Meraas Awards $653.5m Contracts for The Acres Villas

DUBAI, UAE – Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded AED2.4 billion ($653.5 million) in main construction contracts for new phases of its flagship villa communities, The Acres and The Acres Estates, located in Dubailand.

The award marks a significant expansion of Dubai’s high-quality residential pipeline, as demand for premium villa communities continues to grow among both local and international buyers.

Under the contracts, United Engineering Construction (UNEC) will deliver The Acres, while GCC Contracting has been appointed to lead construction works for The Acres Estates.

The scope of work includes the construction, testing, commissioning and handover of 557 villas. The latest phase of The Acres will feature 371 villas ranging from three to five bedrooms, alongside essential community infrastructure. The Acres Estates will comprise 186 five- to seven-bedroom residences, positioned as a more exclusive, larger-format offering.

Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said: “This award reflects both the strength of demand for premium villa communities in Dubai and our continued investment in meeting that demand with quality and distinction. The Acres and The Acres Estates are key to our strategy of delivering thoughtfully designed environments that combine nature, connectivity and long-term value. As we advance delivery, our focus remains on raising the standard for sustainable, community-led living in Dubai.”

The Acres is designed as a nature-integrated residential community, centred around the Halo Loop Park, with a focus on landscaped green spaces, walkability and resort-style amenities. The Acres Estates builds on this concept with a more refined offering, including curated architectural collections, premium waterfront elements and enhanced landscaping features such as swimmable lagoons.

Eng Abdul Halim Muwahid, Chairman of UNEC, said: “Our appointment on The Acres reflects a shared commitment to disciplined delivery and consistent quality at scale. We are focused on efficient execution and maintaining the highest construction standards throughout the project lifecycle.”

Bipin Chandran, Executive Director and CEO at GCC Contracting, said: “The Acres Estates is a high-specification residential development, and we are committed to delivering it with the precision and technical expertise required for projects of this calibre. Our partnership with Meraas reflects a shared focus on quality, reliability and long-term value creation.”

The development has achieved LEED Gold for Communities Precertification, reflecting a strong emphasis on sustainable design, resource efficiency and long-term environmental performance.

The latest contract awards reinforce Dubai’s continued shift towards master-planned, lifestyle-led residential communities that prioritise sustainability, connectivity and quality of living, while supporting the emirate’s broader urban growth strategy.