RAFAL Real Estate Development Company has completed the concrete work in the upper edge of the swimming pool on the top floor of the luxurious RAFAL Residence project in Riyadh, thus setting the completion of the whole project by the end of 2015. The residence was built with the highest quality standards and innovative techniques to achieve the desired stability and durability using 50,000 cubic meters of concrete and 7,200 tons of iron. The entire process took more than three million working hours. Abdulelah A. Abunayyan, board member at RAFAL Real Estate Development Company, said: “We are glad to continuously offer unique projects for both citizens and residents, which will enrich the residential sector and yet can compete with global cities.” On this occasion, Majed Al Hogail, Managing Director, RAFAL Real Estate Development Company, stated: “Today we celebrate the completion of this important stage of RAFAL residence project, our second vertical project, which offers a unique and creative combination of beauty and luxury in residential real estate sector.” RAFAL Residence consists of 28 high-end floors, featuring 172 elegant apartments, in addition to 234 5-stars hotel apartments located in the first ten floors under ASCOTT's management — regarded as the most important high-class hotel apartments managing company in the world. Moreover, he said “RAFAL Residence, more than ten thousand cubic meters of luxury and harmony, comes in line with our vision of creating innovative and unique projects in the capital Riyadh.” In addition, the residents will have access to a variety of facilities, integrated with the deluxe lifestyle of the residential apartments, offering full-fledged services. These facilities and services include a swimming pool, gym and restaurants on the first floor featuring high- class hotel services, exclusive club accessible only to the top floor residents, parking lots for both residents and guests, and drivers' rooms as well. RAFAL Residence, the vertical luxurious residential tower in Riyadh, which encompasses 11,000 m2 area, is located at Olaya Street in AlSahafa neighborhood north of Riyadh, within a walking distance from Burj RAFAL residence and King Abdullah Financial District. RAFAL Residence is an elegant building featuring distinct and integrated services and facilities that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike. — SG