DRAKE and Scull International (DSI) has signed a contract worth Dh110 million ($30 million) to execute complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works for the redevelopment of Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

The contract was awarded by Khansaheb Civil Engineering, which is the main 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, to be completed by 2015.

Mall of the Emirates recently announced its multi-stage redevelopment project at an estimated cost of Dh1 billion ($272 million) under the theme ‘Evolution 2015’.

The redevelopment, which will include a new fashion district, luxury retail, and sports and leisure precinct, alongside unique dining concepts and an expansion of its cinemas, will be undertaken in phases with work on Phase One already under way. Mall of the Emirates has been ranked as the most lucrative mall in the Middle East in terms of sales per square foot, and seventh overall in the world, according to the International Council of Shopping Centres.

Khaldoun Tabari, DSI vice-chairman and CEO, said: “The contract underscores our proven track record in offering specialised MEP services for large-scale shopping malls.”