Realty Capital announces completion of 'i-Rise' office tower

Realty Capital announces completion of 'i-Rise' office tower

Realty Capital obtains final completion certificate as high-profile tenants start to move into luxury-oriented business tower

May 22, 2011
Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC has obtained the final completion certificate after wrapping up construction work of its centrepiece "i-Rise" business tower project in TECOM Site C. This certificate officially confirms that the i-Rise office tower is complete and ready to be occupied. Realty Capital has revealed that a number of high-profile tenants have already started fit-out works in their respective offices with the intention to move into the luxurious, 36-storey executive and corporate tower.

i-Rise is strategically located on a premium corner plot in Dubai’s TECOM Site-C and offers a total built-up-area of more than 1.9 million square feet, making it among the region's largest office tower developments. Designed to be a popular Dubai landmark. i-Rise stands out with its unique curvilinear design that enhances its reputation as one of the most prestigious and sought-after office addresses in the UAE.

Marwan Mansour, CEO, Realty Capital, said: "i-Rise reaffirms its position as a state-of-the-art office tower with an unrivalled combination of world-class business amenities, strategic location and a truly exclusive business address. With the completion certificate in hand, we have now started handing over the offices to the owners, who are likewise very excited to move into one of the region's largest and most luxurious office developments.
We have sold a dream and have delivered our promise; we are pleased to have satisfied the expectations of our clients.”

i-Rise offers prime commercial space with a gross area of 31,000 sq. ft. per floor. Offices at i-Rise are characterized as both modern and flexible ranging from 500 sq. ft. to 3,500 sq. ft. Individual offices come in two modules, executive and corporate. Executive offices have their own toilets, pantry and store rooms.

i-Rise has also been designed to deliver generous daylight in all office spaces, creating substantial energy savings and enhancing the tower's environmental benefits. In addition to its excellent location, convenient access from Sheikh Zayed Road and optimum visibility, i-Rise is also ideally located to offer panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and the New Dubai skyline. Moreover, it is just a short distance away from the Dubai Metro Station.


An extensive retail space has also been integrated into the office tower at the ground level, offering a gross area of more than 60,000 square feet and a total net area of 48,000 square feet. The retail section can accommodate up to 28 specialty retail outlets ranging from 500 sq. ft. up to 10,000 sq. ft.

Realty Capital further revealed that it has partnered with leading brands to occupy the various retail outlets and provide diversified retail offerings, including pharmacies, beauty and health salons, general services such as car rental, laundry and courier service; fashion and jewellery, banks and showrooms.

Other key features of i-Rise include a specially treated podium façade, 19 high-speed elevators, exquisitely designed grand lobbies and reception areas, CCTV security systems and 24-hour security surveillance, and a multi-storey car park with 2,300 parking bays. Other premium amenities include a business centre, a fitness centre and a landscape area.

Realty Capital to start testing and commissioning of i-Rise office tower in mid-September 2010

Completion of one of the region’s largest office tower developments set for November 29, 2010

Realty Capital to start testing and commissioning of i-Rise office tower in mid-September 2010


July 27, 2010
Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC has announced that testing and commissioning of its centrepiece i-Rise Office Tower in September 2010, keeping the landmark development on course for its November 29, 2010 completion date.

i-Rise, a 36 storey office tower, is being developed by Realty Capital in Dubai’s TECOM Site-C, and offers corporate and executive offices in a total built-up-area of more than 1.9 million square feet. Realty Capital further revealed that civil works were completed on July 25, 2010, while connections for various services (DEWA, EMPOWER, etc.) have also been concluded. All DEWA equipments have likewise been delivered to the site.

Work on the external façade will be completed by the first week of September as the disassembly of tower cranes will start by end of August. Internal finishing works, on the other hand, will be done before November 29.

Marwan Mansour, CEO, Realty Capital, said: "As we put into place the final pieces of this landmark development, there has been a growing excitement among investors and property owners who are all eager to move in and take advantage of the world-class amenities and leverage the prestigious reputation of i-Rise as a premier business address. It has been a gratifying and an inspiring experience to work on this iconic project, and we are sure that our investors and tenants will appreciate our efforts to maintain the highest levels of quality in every aspect from start to finish.”

i-Rise has been developed to be a popular Dubai landmark because of its unique curvilinear design. The office tower will feature a specially treated podium façade; modern executive and corporate offices; 19 high-speed elevators, dining establishments; commercial space; a fitness centre; and a multi-storey car park with 2,300 parking bays.

Construction on I-Rise office tower reaches 30th floor

Construction on I-Rise office tower reaches 30th floor

February 24, 2010

Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC has announced that it has recently competed the concrete casting of the 30th floor slab of its centerpiece i-Rise office tower project in TECOM site C. This marks an important milestone as one of the largest office tower developments in the region draws near to its completion date expected in November 2010.

I-Rise office tower, being developed by Realty Capital, is 36 floors high and contains corporate and executive offices as well as retail space on the ground floor with an approximate total built-up-area of 1.9 million square feet. The tower will have 19 high speed elevators and 2,300 parking spaces.

All electromechanical works of i-Rise are now being completed through the lower levels up to 27th floor. The contractor has also started placing aluminum cladding on the external facade up to the 25th floor. Fit-out works are also well in progress.

Marwan Mansour, the CEO of Realty Capital, said: “Being one of the region’s most iconic projects, there has been a growing sense of excitement and pride as we draw nearer to the completion of i-Rise. Realty Capital has worked really hard with the contractors to ensure that the project stay on track despite the challenges that have been experienced in the region and across the world. When we started this project, we vowed to protect the interest of all investors and stakeholders one of Dubai’s most prestigious business towers”.

Construction advancing on i-Rise Office Tower

Construction advancing on i-Rise Office Tower

Preparation on the 16th floor is underway


October 05, 2009

Construction on the i-Rise Office Tower is moving ahead with full power as the delivery date in 2010 is approaching. The i-Rise Office Tower is being developed by Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC in Dubai’s TECOM Site-C.

i-Rise will be one of the largest office towers in region, with 37 storeys of corporate and executive offices, incorporating a total built-up-area of more than 1.9 million square feet, an extensive retail area with restaurants and luxurious boutiques, as well as ample parking for office tenants and retail customers summing up to 2,300 parking bays.
Realty Capital is working with the main contractor “Al Naboodah” in order to complete the project on schedule. The casting of the 16th floor slab is underway, whereas electrical and mechanical works are also completed for the 14th floor.
Realty Capital is participating at Cityscape Dubai 2009, which will be held from October 5 to 8, 2008 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, to showcase i-Rise Office tower.
Strategically located at TECOM Site-C, Dubai’s Technology and Media Free Zone, the AED 1 billion, 37-storey i-Rise is poised to become a popular landmark due to its unique curvilinear design. The business tower will feature a specially treated podium façade; modern executive and corporate offices; 19 high-speed elevators, dining establishments; commercial space; a fitness centre; a helipad; and a multi-storey car park.