The first phase of Gate Avenue at DIFC, the new USD272mn retail, leisure and cultural development, is reportedly on track to open in 1H18.  A significant number of retail units have been handed over to tenants for design, and fit-out work has started with some of the units. The concrete structure and blockwork installation on the project are 95% and 80% complete, respectively. Spanning across 660,000 sqft of BuA, Gate Avenue at DIFC will link the podium levels of all buildings located in DIFC, from the Gate Building to Central Park Towers. Upon completion, the development will feature over 200 dining, boutique, retail, and entertainment facilities, as well as a mosque.