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Dubai Aluminium

Now a core asset of Emirates Global Aluminium, a joint venture between Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi and Investment Corporation of Dubai, DUBAL is one of the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelters. First proposed in 1975 and commissioned in 1979, the development has expanded to occupy a 4.75 site at Jebel Ali, Dubai, producing high-quality aluminium in re-melt ingot, billet, slab ingot and liquid metal for key global markets in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Omnium is immensely proud of its work with DUBAL. Over many years, our partnerships which were fostered in 1977 have continued to evolve and now form the backbone of our business. It is indicative of our commitment to our clients and our own team that those relationships continue to grow and strengthen, in many cases amongst the same experienced personnel.

Peter Westeng,
Chairman & CFO, Omnium International Ltd

The Brief

Omnium’s team was involved in DUBAL from its outset in delivering pre- and post-contract QS and project administration services; one of the first major developments in Dubai, DUBAL helped to shape the future of the Emirate. DUBAL has since grown and expanded to become one of the world’s largest producers of aluminium products and now houses its own workforce onsite, supported by amenities including a golf course, beach and port. Overall, around 6,750 employees work for EGA in the UAE, making it an operation critical to the regional economy.

Omnium’s Experience

Some of the longest-serving client relationships and working partnerships Omnium has maintained started during our involvement with DUBAL. The project was of considerable importance to the region and signified a change in direction for what was then an ambitious port town. Experience in working globally on large-scale projects meant that our senior Directors were able to add significant value to DUBAL, supporting the development throughout its expansion and allowing us to gain valuable insight into the specific requirements of the heavy industrial sector.

Key Client

Project Key Client

Dubai Aluminium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Established almost 40 years ago, Dubai Aluminium has formed an integral part of Dubai’s industrial history and has continued to develop its site at Jebel Ali throughout that time to become one of the world’s largest single-site primary aluminium smelters. Now an asset of Emirates Global Aluminium, part-owned by Investment Corporation Dubai, Dubai Aluminium has an exciting future as part of an internationally expansive organisation.

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Nicholas Harris - Key Commercial & Mixed Use Expert

Peter Westeng

Chairman & CFO, Omnium International Ltd

With expertise spanning sectors as diverse as transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, commercial and residential, Peter has worked internationally for over 30 years delivering leading pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services on projects of major national and international significance.