US $5.4mn deal on Meydan job

Dubai-based House of Equipment has won a US $5.4 million (AED20 million) contract to provide tower cranes for the construction of Dubai's $1.3 billion Meydan racing, tourist and leisure complex.

House of Equipment is a subsidiary of Arabtec Holding, whose contracting subsidiary, Arabtec construction, won the main contract in joint venture with WCT Engineering for the construction of the Meydan racecourse and hotel in September.

The contract involves House of Equipment supplying twelve, 80m jib Yongmao tower cranes, each with a lifting capacity of 18 to 24 tonnes, from Chinese manufacturer Fushun Yongmao.

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Spanning just over 7 million m² and featuring dirt and turf tracks, the Meydan project will feature a world-class 55,000 to 60,000-capacity grandstand spread over 1km.

The development also includes training tracks and stables, a Goldolphin gallery and museum, luxury hotel, restaurants and entertainment clubs.

"Naturally we're delighted to have won such a valuable contract for this landmark project," said Waiel Manfalouti, general manager, House of Equipment.

"We were competing with six major suppliers and were judged on both technical and commercial aspects. The Yongmao tower cranes have CE approval, meaning they meet all EU requirements, and the CE mark was a key reason why we won the contract," he added.

Last year, the company sold 150 tower cranes worth approximately $34 million across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, and Pakistan.

Earlier this year, Dubai Civil Engineering bought $10 million worth of Yongmao tower cranes for use in construction projects.