In a significant development, Mace has been appointed to manage the initial phase of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion.
- The expansion, costing £2.1bn, aims to dramatically increase the DEC’s capacity.
- Phase one is projected for completion by 2026, boosting exhibition space to 140,000 square metres.
- Further phases will eventually expand the facility to 180,000 square metres with 26 halls.
- Mace’s involvement builds on its previous work with the original centre for Expo 2020 Dubai.
The appointment of Mace as project manager for phase one of the Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion marks a substantial step forward in the facility’s development. This phase, valued at £2.1 billion, is expected to increase the centre’s current exhibition space from 58,000 square metres to a sprawling 140,000 square metres upon its target completion in 2026. By expanding nearly two and a half times its present capacity, this initiative underscores Dubai’s commitment to enhancing its infrastructure for global events.
Future phases of the project are also in the pipeline, slated to extend the venue’s exhibition space to an impressive 180,000 square metres. Upon full completion in 2031, the DEC will boast 26 exhibition halls, all consolidated on a single level that extends over 1.2 kilometres, potentially establishing the venue as the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions facility in the region.
Mace Consult, entrusted with overseeing the project’s initial phase, will provide key services including project and design management. This appointment reinforces Mace’s continued involvement with the Dubai Exhibition Centre, having previously contributed to the development of the original centre for the Expo 2020 Dubai.
The strategic expansion of the DEC is poised to significantly bolster Dubai’s ability to host large-scale international events. This ambitious project reflects the city’s ongoing development efforts, aligning with its vision to be a leading destination for global conferences and exhibitions.
The Dubai Exhibition Centre is set to become a premier hub for exhibitions in the region, thanks to Mace’s strategic project management.
