No reasons have been given for the delay but in the current fluctuating market place and with developers facing labour shortages and soaring construction costs it has not come as a huge surprise to the construction industry.
Initially the 330 metre high twisting tower in Dubai Marina was to be ready by the summer of 2010 but contractors Drake & Scull confirmed that date has now been pushed back. A company spokesman refused to say what has caused the delay or comment on recent stoppages.
'We are delighted that work has re-started on Infinity Tower, a project we are proud to be part of,' said Khaldoun Tabari, chief executive of Drake & Scull International.
The building, which twists from its base creating a spiral-shaped structure, is destined to be one of the area's most striking buildings when complete.
It has been designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the architect behind the Burj Dubai. Arabtec is building the tower and British firm Currie & Brown is project and cost manager for the scheme.
Each of the 75 floors of the residential apartment development will be rotated by 1.2 degrees to achieve a full 90 degrees spiral, creating the shape of a helix. When complete, the residential apartment building will be the tallest tower to twist by 90 degrees.
It is already an award winner including being names best architecture in the world at the 2006 International Property Awards in London.
The Tower will include a rooftop park, a health spa, a gymnasium, conference rooms, a cigar-room, a fully equipped nursery, an outdoor tennis court and other amenities.
A Cayan Investment and Development spokesman confirmed the delay but also declined to offer any further comment on the reasons.