Mace to manage first phase of Dubai Exhibition Center’s AED 10 bn expansion

Mace selected to manage first phase of DEC expansion: Dubai World Trade Center appointed UK-based programme and project delivery consultant Mace Group to oversee the first phase of the AED 10 bn (USD 2.7 bn) expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC) at Expo City Dubai, Mace said in a statement. This phase is slated for completion by 2026 and will increase the DEC’s exhibition space to 140k sqm, more than doubling its current size.

What comes after phase one? The planned expansion will include two additional phases, with the entire project set to be completed by 2031. Once finished, the DEC will become the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region. The DEC expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 urban master plan, and is projected to double the number of large-scale events hosted annually in Dubai from approximately 300 today to over 600 by 2033.

What’s Mace? Headquartered in London, Mace is a sustainability-focused international consultancy and construction company, offering development, construction, consultancy, and operations services. Mace’s track record includes the GBP 160 mn Ropemaker tower in London, as well as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.