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Emirates starts work on $5.1bn engineering complex in Dubai
Key takeaways
- The new facility will cover 1.1 million square metres, ranking among the world’s largest buildings by volume and the largest steel structure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
- China Railway Construction Corporation is overseeing the construction, while Artelia serves as the project consultant.
- The engineering centre will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capability for up to 28 wide-body aircraft simultaneously.
Emirates starts work on $5.1bn engineering complex in Dubai Anwesha Pattanaik Tue, May 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM GMT+7 2 min read 601186.SS UAE-based Emirates has commenced construction on a $5.1bn ultra-modern engineering complex in Dubai South, which is scheduled for completion by mid-2030.
The new facility will cover 1.1 million square metres, ranking among the world’s largest buildings by volume and the largest steel structure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
China Railway Construction Corporation is overseeing the construction, while Artelia serves as the project consultant.
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