CONSTRUCTION OF DIBBA AL FUJAIRAH 5 STAR HOTEL

Due to its cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, and adaptability to site constraints, Maccaferri’s MacWall system was selected as the preferred architectural retaining wall solution for the project. The MacWall system is a Modular Block System for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSEW), using Keystone Blocks and Paragrid geogrid for soil reinforcement. The project featured two types of sections. In the first type (Section-A), where space was limited, Paragrid geogrid was connected to rock anchors installed on a rock-cut slope. This connection was used for the bottom two tiers of the structure, with rock anchors designed to handle pullout forces corresponding to the long-term design strength of the geogrid. The backfill for these two tiers was stabilized with cement. In the second type (Section-B), where there were no space limitations, a conventional MSE wall was built with sufficient geogrid length. Special white Keystone blocks were used to align with the project’s architectural design. Maccaferri Middle East contributed to the design, supply, and construction assistance for the MacWall system in the project.