Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has signed an agreement with Al Habtoor Group to supply the Al Habtoor Tower with district cooling services of 7,200 refrigeration tonnes (RT) capacity (equivalent to 75% of the peak cooling capacity of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa) by the beginning of second quarter of 2024. 

 

Al Habtoor Tower, soon to be the world's largest residential icon upon completion, is likely to house over 5,000 residents.

 

The agreement was signed at Al Habtoor Group’s head office, by HE Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, and Mr. Mohammed Khalaf Al-Habtoor, Vice Chairman & CEO of Al Habtoor Group.

 

Located in a prime spot along Sheikh Zayed Road, spanning a building area of 3,517,313 sq ft and towering 350m high, this iconic tower project offers a distinctive perspective of the Dubai Water Canal's banks. 

 

The development boasts 87 floors, housing 1,701 residential units alongside retail spaces, health and fitness amenities, as well as facilities catering to business needs, conferences, and diverse events, as detailed in Empower's statement on the DFM website.

 

Al Habtoor Tower residential project, which will be built by the China Railway 18th Bureau Group to meet world-class standards, will be served from Empower's Business Bay district cooling plant. 

 

Vice Chairman & CEO Mohammed Khalaf Al Habtoor said: "Our group is keen to collaborate with government agencies to contribute to achieving Dubai's goals of reducing carbon footprint, protecting the climate and promoting community health by providing our portfolio of real estate projects in Dubai with competitive and environmentally friendly cooling services."

 

Empower CEO Ahmad bin Shafar said the Al Habtoor Tower project will emerge as the latest iconic and most architecturally innovative project to join its district cooling portfolio.

 

"Al Habtoor Tower is a unique addition to the city's skyline and an architectural and engineering icon that will enrich Dubai's future landscape of building projects and bring up the lifestyle of residents to unprecedented levels of luxury," he stated.

 

"We are proud to provide the world's largest residential building with the most efficient and high-quality district cooling services," he added.-TradeArabia News Service