Contractors bidding for the deal to build the The Address Jumeirah Gate development at Dubai Marina have been given more time to submit their offers.

The new closing dates are 22 June for technical proposals and 5 July for commercial offers. The previous closing date was 8 June.

The prospective bidders include:

• Alec (local)
• Arabian Construction Company (ACC; Lebanon)
• Arabtec Construction (local)
• Al-Faraa Contracting Company (local)
• Belhasa Six Construct (local/Belgium)
• Multiplex (Canada)
• TAV (Turkey)

The construction contract involves building twin 74-storey mixed-use towers that are 303 metres tall on the Gulf coast next to Jumeirah Beach Residence.

The scheme, which is also known as The Address Residences Jumeirah Resort and Spa development, will have a total built-up area of 255,000 square metres.

The hotel properties will be managed by three Emaar Hospitality brands: The Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels & Resorts, and Rove Hotels.

The local Middle East Foundation Group was appointed as the enabling works contractor in December last year.

The project is being developed by Abu Dhabi-based Al-Ain Properties. The designs were prepared by the local Killa Design. The scheme was previously considered by Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills.