Saturday, 12 April 2008

Omniyat awards The Opus contract to Multiplex


The main construction contract of Omniyat's Dh.1.7bn 'The Opus', a commercial and retail development at Business Bay, has been awarded to Multiplex, one of the leading commercial construction contractors in the region.

As per the contract, Multiplex has been given the responsibility of managing the development's construction and timely and on-budget delivery of the development.

The President and Chief Executive of Omniyat, Mehdi Amjad, said "The main factor behind awarding the contract of The Opus to Multiplex, is their excellent track record of delivering highly complex, prestigious and challenging projects. We are confident that Multiplex and Omniyat can work together to complete construction of The Opus in a timely and cost-effective manner."

The Opus, located on a unique 'Island' plot, is ideally positioned to provide tenants exclusivity, with a spectacular view of Burj Dubai and the Signature Towers, without any adjoining properties or projects.

Designed with the commercial tenant in mind, The Opus will be ready by 2010. At present more than 80 percent of the development has been sold out.

The project, designed by Zaha Hadid, the renowned architect, will enhance the Business Bay skyline with its unique, iconic, and artistic architectural structure.