Gemological Institute of America To Move Into DMCC's Uptown Tower in Dubai

DMCC the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise - has announced that the world's foremost authority on diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), through its subsidiary GIA Laboratory DMCC, will lease space for a new gemmological laboratory in Dubai's latest landmark - DMCC's Uptown Tower.

• 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.