The works involve the destruction of the unfinished buildings left by the scheme’s previous developers Dubai Pearl Incorporated, part of Qatar's Omnix International.

Once completed, the project’s new developer, a consortium of investors led by Abu Dhabi-based Al-Fahim Group, will begin construction of a fresh development that will involve the construction of four towers, connected by a common podium at ground level and a sky bridge, known as the crown, at the top of the structures. It will be surrounded by a low-rise building on the podium. The mixed-use development will include residential, hotel, commercial and retail space, together with a 1,500-2,000-seat performing arts theatre. The total built-up area will be more than 1.4 million square metres. Completion is expected by December 2010.

Dubai Pearl overlooks Palm Jumeirah and is housed in the interchange serving the man-made island, next to Media and Internet cities and Knowledge Village.

The architect for the main building and the masterplan is Germany's Schweger Assozierte. The consultant for the podium is Australia's CK Design Works, with PMDC as project manager (MEED 14:12:07).