Motor City Uptown Area 2 involves the construction of 34 residential properties, of between three and six storeys, for developer Union Properties PJSC.

Uptown Area 2 is part of the Motor City Development, which also includes the Dubai Autodrome, Formula One Theme Park, Business Park Motor City and another residential area; Green Community Motor City.

The site is located adjacent to the Emirates Road, a principal highway running around the perimeter of Dubai.

Al Futtaim Carillion has already been awarded the £40m contract for Motor City’s infrastructure and landscaping, which began on site in April 2006. Uptown Area 2 starts on site this month and is scheduled for completion in May 2009.

Commenting on the win, Carillion chief executive John McDonough, said: “The award of this prestigious contract further underlines Al Futtaim Carillion as one of the Middle East’s leading construction companies. Motor City Uptown Area 2 continues the successful relationship we have built up with Union Properties on previous contracts including the nearby Dubai Autodrome.”