Source: alnasruae

Nakheel Makes a Major Move!

As a core subsidiary of Dubai Holding’s real estate division, Nakheel has recently awarded a key infrastructure contract worth AED 527 million (approximately USD 143.5 million) to Al Nasr Contracting Company. The scope covers core infrastructure and utility works for Island B within the Dubai Islands development. This ambitious project will greatly elevate the quality of Dubai’s coastal development and unlock high-value collaboration opportunities for global suppliers of pipes, flanges and pipe fittings.

The contract includes roadworks and paving, potable water networks, electrical and telecommunications systems, drainage and sewerage networks, district cooling plant network integration, and technical coordination with existing infrastructure on Island A. These works will lay a solid foundation for subsequent residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments on Island B, driving the high-quality delivery of the overall Dubai Islands master plan.

Ductile iron and carbon steel are specified as the primary materials. Key supporting fittings include dismantling joints (adjustable length: 50–300 mm), flange adaptors, flexible couplings with EPDM seals, as well as a full range of elbows, tees and reducers. All products must comply with WRAS certification requirements and adopt inert rubber gaskets.

Ductile iron and carbon steel are predominantly utilised. Flange ratings range from PN6 to PN10, manufactured in accordance with EN 1092 and ISO 7005 standards, with nominal sizes concentrated between DN200 and DN800. Pipeline sections crossing roadways require concrete encasement, alongside epoxy or bitumen anti-corrosion coatings to ensure long-term operational reliability.

Representing the highest-value segment of the entire project, the district cooling system adopts carbon steel carrier pipes integrated with pre-insulated systems complying with EN 253. Factory pre-insulated elbows, tees, reducers, dismantling joints and flange adaptors are deployed to achieve seamless integration and coordination with Island A facilities. The system operates at a working temperature of 4–13.5°C and a maximum pressure of 20 bar, with strict compliance to Empower/Tabreed regulations and full insulation integrity standards.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Al Nasr Contracting Company is a leading multi-disciplinary infrastructure contractor across the UAE, with a workforce of over 4,500 professional employees. The company boasts extensive expertise in pipeline engineering, pumping station construction, water treatment, electrical networks, district cooling systems, subsea pipelines and sewerage infrastructure. It has previously delivered multiple Nakheel developments within the Dubai Islands portfolio, including internal road and utility contracts for Bay Villas, demonstrating robust project execution capabilities. Al Nasr is currently delivering a strong pipeline of high-value infrastructure schemes across the region.

Running alongside the E611 highway in Ajman, this project features a 43 km-long DN1600 ductile iron potable water transmission pipeline, connecting the Al Khurija Water Distribution Centre in Ras Al Khaimah to the Al Helio Water Distribution Centre in Ajman. With a 20-month construction timeline, the scheme generates strong demand for large-diameter ductile iron flanges, dismantling joints, bends, tees and industrial valves, presenting ideal business potential for heavy-duty metal piping components.

Located within Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD/KEZAD) in Area A, between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, this phase covers natural gas pipeline networks serving multiple industrial clusters. It requires high-pressure carbon steel and stainless steel flanges, together with specialised industrial valves for gas service.

Situated in Mirfa, Al Dhafra Region, approximately 100 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi along the Arabian Gulf coastline, the plant is built adjacent to the existing Mirfa 1 RO facility. With a total investment of around AED 2.3 billion, the project features prominent demand for corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel, duplex steel flanges and high-alloy pipe fittings.

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