Name

DBB Contracting LLC

Legal name

DBB Contracting L.L.C

Website

https://dutcoconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA), Industrial/Process Plant General Contracting (IMAFAAAH)

Keywords

• Marine construction services
• Civil engineering contracting
• Roads and infrastructure
• Piling and ground engineering
• Building construction contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai, Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Contracts: Revenue generated through direct project contracts for construction services across government and private sector. Projects include infrastructure, marine, civil, building, piling, scaffolding, and plant/transport services. Both lump-sum and cost-plus contract structures implied by project-based delivery.
2. Equipment Rental: Heavy and light equipment rental services provided to external clients beyond internal construction divisions. Includes specialized vehicles, construction equipment, and machinery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DBB Contracting LLC is a UAE-based general contractor providing six integrated construction service divisions: Roads & Infrastructure, Marine & Civil, Buildings, Piling & Ground Engineering, Scaffolding & Formwork, and Plants & Transport. The company delivers large-scale highways, bridges, ports, marine works, piling, buildings, and equipment rental services for government entities and major property developers in the United Arab Emirates.

Product overview

DBB Contracting LLC operates as part of the Dutco Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of six integrated construction service divisions: Roads & Infrastructure, Marine & Civil, Buildings, Piling & Ground Engineering, Scaffolding & Formwork, and Plants & Transport. These divisions work collaboratively to deliver large-scale projects including highways, bridges, ports, buildings, and marine developments across the UAE. The company maintains in-house capabilities for asphalt production, concrete work, and specialized plant and machinery operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roads & Infrastructure Services Complete range of transportation infrastructure services including highways, bridges, tunnels, rail, and runways for government transportation authorities. The division has delivered landmark projects such as the widening of Sheikh Zayed Road and the 820-meter pedestrian link bridge between RTA Metro Burj Khalifa Station and Dubai Mall.
• Marine & Civil Services Port and marine development services including breakwater construction, quay walls, canal edge protection works, offshore piling, reclamation, harbor, wharf, and jetty projects. The division operates DBB's own fleet of working barges, tug boats, and underwater construction equipment to serve government port authorities and developers.
• Buildings Services Building construction services delivering residential units, hotels, airports, mosques, clinics, commercial, and retail developments for major UAE property developers. Notable projects include The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue Expansion for Emaar and the renovation of The Address Hotel.
• Piling & Ground Engineering Services Geotechnical engineering services including piled foundations, earth retaining structures, and ground improvements using advanced equipment and sustainable construction methods. The division has delivered piling works for projects such as Blue Waters Wharf, DEWA Headquarters, and Expo 2020 Village.
• Scaffolding & Formwork Services Professional scaffolding services for onshore and offshore oil, gas, marine, and construction industries, offered on sale, hire, and contract basis with over 600 personnel and dedicated manufacturing facilities.
• Plants & Transport Services Specialized construction equipment services including heavy and light plant, asphalt plant, mobile workshop, fleet management, in-house fuel supply, metal fabrication, and equipment rental. Supports DBB's construction divisions internally and serves the external market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 employees - one of the largest construction workforces in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BK Gulf LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976BK Gulf LLC is a sister company within the Dutco Group that collaborates with DBB Contracting on joint construction projects. Notably partnered on The Address Hotel renovation project, where DBB's scope was carried out in conjunction with BK Gulf LLC.
• Africon Al Burj Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for the VIP Bridge - Meydan project at Nad Al Sheba Race Course. The partnership combines DBB Contracting's construction expertise with Africon Al Burj's capabilities for this VIP access bridge development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• NSCC International: UAE-headquartered construction company delivering civil, structural, and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with DBB on piling, marine, and infrastructure scope in the region.
• ALEC (Arabian Lightning Electromechanical & Construction): Major UAE general contractor delivering buildings, airports, and infrastructure projects. Overlaps with DBB on large-scale commercial construction and complex project delivery in the GCC.
• Al Habtoor Group: UAE diversified conglomerate with a sizeable construction and real estate division. Comparable on large-scale building and infrastructure delivery in Dubai and the wider UAE.
• Khansaheb Civil Engineering: UAE-headquartered contractor specializing in civil engineering, buildings, and infrastructure. Comparable to DBB in delivering roads, bridges, and commercial developments for government and major developers in the Emirates.
• Arabtec Construction: Historically prominent UAE-based building and infrastructure contractor (currently restructured). Directly comparable in scope of high-rise, residential, and infrastructure work in the UAE market.
• Al Naboodah Construction Group: UAE-based diversified contractor delivering civil infrastructure, building, marine, and piling works. Closest comparable peer given similar size, scope across roads, marine, and buildings, and shared government/developer client base.

Others

• Dutco Construction Co. LLC: Sister company within the Dutco Group specializing in building construction. Operates under the same brand and head office as DBB and partners on joint projects such as The Address Hotel renovation.

Broad incumbents

• China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East: Global construction major with significant Middle East operations across infrastructure, buildings, and marine works. A broader incumbent competing with DBB for major UAE government tenders.
• Samsung C&T Corporation: Global contractor active in UAE megaprojects (e.g., Burj Khalifa). Competes with DBB on high-profile commercial and infrastructure developments in the Emirates.

Regional players

• BAM International: Dutch-headquartered contractor with established UAE and Middle East operations delivering civil and marine infrastructure. Comparable on heavy civil and marine project delivery in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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