Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, known as DAEP, is the body that plans and builds airport infrastructure for Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It is responsible for the design, master-planning, infrastructure development and construction of Dubai's aviation sector. Its work covers Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

DAEP says its engineering work in the 1990s helped speed up the growth of Dubai's aviation industry. Its vision is to help Dubai become the aviation capital of the world. Recent news covers approved designs for a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, and tenders for the airport.

The company lists ten areas of work. In master-planning, it plans whole airport systems, including ground links and road transport. In architecture, it designs buildings that can grow with air travel. Its smart airport work includes sky trains, smart tracking, iris and palm biometric scans and boarding RFID cards that cut paper use.

Engineering and project management are at the centre of its work. DAEP manages each project from the start to handover, with the aim of causing little disruption to airport operations. It also handles construction and operational readiness, so projects are complete and ready to use. Compliance with international standards and the control of project risk are part of this work.

Other services include commercial management, which covers buying and cost control, and stakeholder management. DAEP also provides Projects Reliability Assurance. This checks existing assets that carry the highest risk for airport operations, using regular surveys and repairs. Its consultants management work covers air traffic control, baggage handling, safety, security and regulation compliance.

DAEP says it works with a goal of zero injury on its sites. It also lists environmental sustainability and innovation among its working principles. Suppliers can ask to be pre-qualified and can use a vendor portal, and the company advertises open contracts for tender.

Services

• Master-planning
• Architecture
• Smart airport solutions
• Engineering
• Project management
• Construction and operational readiness
• Commercial management
• Stakeholder management
• Projects reliability assurance
• Consultants management