Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, developer of City of Arabia — a landmark project at the heart of Dubailand — has appointed Hill International as construction manager for the proposed mega shopping complex, Mall of Arabia, one of the world’s largest and most ambitious retail outlets.

Under the deal, Hill International will provide construction management (CM) services for the City of Arabia Mall development.
Hill International has worked on a number of major CM projects around the world including Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and Shams in Abu Dhabi,
Ilyas Galadari, chairman of Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group said: “The infrastructure for the City of Arabia project is being completed ahead of schedule and we had the opportunity to consider how best to move into our construction phase. In order to streamline operations and work to maximum efficiency, our strategic decision to appoint Hill as construction manager for the Mall of Arabia means that we can continue to take a close, hands-on role in the construction of the development.”
Hill International will manage six construction packages (main structure, mechanical and electrical works, finishing, lifts and escalators, landscaping and tenant fit-out) rather than use the main-contractor model.
Ziyad Khuri, vice president Dubai operations, Hill International commented: “The Mall of Arabia project is a landmark for Dubai. The scale of the project is immense with a perimeter of 2.3 km, up to 16,000 workers employed at the peak of construction and the anticipated need for at least 2 million cu ft of concrete. Hill International is delighted to work alongside City of Arabia in the realisation of its vision.”