(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Expo City Dubai has appointed local firm Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) as the main contractor for Sidr Residences, a premium residential development set for completion in 2027.

Comprising three interconnected towers – two rising 15 floors and one 13 floors – Sidr Residences will offer 421 apartments, lofts and townhouses ranging from one to four bedrooms. The project forms part of Expo City Dubai's growing residential portfolio, which includes Expo Valley, Mangrove Residences, Sky Residences and Al Waha Residences.

Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer Expo City Dubai, said:“Sidr Residences captures the essence of our vision for a sustainable, connected, forward-looking city. Partnering with a trusted local contractor like ECC ensures the highest standards of quality and delivery as we continue to build the city of the future.”

Nedal Ihsun, General Director of ECC said:“We are thrilled to bring Sidr Residences to life. This project blends smart, eco-conscious design with the convenience of a walkable urban neighbourhood and we are proud to deliver a development that exemplifies excellence and visionary urban design in Dubai.”

With its mix of modern design, sustainable living and community-focused amenities, Sidr Residences sets a new benchmark for urban living at Expo City Dubai. Strategically central to Dubai's future, Expo City is located mid-way between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, offering direct access to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and the Dubai Exhibition Centre. It is a core hub in the 2040 Dubai Urban Master Plan, powering the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

About Expo City Dubai:

Expo City Dubai, the legacy city of Expo 2020 Dubai, is an innovation-driven, people-centric community rooted in the belief that collaboration can propel sustainable progress. Its prime location and world-class connectivity place it at the centre of Dubai's future – the lynchpin between Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port and a key driver of Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33)

• A world-class free zone, it is home to a thriving business community that supports cross-sector collaboration and provides a springboard for businesses of all sizes to scale and grow, enhancing Dubai's position as a global centre of trade and reinforcing the UAE's development and diversification ambitions
• Its residential communities redefine urban living, exemplifying best practice in innovative, environment-friendly design with a focus on wellbeing and happiness
• An incubator for innovation, it is a testbed for solutions and a platform for groundbreaking ideas that benefit both people and the planet
• Packed with educational, cultural and entertainment offerings, with more than 30 indoor and outdoor venues attracting globally significant events, it celebrates human creativity and ingenuity and inspires future generations
• Designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2050 and its broader decarbonisation targets raise the bar on responsible urban development

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