Alatau City: Construction Start for Iconic Towers Planned for May 2026

Construction & infrastructureGateOfficial: Alatau City Authority4 Sources

Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 11 Feb 2026 – 12 Feb 2026

Alatau City Authority plans to start construction on the 272-meter Iconic Towers multifunctional complex in May 2026. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2029, with private investments already exceeding $800 million. The design is by US firm SOM, and construction is handled by Chinese contractor CSCEC.

District: Gate (derived from the type of project)

Key facts

• Start of excavation works: May 2026
• Completion and commissioning: End of 2029
• Height of the complex: 272 meters
• Private investments: over $800 million
• Architectural firm: SOM (USA)

All sources (4)

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2. Первый небоскреб Alatau City побьет рекорд Алматы: как будет выглядеть Iconic TowersSteppeNews.kz · 11 Feb 2026 · RU
3. 272 метра высоты: каким будет первый небоскреб Alatau CityUrbanExpert.kz · 12 Feb 2026 · KK
4. Official: Alatau City AuthorityAlatau City Prepares to Launch Construction of Iconic Towers - A World-Class Multifunctional ComplexAlatau City Authority · 11 Feb 2026 · EN