What is a Dewatering System in the UAE?

A dewatering system is an essential process used across various industries in the UAE to manage water levels and maintain construction site integrity. The primary goal of a dewatering system is to remove excess groundwater or surface water from work areas to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with local regulations. With the UAE’s arid climate and ongoing construction projects, effective dewatering is critical for the seamless execution of infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments.

How Dewatering Systems Work

Dewatering systems utilize specialized pumps and equipment to extract water from soil or construction sites. The process typically involves excavation, drainage, or the use of advanced pumping technologies like:

Wellpoint Systems: Ideal for controlling groundwater levels in shallow excavations.
Deep Well Dewatering Systems: Suitable for larger-scale projects requiring extensive water removal.
Submersible Pumps: Highly efficient for managing water accumulation in confined spaces.

Applications in the UAE

Construction Projects: Ensuring dry and stable ground for foundations, tunnels, and basements.
Industrial Usage: Managing water levels in quarries, mining sites, and oil refineries.
Agriculture: Preventing waterlogging and optimizing irrigation systems.
Municipal Projects: Assisting with drainage and flood prevention.

Why Dewatering is Critical in the UAE

Given the region’s high water table in some areas and the risk of flash floods, dewatering systems are indispensable for maintaining structural integrity during construction. Additionally, they contribute to environmental safety by managing water responsibly and preventing soil erosion.

Key Features of a Quality Dewatering System

High-capacity pumps tailored for various site requirements.
Durable materials to withstand the UAE’s harsh climate.
Energy-efficient operation to reduce costs.
Compliance with environmental and municipal regulations.

Apex Group: Leading Dewatering Experts in the UAE

For effective and reliable dewatering solutions, Apex Group provides industry-leading systems tailored to meet the unique needs of the UAE market. Contact us today to learn more about our advanced technologies and expert consultation services.

System is adopted for shallow excavations of smaller areas of excavations. Depending on depths and width of excavation suitable system is provided.

Double – sided wellpoint system
Progressive wellpoint system
Multistage well point system

Deepwell System

Adopted for deeper excavations of larger project areas. Requires high standard of design & expertise in installation to achieve desired results. Depth of well depends on

Ground Permeability
Extent of area to be dewatered
Drawdown required.

This system is preferred on congested sites as it involves lesser number of accessories / components which may hinder the construction operations.

Main on- going Projects.

Project : XL Tower Location : Business Bay, Dubai
Project : 2B+G+4 Location : Al-Baraha, Dubai
Project : Commercial Office / Clinic Location : Dubai Health Care City, Dubai
Project : 2B+G+3 Location : Dubai Investment Park, Dubai
Project : Ajman Pearl Location : Al-Musherriff, Ajman
Project : Dream Bay Tower Location : Business Bay, Dubai

Project : Marriot Beach Hotel Location : Cornish Road, Ajman
Project : Canada Business Centre – Tower 1 Location : Business Bay, Dubai
Project : Conrad Hotel Location : Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai
Project : Murrur Mixed Use Complex Location : Al Sawan, Ajman
Project : Ajman Pearl Location : Al-Musherriff, Ajman
Project : Al Fanar Tower Building Location : Al-Sharia-1, Fujairah
Project : 2B+G+4 Location : Jafza, Dubai

Apex International Construction & Land Dewatering LLC has developed equipments under the brand name of “Apex” to cater for dewatering applications under different conditions and project requirements. Different category of pumps have been developed and put to use.

Apex Piston Pump
Apex Centrifugal Pump
Apex Submersible Pump

Apex Emirates General Trading Co LLC fulfils our in house requirements of all the tools and equipments for better servicing and abundant requirements of any magnitude. To cater for installations of system & latter on its running round the clock Apex is fully equipped with: