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Over a million square meters of benchmark landscaped terrain. Customizing the surroundings of the world’s tallest building. Quality in landscaping that’s at par with the best in the world. Recognition by elite authorities in the industry…. Proscape can boast of an envious list of achievements.
The Proscape Group has been creating elegant and spectacular landscape works for some of the most prestigious projects in the Middle East for almost a decade earning the reputation as one of the finest residential and commercial landscaping companies in the region. As a full-service landscaping group, Proscape provides a one-stop solution for all areas of landscaping, including construction of hard and soft landscaping, , automatic irrigation systems, outdoor furniture, water features, timber elements, external lighting and maintenance, for blue-chip clients. From installation to maintenance, the Group has a track record of completing projects on time within the budget whilst exceeding the expectations of the client.
Proscape came in to existence on 14 August 2000 and within a short span of nine years has carved a niche in the high profile industry of corporate landscaping. Being born during the boom period in construction industry in this region, and with the backup of topnotch professionals to lead the group, the company wisely utilized its advantages to reach a premium position.

Visionary leadership
Envisioned by two dynamic industry professionals Mr. Ahmad A R Anoohi, a UAE national and Mr. Naser M Ahmed, an Indian, Proscape group has been built on the solid foundation of engineering excellence and corporate wisdom. A graduate from the University of Arizons, USA, in Agricultural Engineering and Irrigation Systems, Mr. Anoohi headed the departments of Irrigation and Horticulture in Dubai Municipality.
Mr. Naser M Ahmed is a qualified Civil Engineer with over three decades of experience in managing landscape projects in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE. As the head of the Landscaping & Irrigation Department in the Engineer’s Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has a prestigious list of projects to his credit including the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Safa Park.
The visionary leadership and inspirational ideas of these natural born leaders shaped the attitude and outlook of Proscape as a corporate entity. Their progressive nature helped the group to imbibe and nurture a work-culture that is built on ‘professional and contented employees, undiluted commitment to quality, and the enthusiasm to adapt up-to-the-moment technologies’.
Philosophy
True to their tagline ‘Transforming Vision into Reality’, Proscape possess the expertise, resources and manpower to turn an architect’s design into a tangible entity that is extremely functional, aesthetically appealing, and environmentally sustainable. Meticulous attention to details, state-of-the-art facilities, and extremely dedicated professionals have transformed Proscape into an award-winning group of professional and innovative landscaping entity that have set the standard by which architects, builders, and developers have measured top quality and performance in custom landscaping in the region. The group’s deep and diverse capabilities enable them to take care of every detail related to the construction and management of landscaping projects, reflecting the architect’s design and objective.
In order to have total control over quality and delivery of materials and workmanship, the group has developed a range of subsidiaries under its umbrella. Each of these subsidiaries has been specialized in one or more aspects of landscaping and possesses men, machinery and the resources to offer world-class quality and professionalism.
The subsidiary companies function as independent profit centers while at the same time integrate their services to support the parent group.
Human resources
Since its modest beginnings in the year 2000 with just 20 employees, the Proscape Group has emerged as one of the finest landscaping companies in the region. Today the group employs over 1600 people across its various divisions and the number is continues to increase on a regular basis.
When it comes to human resources, the Proscape Group always strives for the best. This starts with the people the company recruits and ends with the enduring relationships the company builds with their clients. And whatever the challenge, technical excellence is the priority. The company provides extensive staff training programs focused towards the goal of delivering excellence. The company has recognized that technical excellence must be delivered in a way that provides maximum benefit to the clients. Everything Proscape does is geared towards the process of converting the architect’s design into a concrete solution endowed with the skills and consistency to manage that construction process and creativity.
Teamwork, quality awareness and commitment are the traits Proscape expects in its employees. The company is committed to connecting their clients with professionals who provide sound technical advice and who are ready to go that extra mile to achieve the client’s objectives. This means the clients will work with people who are dedicated to their projects, bringing better relationships and results.
The company has a large pool of professionally trained and highly skilled team of engineers, horticulturists, and workers whose collective experience and skills could deliver exceptional results in every project.
Global Standards
Reaffirming the quality standards maintained by Proscape, the company was recently awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification by Bureau Veritas Certifications for the successful implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS). The management of the group considers this achievement as a major milestone in the strategic growth of the company and this will fuel the aspirations of the group to be the finest landscape professionals in the region.
Services Offered
Quite often in large projects the client would be dealing with multiple contractors for landscaping and exterior environment services. Proscape is one company that incorporates all aspects of landscaping under one roof. The clients could benefit from the company’s full-service approach, including supply of materials, by enjoying more competitive pricing and greater control on all aspects of landscape construction. Proscape offers a list of comprehensive services including:
Hard Landscaping
Modern Landscape designing is so diverse and flexible that it could include not just plants and trees, but rocks, stones, concrete, wood or any other hard materials. These are alterations used to make corporate premises or community spaces more comfortable and attractive, such as creating a circular driveway, adding stepping stones on the grass, making a paved pathway on the side of the property, constructing a brick walkway, or building a retaining wall or a stone marble pool deck.
Proscape possesses in-house engineering excellence, manpower, material resources and maintenance facilities to build, renovate and maintain hard landscaping requirements of any magnitude.
Soft Landscaping
Soft landscaping is recreating Mother Nature according to human aspirations and the main contributing factor is plant kingdom. Converting a barren terrain into a striking garden of Palms, Trees, Shrubs and a sweeping carpet of green lawn involves the collective work of engineers, horticulturists and skilled workers. This is where Proscape scores high. The group’s in-house facilities include a large variety and abundant supply of plants.
Automatic Irrigation Systems
Conservation and optimum utilization of water is vital for sustaining plant life in a landscaped area especially in the Middle East region. In addition to being convenient and time efficient, a carefully designed automatic irrigation system will actually save on water consumption and labour. A well-designed drip irrigation and sprinkler system linked with a timing device will improve the growth of plants and enhance the beauty of the gardens while rationalizing the consumption of water.
Proscape utilizes a range of state-of-the-art products and devices including pumping stations, sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, controllers, sensors, control valves, backflow preventers, and drains to keep their product immaculate and spectacular.
Water Features & Swimming Pools
The soothing sound, the shimmering sight, and the refreshing air in the vicinity of cascading water steer the spectators to the great experience of natural rainforests. Proscape intelligently adds more value and natural effect to any landscape creations by constructing well-engineered water features for corporate and community requirements. The group has the expertise to build swimming pools, waterfalls, fountains, misting systems, streams, ponds, interactive water play equipments and any kind of water feature of any magnitude and function.
External Lighting
Effective external lighting can truly transform the appearance of any building, garden or landscaped area. Town planners, architects and real estate clients have come to regard landscape lighting as an essential part of capitalizing on their investment. External lighting is employed for beauty as well as for the purpose of lighting up an area for visual and security objectives. Proscape undertakes comprehensive construction works for all external lighting related projects including supply, installation and maintenance.
Timber Elements
Modern landscape creations are brilliant fusions of a diverse variety of engineering faculties. Architectural elements contribute enormously in creating a unique style that sets apart a property’s design. Timber works are becoming increasingly important in creating the right ambience as well as the appearance. From simple fencing and seating structures to elaborate decks, bridges, pergolas, gazebos and wood houses, Proscape has built a range of timber structures that are examples of the finest materials that can withstand the adverse local climatic conditions and meticulous craftsmanship.
Outdoor Furniture & Accessories
Outdoor furniture and accessories are very important, both for comfort and the aesthetics of the outdoor space. They serve practical functions as well as for lounging, dining, and entertaining. Proscape incorporates a broad spectrum of accessories including benches, litterbins, bollards, flag poles, barbecues, bird baths, planter pots, play equipment, street signs and handrails. These units could be custom-built to suit the overall ambience or be pre-fabricated.
Landscape Maintenance
All landscape works deserve to be preserved not just for its aesthetic appeal but for its long life and for the appreciation in its market value as well. Proscape’s full-service professional staff is dedicated to protecting the landscape investment and keeping the property beautiful. The implementation of a maintenance program right from the beginning helps in saving on labor and material costs. Landscape maintenance includes everything from fertilization, pest and weed control, tree and shrub spraying and pruning, lawn mowing, to pool and water features maintenance and of keeping the timber and metal elements.
Projects that speak for themselves
With each completed project, the Proscape Group earn a feather in their cap. The quality, finish and commitment bring in more clients and high-profile projects, sometimes operating within extremely tight deadlines. The group has successfully completed projects for a wide range of clients, including residential, commercial and community landscaping works. As a testament to the quality of their work, most of the clients continue to work with the group.
Proscape is the chosen landscape contractor for the world’s tallest building, the Burj Dubai Tower which is going to become a centerpiece of the Gulf region’s most coveted urban development.
Subsidiaries
Stones & Slates LLC
The increasing importance of hardscaping opens up great space for natural hard elements to be utilized in modern landscape creations. The aesthetic appeal of finished and rustic elements from nature such as sand stones, lime stone, granite, basalt, slate, quartzite, etc in a variety of forms including pebbles, cobbles, gravel, mosaics and boulders have been in great demand.
Stones & Slates has been conceived to complement the core activities of the group by sourcing, processing and supplying of a variety of natural materials utilized in landscaping. Moreover, this division supplies their range of products to other companies in the industry, making it an independent profit centre and an ideal example of backward integration.
Stones & Slates LLC is the authorized dealers for a range of premium quality international brands of stones and allied products including SSG, Germany and Marble Art. Stones & Slates imports natural stones from various countries like India, China, Brazil, Germany, Saudi Arabia, etc.
Timbertech LLC
Outdoor structures are often added to a landscape for a variety of functions including their structural and aesthetic contributions. They are added for seating, cooking and dining structures, sheltered areas, pathways and small bridges or simply to provide a beautiful focal point.
Timbertech LLC is one among the pioneers in design, supply and installation of engineered outdoor timber structures in the region such as pergolas, gazebos, decking, trellis and bridges. This division of Proscape Group has the facility and expertise in designing and executing modular constructions in timber and allied materials using the right choice of materials for each fabrication.
Acacia LLC
Greening the terrain is the most important part of any landscaping project. Not only does it make the surrounding beautiful, but it helps to retain a healthy environment as well. Acacia LLC is Proscape’s purpose-built division that satisfies all plant supply requirements including Ornamental Palms, Trees, Climbers, Ground Covers, Shrubs, Succulents and Annuals. Acacia has developed in-house facilities to propagate plants for large commercial projects on contract purchase arrangements. Acacia stocks and supplies a wide range of specimens and matured plants specially imported from Italy, South Africa, Lebanon, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, etc.
Acacia LLC has recently started a Garden Centre at Warsan for the retail supply of all garden related items to household owners.
Tanseeq LLC
Tanseeq LLC has been conceived in order to source and supply landscape products and accessories to the projects undertaken by the parent group. Within a limited time, Tanseeq has been recognized as a major supplier of landscape products like drainage cells, bark mulch, street furniture, etc. to the local landscape industry.
Metaline LLC
Metaline LLC is a custom fabricator and installer of ornamental metalwork for landscaping projects, including metal elements like bollards, handrails, gates, fences etc. Metaline also fabricates and provides the SS and NS man---- and fixtures required for the water feature projects undertaken by the parent group Proscape as well as local landscape industry.
Proscape Golf LLC
Developing a golf course demands architectural, engineering and landscaping skills in addition to an uninterrupted supply of manpower and quality materials which the Proscape Group has in plenty. Proscape Golf LLC is an expert in developing Golf Courses of various sizes, supplying the requirements and maintenance.
Proscape Al Ansari LLC, Oman
Proscape Al Ansari LLC, Muscat is a joint venture landscaping contracting company between Proscape LLC, Dubai and Al Ansari Trading LLC, Muscat for the Oman Region. Al Ansari Trading Enterprises is a prominent business group based in Oman with diverse interests in marketing, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction.
Proscape Al Ansari has been directed to serve the growing landscaping market of the Sultanate of Oman with high quality projects and services. The new venture will leverage on the extensive industry experience of the Proscape Group and the strong footing of the Al Ansari Group.
Spreading the wings
Proscape’s expansion plans are widespread and include other emirates in the UAE as well as other Middle Eastern countries. As the group envisages a huge demand for landscaping and allied businesses in the emirate of Abu Dhabi a branch office has been established there in June 2009. The new office in Abu Dhabi will ensure better and time-bound delivery of quality services to the clients.
In the near future, Proscape group will have its presence in Qatar and Bahrain as joint ventures with prominent business organizations established in those countries.
Major Projects & Major Clients in Dubai
Dubai Municipality:
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Emirates Road Green Belt
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Bukadra Interchange,
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Ras Al Khor Interchange,
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Interchange 5
Dubai Properties:
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Dubai Internet City 160 Villas Landscaping
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Knowledge Village Phase 2
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Jumeirah Beach Road,
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The Villa at Dubai Land,
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Business Bay Executive Towers,
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IMPZ Lake Works
EMAAR Properties:
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Burj Tower Landscaping
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Street of Dreams
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Arabian Ranches
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Old Town Commercial Islands
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Dubai Mall
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority:
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DAFZA Landscaping and Water Features,
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DAFZA Phase 3, 5, 6, HQ Landscaping
Dubai Silicone Oasis:
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560 Villa Complex,
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DSO – Fast Track Landscaping Package
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DSO Entrance Landscaping
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DSO 1047 Villa Landscaping
Majid Al Futtaim:
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Mall of the Emirates,
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Deira City Center Redevelopment
Other Projects:
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Madinat Jumeirah Resort
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Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
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Kempinsky Hotel
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Victory Heights
Looking forward
Landscaping is a constantly evolving business and is gaining importance and popularity in leisure, commercial, community developments, street scapes projects because it addresses current issues such as sustainable development, quality of life, and cost-return on investment. Following on an inspiring decade of prestigious projects and recognition, the Proscape Group is all poised to meet the challenges that the future holds. Embracing new technologies, imbibing new design trends, and incorporating environment friendly methods and materials have been the company’s guiding principles all through the years. Proscape’s future is undoubtedly intertwined with the current trends in urban dwelling and civic developments in the Middle East region and it definitely will be a bright one.
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