Al Futtaim Engineering, part of UAE-based Al Futtaim Contracting, has achieved a major milestone with the delivery of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scope at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), located in Expo City Dubai.
Developed by Dubai World Trade Centre, the project achieved building completion certificate (BCC) status and full operational readiness within an exceptional nine-month MEP programme, enabling the venue to host major international events, including Arab Health and Gulfood.
The achievement represents one of the most accelerated and complex MEP deliveries in the region. From initial site access to final commissioning and operational readiness, the milestone was achieved in record time, with over four million man-hours delivered safely, said Al Futtaim Engineering.
This multimillion-dollar development is one of the largest MEP projects undertaken by Al-Futtaim Engineering in terms of both scale and delivery timeline. More than 200 engineering and management staff and 2,000 skilled workers were mobilised during the peak period to meet the demanding programme.
According to Al Futtaim Engineering, the scale and technical complexity of the works are reflected in the project’s infrastructure benchmarks. Approximately 90 km of low-voltage cabling were installed, alongside 11 km of busbar systems and 100,000 sq m of air-conditioning ductwork. Additional works included 120 km of fibre-optic backbone infrastructure, 110 km of electrical uPVC Class D ducting, 105 km of plumbing and chilled water pipework, and the installation of 18,080 lighting fixtures, forming a high-capacity services.
Murali S, Managing Director of Al‑Futtaim Contracting, said: “Delivering the MEP scope for the Dubai Exhibition Centre in less than a nine month programme is a testament to leadership, structured planning, technical depth, and disciplined execution. Projects of this magnitude demand more than manpower, they require engineering clarity, precise coordination, and a delivery framework capable of managing complexity without compromise.”