Dar Global awards platform contract for Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai
Dar Global awards platform construction contract for Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai to Gulf Asia Contracting as the 350m, 80-floor project advances after early enabling works.
The developer Dar Global has awarded the platform construction contract for the Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai to Gulf Asia Contracting as the high-rise project moves into its next construction phase. The Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai is advancing after Dar Global completed enabling works ahead of schedule, the company said. The decision signals a shift from preparatory stages to full structural erection on the Sheikh Zayed Road gateway to Downtown Dubai.
Contract award and contractor details
Dar Global confirmed the selection of Gulf Asia Contracting to execute the platform works for the Trump International project, underscoring the developer’s preference for leading regional contractors. The award follows a competitive procurement and comes after Dar Global said it finished all major enabling and foundational preparations early. The move is intended to ensure continuity and quality as the project transitions to above-ground construction.
Location and scale of the development
The Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai is sited on Sheikh Zayed Road at the entrance to Downtown Dubai, a prominent axis within the emirate’s commercial and tourism hub. The tower will rise to about 350 metres across 80 floors, making it one of the taller additions to Dubai’s skyline. Its positioning offers direct sightlines to the Burj Khalifa, central Dubai and the Arabian Gulf, reinforcing the project’s prime urban location.
Design features and luxury amenities
The mixed-use scheme will combine a branded hotel operation with luxury residential units and a private members’ club, according to project disclosures. Design highlights include the city’s highest outdoor swimming pool and two signature penthouses inspired by the iconic Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in New York. Developers have emphasised premium finishes and branded hospitality services as central to the project’s market appeal.
Construction timeline and recent milestones
Dar Global said enabling works were completed earlier than its planned September 2026 deadline, allowing the project to move into platform construction sooner than anticipated. The platform contract award marks a significant milestone ahead of the start of vertical construction and is intended to maintain the programme’s momentum. Project teams will now focus on delivering the platform and substructure that will support the tower’s full build-out.
Developer statements and strategic rationale
Ziad Al Shaar, chief executive of Dar Global, described the platform contract award as a key step in executing the company’s delivery plan for the Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai. He said partnering with established regional contractors supports Dar Global’s objective to achieve high-quality construction outcomes within targeted timelines. The developer framed the move as part of a broader strategy to collaborate with market-leading contractors to protect project standards and schedule.
Market and urban impact
The Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai is positioned to strengthen Dubai’s luxury hotel and branded residence market, adding a high-profile name and new inventory at a central urban node. The project also contributes to ongoing construction activity along Sheikh Zayed Road, where large-scale developments continue to shape the city’s skyline and hospitality offering. Observers expect the tower to attract both leisure and high-net-worth residential demand given its branded services and panoramic views.
Dar Global’s announcement underscores the pace of recovery and continued investment appetite in Dubai’s premium property sector, while the appointment of Gulf Asia Contracting signals confidence in regional construction capacity. The next visible milestone will be the completion of platform works and the commencement of vertical structural erection, which industry watchers will monitor for adherence to the developer’s publicly stated schedule.
