Top construction companies in Dubai 2025
Sketching Dubai’s skyline with iconic architecture
The construction industry in Dubai is something that the whole world looks in awe for its vibrant, environment-friendly and innovation-driven architecture. Dubai has some of the world-famous buildings and the credit goes to the construction industry which has mastered the art of blending innovation with luxury.
The construction industry accelerates the economic momentum in Dubai and UAE. The size of the UAE construction market for 2024 is an estimated $41 billion and is expected to reach $50.40 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 4.26% (Mordor Intelligence). The International Trade Association in the United States expects the UAE construction market to witness a recovery from COVID-related crises in the next five years with an estimated value of 4.7% per year.
List of top construction companies in Dubai
Here are the top companies in Dubai who are leading the global construction industry by example.
| # | Company Name | Website | Established Year | Key Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emaar Properties | www.emaar.com | 1997 | Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina |
| 2 | Nakheel | www.nakheel.com | 2003 | Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Golden Mile |
| 3 | DAMAC Properties | www.damacproperties.com | 2002 | DAMAC Hills, Akoya Oxygen, DAMAC Towers by Paramount |
| 4 | Al-Futtaim Carillion | www.alfuttaim.com | 1977 | Multiple infrastructure and commercial projects across Dubai |
| 5 | Laing O'Rourke | www.laingorourke.com | 1978 | Khazna Data Centres, Expo 2020 - Al Wasl |
| 6 | ASGC (Al Shafar General Contracting) | www.asgcgroup.com | 1989 | Bluewaters Island Project, The Address Harbour Point, Sustainability Pavilion |
| 7 | Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast | www.shapoorjipallonji.com | 1865 | Arabella Town Houses, Thanaya Residential Building |
| 8 | Al Naboodah Construction Group | alnaboodah.com | 1958 | Sowwah Island – Roads and Bridges – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Airport Tunnel Project |
| 9 | ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC | www.alec.ae | 1999 | Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 |
| 10 | Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC | www.khansahebcivilengineering.com/en/ | 1935 | Expo City Thematic District Infills, Aquaventure Phase 3 Waterpark Expansion |
| 11 | Multiplex | www.multiplex.global/me | 1962 | The Address Beach Resort |
| 12 | Al Jaber Group | https://aljaber.com/ | 1975 | Al Raha Beach Developments |
| 13 | Suburbia Contracting LLC | www.suburbiaconstruction.com/ | N/A | Residential Framing Services, Decks Services |
| 14 | Target Engineering LLC | https://target.ae/ | 1975 | Jumeirah Islands - Heights, Cluster C - East and West, Discovery Gardens - Zen Gardens 2 |
| 15 | Al Rostamani Pegel LLC | www.alrostamanigroup.ae | 1998 | Waves Residences, Arcade Tower |
| 16 | Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC | https://www.dutco.com/ | 1947 | Expo 2020, The Address Hotel renovation, Marsa Al Seef |
| 17 | Six Construct | www.sixconstruct.com/ | 1975 | Qatra Water Solutions, The French Pavilion for the Dubai World Expo |
| 18 | BESIX Group | www.besix.com | 1909 | Zayed City Schools, Dubai Uptown Tower |
| 19 | El Seif Engineering Contracting | www.el-seif.com.sa/ | 1973 | Green Community – MotorCity, Meydan Heights Residential Development |
| 20 | Gulf Contracting Co. LLC | https://gulfcontracting.com | 1976 | Le Mirage, Bilal Tower Pearl |
| 21 | Al Shirawi | alshirawi.com | 1971 | Tiara United Towers at Business Bay, The Atria Towers at Business Bay |
| 22 | Meraas | www.meraas.com | 2007 | City Walk, Bluewaters Island, La Mer, The Acres |
| 23 | Vinci Construction | https://vinci-construction.com/en/ | 1899 | Various infrastructure and commercial projects in Dubai |
| 24 | Al Habtoor Group | www.habtoor.com/en/ | 1970 | Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Metropolitan Hotel Dubai |
| 25 | Arabian Construction Company (ACC) | https://accgroup.com/ | 1967 | Almas Tower, Fountain Views, Gate Towers |
| 26 | Dubai Contracting Company | dubaicontracting.com | 1962 | The AD-1 Tower in Abu Dhabi, The Brightstart beach resort |
| 27 | Al Futtaim Group | www.alfuttaim.com | 1939 | Dubai Festival City, Al Badia Residences |
| 28 | United Engineering Construction Company – Dubai | https://unec.co/ | 1976 | DEWA Headquarters, Dragon Mall UAE |
| 29 | Giti Construction | https://giticonstruction.com/ | 2004 | Various infrastructure and commercial projects in Dubai |
| 30 | Adnan Contracting LLC | https://adnan.ae/ | 1999 | Various infrastructure and commercial projects in Dubai |
An overview of top 10 construction companies in Dubai
Emaar Properties
Website: emaar.com
Headquarters: Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai
Established Year: 1997
Key Person: Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Founder
Core Services: Commercial and residential property development
Awards:
- Won ‘Developer of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2024
Nakheel
Website: nakheel.com
Headquarters: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Established Year: 2000
Key Person: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman
Core Services: Development of residential, retail, and leisure projects
Awards:
- Won six accolades for rebrand at Transform Awards MEA 2023
DAMAC Properties
Website: damacproperties.com
Headquarters: Damac Hills, Dubai
Established Year: 2002
Key Person: Hussain Sajwani, Founder
Core Services: Commercial and residential property development
Awards:
- Won two awards at IRECMS 2023
Al-Futtaim
Website: alfuttaim.com
Headquarters: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai
Established Year: 1930
Key Person: Omar Al Futtaim, Vice Chairman
Core Services: Real estate construction
Awards:
- N/A
Laing O'Rourke
Website: laingorourke.com
Headquarters: Anchor Boulevard, Crossways Dartford, UK
Established Year: 1978
Key Person: Sir John Parker, Chair
Core Services: Engineering, construction, and asset management
Awards:
- 'Product Innovation of the Year' at the London Construction Awards
ASGC Construction
Website: asgcgroup.com
Headquarters: Business Bay, Dubai
Established Year: 1989
Key Person: Bishoy Azmy, CEO
Core Services: Commercial and residential property development
Awards:
- "Contractor of the Year" at Big Project ME Awards 2021
Shapoorji Pallonji
Website: shapoorjiproperties.com
Headquarters: Maharashtra, India
Established Year: 1865
Key Person: Shapoor Mistry, Chairman
Core Services: Real estate, construction, infrastructure, and engineering
Awards:
- Arabian Property Awards Winner 2020-2021
Al Naboodah Construction Group
Website: alnaboodahconstruction.com
Headquarters: Dubai
Established Year: 1960
Key Person: Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah, Co-Founders
Core Services: Civil engineering, building, and MEP services
Awards:
- Subcontractor of the Year Award by EXPO 2020 – The Better Together Awards 2019
ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC
Website: alec.ae
Headquarters: Dubai Marina, Dubai
Established Year: 1999
Key Person: Barry Lewis, CEO
Core Services: Construction, engineering, and project management
Awards:
- Won "Building Project of the Year" award by MEED Project Awards
Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC
Website: khansahebcivilengineering.com
Headquarters: Dubai
Established Year: 1935
Key Person: Tariq Khansaheb, Chairman
Core Services: Construction, infrastructure, and facilities management
Awards:
- "Digital Construction Innovator of the Year" by Middle East Digital Construction Award
Recent technology trends in Dubai construction industry
Construction companies in Dubai have an increasing interest in adopting emerging technologies to optimize their business processes. The rising demands and competition in the sector have also forced construction companies and real estate and property management companies to utilize the capabilities of various technologies for their sales growth and success.
The International Trade Administration of the US reports the following technological trends in the Dubai construction industry.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Augmented Reality (AR)
Advanced construction wearables and exoskeletons
Internet of Things (IoT) data applications
Drones with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
360° video capturing technologies
3D printing and scanning technology including 3D construction
Top construction companies in Dubai and UAE are expecting new projects and increased opportunities with the positive impact created by Expo Dubai World’s Fair and return of tourism to normal levels post COVID. The projects launched by the top construction companies last year were reported to have sold out immediately. Thus is the demand for new projects in the international city of Dubai. Evident are the opportunities for the construction companies to keep up the economic momentum in the region.
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