DMCC awards main works contract for uptown Dubai’s next phase

- DMCC awards main works contract for uptown Dubai’s next phase including two state-of-the-art commercial towers

• DMCC awards Ali & Sons Contracting Company – Sole Proprietorship LLC the main works contract for the next phase of Uptown Dubai’s development
• Next phase will include two new towers offering 62,000 square metres of premium commercial, F&B and retail space, connected to Uptown Tower by a new link bridge
• The project will connect directly to the Uptown Plaza, a world-class public realm with stellar events planned for later in the year
• The project will be built to LEED Gold standards, reinforcing DMCC’s sustainability commitments

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has announced the appointment of Ali & Sons Contracting Company – Sole Proprietorship LLC to spearhead the second phase of Uptown Dubai's transformative development. As a leading regional urban development contractor, Ali & Sons Contracting has been awarded the main construction contract to bring this next phase to life following the successful completion of the enabling works.

Seamlessly connected to the iconic Uptown Tower by a new link bridge, the development will see two new state-of-the-art commercial towers offering a combined 62,000 square metres of Grade A commercial and retail space, delivering amenities and accessibility in line with DMCC’s dynamic urban destination. The new towers will exemplify a modern architectural design, with both structures built to LEED Gold standards. This ensures the highest levels of energy efficiency as well as the use of environmentally responsible materials and technologies, underscoring DMCC’s commitment to sustainable urban development in line with Dubai’s broader sustainability agenda.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “The next phase of Uptown Dubai marks a defining moment in the district’s evolution. With 62,000 square metres of premium Grade A office and retail space across two landmark towers, we are responding proactively to the growing demand from global businesses seeking a world-class destination in Dubai. Seamlessly connected by a new link bridge and elevated by exceptional F&B and retail offerings, this development will deliver an integrated, future-ready environment for work, leisure, and lifestyle. Our collaboration with Ali & Sons Contracting underscores DMCC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable urban development – setting a new benchmark not only for Dubai, but for the region as a whole.”

Ali & Sons Contracting will deliver the project using leading industry standards for health, safety and wellbeing, using technology and innovation such as drone surveying, off-site prefabrication and 3D planning software to achieve the highest quality construction.

Shamis Ali bin Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director, Ali & Sons Holding LLC, said: “We are proud to have been awarded the contract for the next phase of Uptown Dubai, a landmark development that is shaping the future of urban living in the region. This partnership with DMCC reflects a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We look forward to bringing our expertise to this ambitious project, delivering on DMCC’s vision and creating a world-class destination.”

Uptown Dubai continues to redefine urban living and working environments, positioning DMCC as a leader in creating thriving communities that integrate cutting-edge architecture with sustainability.