Manolia Group in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ): local context
Dubai Production City, formerly the International Media Production Zone, is a free zone near Al Khail Road combining residential and office towers with light industrial and media-production facilities. It was largely developed from the mid-2000s. Manolia completed MEP for a 2B+G+15 tower with gym here. Plots here are mid-sized and tightly spaced, with towers sharing service roads and neighbouring construction sites.
- Projects fall under the Dubai Development Authority (DDA) approval channel, with Civil Defence review of fire and life safety systems.
- Towers with two basement levels need car park ventilation, sump pumps, and drainage designed for groundwater and stormwater ingress.
- Office and media spaces require flexible electrical distribution, UPS-backed circuits and dedicated cooling for equipment-heavy rooms with high sensible loads.
- The area is inland and dusty, so condenser cleaning and filter access are planned into the design.
Building types we serve in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ)
For mid-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, the work concentrates on compact plant on the roof, car-park ventilation in podiums, metered apartment DBs and tight ceiling voids that make coordination drawings decisive.
For office buildings, the work concentrates on VAV or FCU zoning for flexible floor plates, tenant fit-out interfaces, energy metering and BMS integration.
For factories and industrial plants, the work concentrates on process cooling and ventilation, heavy LV distribution, hazard-appropriate fire protection and plant that tolerates dust and high ambient temperatures.
Approvals and authorities in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ)
Approval routes can differ by plot, master developer and free-zone status; we confirm the applicable authority matrix at mobilisation.
- Dubai Development Authority (DDA) — planning and building approvals within DDA-regulated communities
- Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) — fire & life safety drawing approval, inspection and completion certificate
- Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) — power and water connections, load approval and substation requirements
- Al Sa'fat — Dubai Green Building Evaluation System (Al Sa'fat) — mandatory energy, water and indoor-air requirements for new Dubai buildings
Relevant Manolia projects
2B+G+15 residential tower, IMPZ
Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ) · MEP · Completed
Full MEP package for a two-basement residential tower with gym.
Hassani Group factories & HQ, DIP
Dubai Investments Park (DIP) · MEP · Completed
Factory complex, HQ and staff accommodation, all served from one central cooling station.
2B+G+11 building, Al Nahda Dubai
Al Nahda (Dubai) · MEP · Completed
Complete MEP works for a residential building with basements and gym.
Multi-storey parking & retail centre, DSO
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) · MEP · In progress
G+3 parking and retail centre — MEP works in progress.
Frequently asked questions
Does Manolia work in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ)?
Yes. Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ) is in Dubai, home emirate — Manolia is headquartered in Dubai. Site teams are mobilised from our Dubai headquarters with supervision, QA/QC and HSE staff assigned to each project.
Which authorities approve MEP in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ)?
Approvals in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ) typically involve Dubai Development Authority, Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority and Al Sa'fat — Dubai Green Building Evaluation System. Exact routes depend on the plot, the master developer and whether the site sits in a free zone, so we confirm the authority matrix during mobilisation and prepare submissions accordingly.
What buildings need MEP in Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ)?
In Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ), demand mostly comes from mid-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, office buildings and factories and industrial plants. Each type changes system selection, approvals and programme, which is why we review the building use before pricing.
What similar work has Manolia completed near Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ)?
Relevant reference work includes 2B+G+15 residential tower, IMPZ (MEP, completed), Hassani Group factories & HQ, DIP (MEP, completed) and 2B+G+11 building, Al Nahda Dubai (MEP, completed). Each reference is listed with its scope and status as recorded in our company profile.