main construction contract, is now on site following the completion of enabling works by Zetas Foundation Technology.

The 420 meters tall, 85-storey Damac Heights will comprise one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as duplexes and penthouses, and have views of the Palm Jumeirah. The complex will incorporate five star amenities including a temperature controlled swimming pool, gymnasium, nursery, sauna, steam room and spa facilities, a statement said.

"Damac Heights will be another shining jewel along the beachfront real estate band on Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina. This two kilometre stretch of land is home to some of the most exclusive and luxurious residential properties ever constructed, and of these real estate gems, Damac Heights will shine the brightest" said Niall Mc Loughlin, senior vice president, Damac Properties.

"To impress in Dubai these days, developers are aware they need to go to the next level. It's not enough to build a nice apartment building in a mediocre location. You have to build a phenomenal building, in a prestigious location with every conceivable modern convenience included. That's what we are aiming to achieve with Damac Heights," Mc Loughlin added.

Damac Heights will represent the second partnership between Arabtec and Damac Properties at Dubai Marina. It follows the completion of the award winning 84-storey residential tower 'Ocean Heights' last year.

Damac Properties was established in 2002 and has already completed 28 buildings to date with 6045 units and spanning 986 580.9 square meters with projects in Dubai. Before the end of this year Damac Properties will complete a further 8 buildings comprising 1,329 units spanning 233 466.0 square meters.