East Coast Contracting and Trading has been appointed as the main contractor for the Dh160-million ($44 million) Kalba Waterfront project by Eagle Hills Sharjah, a leading master developer of residential, hospitality, retail and lifestyle communities.

Kalba Waterfront, set to open in the third quarter of 2019, is one of three major developments, alongside Maryam Island and Palace Al Khan, which represent Eagle Hills’ venture into Sharjah. Worth a total of Dh2.7 billion ($735 million), the trio of projects are the result of a joint venture between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Eagle Hills, an Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment and development company.

Kalba Waterfront covers a gross floor area of 17,000 sq m and offers a gross leasing area of 11,200 sq m within the Kalba Eco-Tourism Project. Overlooking the Kalba lagoon, it will offer a serene and beautiful environment for all visitors to enjoy, while also providing a practical, service-oriented hub that caters to the needs of the local community.

The mall will feature 86 retail outlets including a wide variety of dining options, a choice of top fashion brands, and well-known supermarket chains, as well as a large indoor dining area, a children’s play area, a family entertainment centre, and a park surrounding the lagoon.

Kalba Waterfront ... set in a serene and beautiful environment.

As part of the contract, East Coast Contracting and Trading has begun the enabling and structural works on the masterplanned retail development.

A leading Emirati builder, the East Coast Contracting and Trading has secured a strong presence within the UAE since its establishment in 1977. It offers turnkey general contracting solutions across a wide range of market sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, leisure and oil and gas.

Low Ping, CEO of Eagle Hills expresses delight at working on Kalba Waterfront with the support of East Coast Contracting and Trading, a company that shares its meticulous approach to timely and high-quality project delivery.

On the contract win, Ahmed Saeed Al Raqbani, managing director of East Coast Group,  says: “With our 40-year proven track record in the contracting business, we are committed to delivering a high quality project on schedule and within budget, and we are pleased to be working with Eagle Hills as we believe in the company’s modern vision for the future of Sharjah.”

Eagle Hills Sharjah says the Kalba Waterfront takes inspiration from the northern emirate’s traditional suqs, marrying internal public streets with a contemporary architectural language and connecting visitors with the surrounding waterfront.