Dubai: Nakheel has awarded contracts worth more than Dh3.5 billion to build 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali, moving ahead with one of Dubai’s largest waterfront residential developments. Ginco General Contracting L.L.C will build 354 villas across Fronds A to D, while United Engineering Construction, or UNEC, will deliver 190 villas on Fronds E and F. Construction is scheduled to begin this quarter, with completion targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028. The villas form part of a wider collection of 10 architectural typologies, designed to maximise waterfront locations and sea views. The homes will also include smart-home features and sustainability-focused design elements. “The awarding of these contracts signals tangible progress in the delivery of Palm Jebel Ali, with construction now progressing across multiple fronds," said Khalid Al Malik, CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate.…