Engineering company Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI) has announced that it has signed a contract worth around US$29mn to execute complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works for the redevelopment of the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai
The contract was awarded by Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC, the key contractor for the project.
Under the terms of the agreement, DSI will procure, install, test and commission all MEP works at the iconic shopping mall, which will be completed by 2015. The Mall of the Emirates recently announced its multi-stage redevelopment project at an estimated cost of over US$272mn.
The redevelopment, which will include a new fashion district, luxury retail, and sports and leisure precinct, along with unique dining concepts and an expansion of its cinemas, will be undertaken in phases. Work on Phase 1 is already underway.
PJSC (DSI) is a regional market leader in integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of general contracting, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), water and power, rail, oil and gas.
Khaldoun Tabari, vice chairman of PJSC DSI, said, "The new contract for the redevelopment of Mall of the Emirates underscores our proven track record in offering specialised MEP services for large-scale shopping malls.
"With our expertise in MEP works and general contracting, cutting edge technologies and vast resources, DSI is well-positioned to undertake significant construction and infrastructure projects as Dubai gears up to host the 2020 World Expo."
