Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 20 January 2025 – Arco Turnkey Solutions, a leading provider of integrated construction services in the UAE, has announced the acquisition of Laing O’Rourke Joinery, one of Dubai’s largest and most reputable joinery companies in the UAE. This move underscores Arco’s commitment to enhancing its in-house capabilities and bolstering its position as a top-tier turnkey construction partner in the region.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Dubai, Arco has established a distinguished reputation for providing comprehensive turnkey construction solutions. The company has successfully completed a wide range of projects for prestigious clients such as EMAAR, Dubai Holdings real Estate, Nakheel, EXPO CITY, MERAAS, Aldar, Al-Futtaim, and Landmark. In recent years, Arco has evolved from being a market leader in fit-out works in the UAE to becoming the preferred general contractor for customised construction solutions for major developers in the region. This growth is based on the development of unique in-house capabilities in engineering, project management, and manufacturing, allowing for the seamless execution of high-quality, complex projects for valued clients.
With the integration of Laing O’Rourke Joinery’s 50,000 sqm facility in Jebel Ali Industrial Zone, Arco’s capacity to design, produce, and deliver premium joinery products on a large scale has been significantly enhanced. This further strengthens Arco’s position as the “one-stop solution” for high-end fit-out projects in the region. Combined with its existing resources, Arco now boasts a 70,000 sqm production hub supported by over 2,000 skilled production operatives. This advanced facility positions Arco to manufacture premium joinery components at scale and to evolve into a multi-trade fit-out manufacturing powerhouse. The expansion seamlessly integrates with the company’s established business model, reaffirming its status as an industry leader.
“This acquisition is a pivotal milestone in Arco’s growth trajectory,” said Hadi Abbasi, Founder and Chairman of Arco Turnkey Solutions. “By integrating Laing O’Rourke Joinery into our assets, we are reinforcing our ability to provide integrated, high-quality in-house solutions that cater to the rapidly evolving needs of the UAE’s hospitality sector and beyond. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of construction innovation, enabling us to bring our clients’ most ambitious projects to life.”
This acquisition also positions Arco at the forefront of modular construction, as the facility has already manufactured thousands of modular units and pods for landmark projects in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. This forward-thinking approach aligns with Arco’s ongoing commitment to embracing cutting-edge construction methodologies and ensuring the successful delivery of diverse and complex projects across the GCC.
In the past five years, Arco has experienced exceptional growth, transforming into a Tier 1 construction group with a diverse portfolio of high-visibility projects. The acquisition of Laing O’Rourke Joinery strengthens Arco’s ability to meet the growing demand for turnkey solutions and cements its position as the contractor of choice for primary developers and international investors across the region.
