Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) says construction of Gate Avenue is on schedule for its anticipated opening in the first half of 2018, Invest-Gate reports.

Spanning across 660,000 square feet of built-up area, Gate Avenue is going at full pace, with 85% of the structural concrete work and 75% of the concrete blockwork completed.

The development worth AED 1 bn sees completing 35% of the overall construction work and the commencement of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) activities at the project site.

Further work on new and existing roads as well as car parking and public realm works of the project is expected to start later this month and due to be completed by May 2018.

HLG Contracting is undertaking the construction work for Gate Avenue at DIFC.