Dubai's Jewel of the Creek: HLS, DSE sign Dh395m MEP contract

Habtoor Leighton Specon (HLS) and Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE) have announced their agreement to jointly deliver the Dh395 million Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contract on the ‘Jewel of the Creek Package 8’ complex.

HLS has been nominated by Dubai International Real Estate (DIRE) as the MEP contractor of the project who has agreed with DSE to execute the works in a joint venture.

The package forms a significant part of the Dh4 billion ($1.09 billion) Jewel of the Creek project being developed by Dubai International Real Estate.

The project is a mixed-used development designed by Kling Consult and Kieferle & Partner Joint Venture (KCKP JV). The master-plan embraces the location, reflecting the waves and steady movement of the Creek.

Package 8 consists of five hospitality buildings ranging between 15 and 19 floors, featuring a hotel and serviced apartments buildings, a ballroom and an attached café; a marina, including four foot bridges and one vehicular bridge; and hard and soft landscaping works.

The objective of the development is to transform the location into a vibrant urban centre and a prominent landmark in the heart of Dubai.

The HLS - DSE JV will work under the main contractor of the project, the Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG), to deliver the MEP works of the package which consist of fit-out works in basements and complete MEP works for buildings.  

Ahmad Al Naser, Managing Director of Drake & Scull Engineering, said: “DSI picked up Dh5.34 billion worth of new projects in 2014 and our projects backlog stands at an all-time high of Dh14.4 billion.”

Construction work on Jewel of the Creek Package 8 has commenced and completion is targeted for Q2 2017.