About Drake & Scull

Where Vision Becomes Reality Since 1880’s

The first Drake & Scull office in the Middle East was established in Abu Dhabi in 1966, nearly 90 years after being originally founded in the United Kingdom. Currently, the company’s operations extend throughout the region and across the globe with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and India, in addition to managing projects in Europe and other parts of North Africa.

With its diverse range of business, Drake & Scull have held a leading role, creating some of the region’s most iconic landmarks. Our main business streamlines ideally cater to industry demands. Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE), which offers Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing solutions, Drake & Scull Oil & Gas (DSOG) focusing on Onshore and Offshore oil facilities, Passavant Energy & Environment (PE&E) which caters to Water and Waste Water Treatment.

135+
Years Of Legacy
700+
Completed Projects
11.3 BAED
Backlog Across MENA, Europe & South Asia

OUR VALUES

We are proud to be a company that is driven by vision and fuelled by our passion. The core of our success is our people, and the four values at the heart of our business are:

People Innovation Passion Integrity

In just 5 decades, the company has evolved into an internationally renowned, multi-billion dollar organisation while firmly maintaining its solid track record of sustained profitability. In 2008, DSI offered 55% of its shares to the public and the IPO was oversubscribed 101 times. Ernst & Young ranked the IPO among the top 20 global IPOs of that year.

We continue to lead by example, even under the most challenging circumstances. DSI is consistently moving forward with new expansion strategies, inventive business models and unmatched quality standards.

OUR MISSION

We will safely deliver world-class projects, providing Integrated Design and Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning through our value system – People, Innovation, Passion, and Integrity – while promoting environmental protection and sustainable community development.

OUR VISION

By capitalizing on our heritage and brand values, we will invest in growing organically and inorganically to become a global market leader, providing engineering excellence to clients, while achieving optimum shareholder value through commitment to best practices in corporate governance and transparency.

History

Our History

1881 - 1893
1964 - 1966
2006 - 2011
2012 - 2017
2017 - 2022
2023 - 2025

19th Century Start

Bernard Drake founds Drake and Gorham, a new electrical company with colleague Marshal Gorham. Arthur Scull starts his plumbing business in Bristol.

1881

1964 Expansion

The company expands across Europe with a focus on large-scale industrial projects.

1964

2006 Expansion

The company expands across Europe with a focus on large-scale industrial projects.

2006

2012 Expansion

The company expands across Europe with a focus on large-scale industrial projects.

2012

2017 Expansion

The company expands across Europe with a focus on large-scale industrial projects.

2017

2023 Expansion

The company expands across Europe with a focus on large-scale industrial projects.

2023

1881
1964
1964
1964
1964
1964

GLOBAL PRESENCE

Our Global Presence

As an international leader, Drake & Scull continues to push the boundaries of innovation with its solid record and diverse range of services and solutions. We deliver exceptional value to our clients across all of our business streamlines and are recognised as one of the best ends to end integrated engineering solutions providers in the global market. DSI oversees a notable series of projects across varied sectors in numerous locations around the world.

Region Map

Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

Our home region where it all began. The Middle East remains our strongest market with major infrastructure projects.

550+
Projects
24 B AED
Value

Operating Countries

UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Algeria & Jordan

We are always expanding our reach and avidly seek new opportunities for persistent growth through responsible development. As we broaden our service portfolio through strategic investments in research and development and the acquisition of businesses that complement our existing integrated engineering solutions, we do so with the highest standards of quality. Drake & Scull is a global citizen and we always maintain a balance between our own growth and the social and ecological impact of our activities.

We will continue to further drive our prominent international presence throughout the MENA, Asian and European regions through our unwavering commitment to not only meet the aspirations of our valued clients and stakeholders but to exceed them.