• The world's foremost authority on diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls will establish a new laboratory to serve the global gem trade in DMCC's new Uptown Tower, occupying two floors in a 9-year deal
• Establishment of GIA's laboratory in DMCC reflects Dubai's status as a global hub for business
• Up to 500 new jobs in DMCC's business district
• Majority of commercial office space in the 340m tower now pre-leased ahead of Q4¹22 completion
• Dubai continues diamond industry growth, providing c
A public benefit, non-profit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewellery.
The new GIA laboratory, set to open in mid-2023, will occupy over 41,000 square feet across two floors of the 340m tall Uptown Tower as part of a 9 year deal. Over time this could see up to 500 skilled new jobs created in DMCC's business district.
The tower's 22 floors of grade-A premium office space are now substantially pre-leased ahead of the Tower's completion in Q4 2022. Uptown Tower topped-out in January this year, with construction currently completed and the tower in its testing and commissioning phase.
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