Dubai contractor wins $35m deal to build Berkeley Square in JVC
Drake & Scull International have been appointed as the main contractor for the off-plan residential project in the heart of Jumeriah Village Circle.
Prestige One Developments have appointed Drake & Scull International as the main contractor for the Berkeley Square project in Jumeriah Village Circle.
The project is inspired by the architecture of London’s Berkeley Square.
The development will comprise of 241 units, and is expected to be delivered in 2028.
It will be located in the heart of JVC, and amenities will include a cinema, sports courts, swimming pool and a Zen garden.
The award builds on the Strategic Collaboration Agreement between DSI and Prestige One Developments, that was announced by
DSI in January, which established a framework for collaboration.
Berkeley Square by Prestige One marks the next milestone in that partnership, reflecting a significant expansion in the scope, scale, and strategic depth of the collaboration. It combines DSI’s expertise with Prestige One’s development vision.
Muin El Saleh, Group CEO of Drake & Scull International, expressed his delight at winning the contract for the prestigious off-plan project.
“This appointment as a main contractor marks an important step in DSI’s journey, extending our partnership with Prestige One beyond specialist works into full project delivery. It reflects renewed confidence in our capabilities and reinforces our strategy of disciplined, high quality execution,” said El Saleh.
Ajmal Saifi, CEO of Prestige One Developments, said Berkeley Square reflects their commitment to thoughtful
design and lasting value.
“Entrusting Drake & Scull as the main contractor on Berkeley Square is a natural evolution of our strategic collaboration. DSI has demonstrated the engineering depth and reliability our developments demand, and we are confident in their ability to deliver to the highest standards expected by our clients,” said Saifi.
Mustafa Kheriba, Managing Director of Drake & Scull International, added that securing the main contractor role on a
project of this profile confirms DSI’s return to the front rank of UAE contractors.
“It reflects the strength of our platform and the confidence the market now places in us.”
Yamin Shihab, Chief Development Officer of Prestige One Developments, said that Prestige One had set a clear
standard for design and quality.
“DSI brings the engineering strength and execution expertise required to deliver Berkeley Square with precision and in line with our vision.
“In the coming weeks, we will announce the award of further specialist subcontract packages as the project progresses,” said Shihab.
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