Repair work on Dubai’s Address Downtown hotel starts

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Repair work on Dubai’s Address Downtown hotel starts Initial repair work on the Address Downtown has begun, just a few days after a blaze tore through the luxury hotel on New Year’s Eve. Emaar Properties on Monday said that the firm has appointed Dutco Group, which is working on the expansion of Dubai Mall, to restore the iconic Downtown hotel “in record time”. Mohammed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, said: “We will restore the project to its glory and even surpass its grandeur that befits the prestige of the city and Downtown Dubai.” The statement said details of the project and timeline will be released shortly. The fire badly damaged parts of the hotel and residence, which includes 600 apartments. RELATED: Video: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed at the Address fire Alabbar added: “We are demonstrating the can-do ability of Dubai with our focus on opening the hotel in record time using the best in design, quality and technology.” Emaar said a team of consultants from Dutco is already working “around the clock” onsite for mechanical, electrical and structural assessments. The Dubai Police forensic department is still investigating the cause of the fire. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Head of General Security for Dubai, published a picture on Twitter showing a small fire on one balcony shortly before the blaze spread up the building. He said investigations would be focusing on that apartment to determine the cause. news@7days.ae Read the original story at: Repair work on Dubai’s Address Downtown hotel starts