Dubai: Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded AED2.4 billion in main construction contracts for new phases of its flagship villa developments, The Acres and The Acres Estates, in Dubailand. This move marks a significant addition to Dubai's growing pipeline of high-quality villa communities amid sustained demand from local and international buyers.
According to Emirates News Agency, United Engineering Construction (UNEC) has been appointed to deliver The Acres, while GCC Contracting will lead construction at The Acres Estates. The contracts encompass the construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of 557 villas.
The latest phase of The Acres will feature 371 three- to five-bedroom villas, alongside key community infrastructure. Meanwhile, The Acres Estates will comprise 186 five- to seven-bedroom residences designed on a larger, more exclusive scale.
Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, stated that this award reflects both the strength of demand for premium villa communities in Dubai and their continued investment in meeting that demand with quality and distinction.
Engineer Abdul Halim Muwahid, Chairman of UNEC, noted that their appointment on The Acres reflects a shared commitment to disciplined delivery and consistent quality at scale. Bipin Chandran, Executive Director and CEO at GCC Contracting, emphasized their commitment to delivering The Acres Estates with the precision and technical expertise required for projects of this calibre.