Mid-Rise Construction Dubai | G+5 to G+10 Buildings

The Challenge

Mid-Rise Construction Requires Scale, Experience, and Financial Strength

A mid-rise building is not simply a taller version of a low-rise. The structural systems are fundamentally different. Wind loads, seismic considerations, and foundation design all change significantly between G+5 and G+10. The MEP systems become more complex — central plant rooms, pressurised fire stairwells, smoke management, and building management systems all become mandatory requirements rather than optional extras.

The financial exposure on a mid-rise project is substantial. A contractor who cannot maintain cash flow, retain their workforce, or absorb material price fluctuations will leave a client with an incomplete structure and a mountain of claims. Dubai has seen this happen repeatedly — half-built shells standing idle because the contractor ran out of capital or competence.

First Unicorn brings the engineering depth, project management rigour, and financial stability that mid-rise construction demands. We have the banking relationships, the bonding capacity, and the track record to give investors and developers confidence that the building will be completed on time, on budget, and to the standard that Dubai's market expects.

What We Deliver

Complete Mid-Rise Capability

Every engineering discipline, every authority approval, every project control — managed under one contract.

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Comprehensive Engineering

Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire engineering — all designed in-house or by our retained specialist consultants. Full BIM coordination eliminates clashes before construction begins.

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Advanced MEP

Central chiller plant, electrical substations, generator rooms, plumbing risers and header tanks, BMS integration, and vertical transportation. Every system designed for efficiency and long-term maintainability.

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Fire & Safety

Full fire and life safety engineering: sprinkler systems, smoke management, pressurised staircases, fire alarm and detection, emergency lighting, PA systems, and firefighter lifts. All designed to Civil Defence code.

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Project Controls

Dedicated planning engineers, quantity surveyors, and document controllers. Monthly cost and schedule reports, earned value analysis, and change management procedures keep projects transparent and on track.

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Value Engineering

Our cost consultants review every design element for cost optimisation. We identify alternative materials, construction methods, and system configurations that reduce cost without compromising performance or compliance.

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Handover Management

Systematic commissioning, phased handover, authority inspections, and certificate of completion. Every apartment, every common area, every system tested, snagged, and documented before handover.

Our Work

Mid-Rise Construction Projects

Investment Guide

Mid-Rise Construction Pricing

Indicative ranges based on building height, total built-up area, basement levels, and specification. Detailed proposals provided after feasibility review.

G+5 to G+7

From AED 15M

Residential or commercial buildings with standard configurations and quality specifications.

Ground + 5 to 7 floors
40–70 residential units
1–2 basement levels
Central HVAC plant
Full fire and life safety
Lift installations
All authority approvals and CC

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G+8 to G+10

From AED 25M

Larger developments with comprehensive amenities, premium finishes, and advanced building systems.

Ground + 8 to 10 floors
70–120+ residential units
2–3 basement levels
Advanced BMS integration
Comprehensive fire systems
Multiple lift cores
Amenity spaces and landscaping

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Complex Projects

Custom Quote

Mixed-use towers, hotel apartments, and bespoke developments with unique engineering requirements.

Mixed-use configurations
Hotel and serviced apartments
Complex structural systems
Premium facade engineering
Specialised MEP requirements
Multiple authority jurisdictions
Phased handover programmes

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Our Process

From Concept to Completion

1

Feasibility & Pre-Design

Site analysis, zoning review, preliminary massing, soil investigation, and budget estimation. We confirm what the plot can support and what the market requires.

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Design & Approvals

Full architectural, structural, MEP, and fire engineering. BIM coordination, authority submissions, building permit, and all NOCs. Design developed to tender or construction stage.

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Construction

Enabling works, piling, substructure, superstructure, MEP rough-in and fit-out, facade, finishing, external works, and commissioning. Monthly progress reports and cost forecasts.

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Handover

Systematic commissioning, unit-by-unit snagging, authority inspections, utility connections, certificate of completion, and full handover documentation package.

Common Questions

Mid-Rise Construction FAQ

A G+5 to G+7 building typically takes 20 to 28 months from mobilisation to certificate of completion. G+8 to G+10 buildings generally require 24 to 36 months depending on design complexity, basement levels, and specification. The pre-construction phase including design and approvals adds 4 to 8 months.

Yes. First Unicorn maintains the financial capacity, bank facilities, and bonding capability required for mid-rise construction projects. We provide performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, and retention guarantees as standard. Our banking relationships and project track record give clients confidence that the project will be completed regardless of market conditions.

Mid-rise buildings require comprehensive fire and life safety systems including fire alarm and detection, sprinkler systems, fire pump rooms, pressurised stairwells, smoke management systems, emergency lighting, PA and voice alarm systems, and firefighter lifts. All systems are designed to Civil Defence requirements and commissioned by approved specialists.

Yes. We have experience with residential towers, commercial office buildings, hotel apartments, and mixed-use developments combining retail, office, and residential within a single structure. Each use type has specific requirements for MEP, fire safety, means of escape, and authority approvals that we coordinate during the design phase.

We employ dedicated quantity surveyors and project controls specialists on every mid-rise project. Monthly cost reports track actual spend against budget, forecast final cost, and identify potential overruns before they materialise. Value engineering is applied throughout to optimise cost without compromising quality or compliance.

Mid-Rise Construction