Meydan construction races ahead

Dubai-based horseracing mixed-used development Meydan has announced that construction of the Meydan Racecourse Grandstand has reached the first and mezzanine floors.

Head of projects at Meydan Douglas Small said: "A total of 52,000 cubic metres of concrete has already been laid, with a total of 2600 construction workers currently employed on site, which will rise to 5000 at the height of the works. Sixteen tower cranes are currently on site, with a further two to be added shortly."

The mezzanine floor will feature the Meydan Museum and Gallery, Banyan Tree Resort-managed Meydan Hotel and the Dubai Racing Club office, as well as the main lobby and entrance lobby for the grandstand.

When completed, the grandstand is expected to have a seating capacity of more than 60,000 people.

Meydan Racecourse is located close to self-contained community Meydan City.

Earthwork on this residential, commercial and retail community is now near completion, with construction on the canals soon set to begin.

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