UAE-based Palma Development has announced two significant construction milestones across Serenia District, its AED5 billion (   ) master-planned community in Jumeirah Islands. 

The developer has appointed APCC Piling & Marine Contracting to undertake piling and shoring works at Serenia District East, while confirming the completion of foundation works at West Residence and the mobilisation of the main contractor, Khansaheb Civil Engineering.

APCC Piling & Marine Contracting brings directly relevant experience to Serenia District East, having previously delivered the piling and shoring scope for Serenia District West and Serenia Living on Palm Jumeirah. 

Their familiarity with Palma's standards and the demands of the Serenia brand made them the natural choice for this next phase of the masterplan, said the developer.

At West Residence, the completion of foundation works marks a key structural milestone for the 46-storey tower, which represents phase one of Serenia District. 

Khansaheb Civil Engineering, which clinched the AED760 million construction contract last December, has now mobilised on site and commenced operations, keeping the project firmly on its delivery schedule.

These milestones come on the heels of Palma Development's completion of Serenia Living on Palm Jumeirah, where the majority of owners have already taken over their units following the project's on-time completion. 

The continued momentum across the Serenia portfolio reflects the developer's disciplined approach to execution, its commitment to client trust, and its focus on protecting investor confidence through consistent, on-schedule delivery.

On the key milestone, CEO Kareem Derbas said: "The response from Serenia Living owners following the completion announcement has been outstanding. The vast majority have already taken over their homes, and that level of engagement is a direct reflection of the trust our clients place in us."

"It is a commitment we take seriously across every project we deliver. At Serenia District, we are building on that same foundation, appointing partners we know, maintaining the pace we have set, and protecting the experience of every client who has chosen to invest with Palma. Business continuity and on-time delivery are not aspirations, they are the standard we hold ourselves to," he added.

Spanning more than 600,000 sq ft of land with a total built-up area of 3.5 million sq ft, Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands will comprise six integrated towers centred around six unique lifestyle zones of the community: the Serenia Signature Clubhouse, Health and Social zone, Sports and Recreation spaces, Family Oasis, Nature Discovery zone, and a Wellness Retreat, which together, will offer a unique lifestyle for residents. 

Designed by Nikken Sekkei, Japan’s leading architectural firm and the third-largest globally, the community draws inspiration from the Japanese Ireko philosophy, blending serenity, simplicity, and the mindful use of space.

Omar Derbas, Executive Director, Development & Engineering, Palma Development, said: "We are pleased with the appointment of APCC for Serenia District East. Their performance on Serenia Living gave us full confidence in their ability to execute to the standard this masterplan demands."

"At West Residence, the completion of foundational works and Khansaheb’s mobilisation on site means we are progressing exactly as planned. Each appointment, each milestone, is a deliberate step in a programme we are committed to delivering with precision," he added.-TradeArabia News Service