As the decks have been cleared, the company is set to begin the construction work on the first site. It has also applied for building permit, which is expected in two weeks.
"We're all prepared for the construction activities to begin in full swing as the decision on environmental clearance is known by now," said Abdullatif Almulla, CEO of SmartCity Dubai and chief business development officer at Dubai Holding.
Baju George, managing director of SmartCity, said the site clearance, demolitions, soil excavation, relocation of trees and setting out the building would begin in a few days.