Illuminated skybridge and suspended golden spheres outside The Dubai Mall at night
Est. 2003·Rigging, lighting & fit-out · Dubai, UAE

We build the structure behind the light.

Truss and rigging, festive and architectural lighting, embellishment and fit-out across Dubai and the UAE, engineered end to end. Redfox delivers the technical layer that turns a creative concept into an installation that stands up, switches on, and stays safe.

01·About Redfox

Where creative vision becomes engineered, buildable reality.

Founded in Dubai in 2003, Redfox Contracting has spent more than two decades delivering technical installation work across the United Arab Emirates, spanning architectural and festive lighting, structural rigging, electrical infrastructure, destination embellishment and specialist fit-out.

A concept developed by a designer, brand or landlord is only as strong as the engineering, rigging, power infrastructure and site logistics behind it. That technical layer, largely unseen by the public, is what Redfox is built around.

Redfox Contracting L.L.C is a Dubai installation contractor built on three specialisms: festive and event lighting installation, event rigging with truss and motorised chain hoists, and premium fit-out and bespoke installations for malls, hotels, brands and destinations. We work across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE, and take on projects in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Call us or message us on WhatsApp.

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2003
Founded in Dubai
8
Service divisions
9
Step delivery process
350+
Projects delivered
50+
Clients & stakeholders
02·What We Do

Eight divisions, one delivery team.

01

Festive & Seasonal Installations

National Day, Ramadan, Eid, New Year and large-scale seasonal programmes.

02

Architectural & Decorative Lighting

Trees, palms, facades, landscapes, streets and entrance features, permanent or temporary.

03

Destination Embellishment

Large-scale visual installations for retail, hospitality, public and commercial destinations.

04

Structural & Rigging

Steel supports, fixing systems, anchoring, wire ropes, suspension systems and truss. Equipment-only rental, or a complete installed solution.

05

Electrical & Technical Installations

Power distribution, cabling, control systems, protection and testing.

06

ELLIXI, Fit-Out Division

Commercial, retail and hospitality fit-out, refurbishment and finishing.

07

Maintenance

Inspection, troubleshooting and upkeep that keeps an installation performing through its run.

08

Dismantling & Storage

Safe dismantling, labelling, packing, storage and reinstatement for future seasons.

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Premium fit-out and bespoke installations

Rigging equipment rental: chain hoists, truss and hardware for hire

03·Selected Work

Recent installations.

Sculptural light installations and illuminated facades at Via Riyadh
01·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Via Riyadh

Seasonal lighting and sculptural installations delivered for Sela at the Via Riyadh destination.

Client
Sela
Location
Riyadh, KSA
Scope
Lighting & sculpture

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Festive ribbon, character and wreath installations at The Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi
02·Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Galleria Mall, Christmas

Festive decor with a signature ribbon and character installation, among the largest festive ribbon installations in the region.

Client
The Galleria Mall
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Scope
Festive decor

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Illuminated Christmas tree centrepiece at City Walk, Dubai
03·City Walk, Dubai

City Walk, Festive Centrepiece

A large-scale illuminated tree centrepiece anchoring the City Walk destination through the festive season.

Client
Meraas (Dubai Holding)
Location
City Walk, Dubai
Scope
Festive centrepiece

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04·Book Early

November and December install slots go first.

Christmas, UAE National Day and New Year installations across the UAE all go in during the same few weeks, and crews and rigging equipment are booked early. Send the site, the concept and the dates now to hold your installation window.

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Proof

We do the jobs others called not possible.

A few of the installations that show how Redfox works at height and under pressure.

01

1.5 tons above the Galleria atrium in 2 days

A suspended structure of about 1,500 kg rigged above the central atrium of The Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi, in two days, working from a 42 m spider lift.

02

Galleria Mall facade ribbon lighting

The illuminated ribbon across the exterior of The Galleria Mall, fixed to a live facade, rigged at height and powered with clean cable runs.

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04·How We Work

A disciplined delivery system.

Every project, from a single festive activation to a full fit-out, runs through the same nine stages and the same HSE controls. The sequence is what keeps complex installations safe, on programme, and straightforward to maintain once they are live.

01

Site Survey & Assessment

Understanding the site, its constraints and the brief before any design work begins.

02

Technical Planning

Engineering the approach: structure, power, rigging and access requirements.

03

Fabrication & Preparation

Building and preparing elements ahead of arriving on site.

04

Electrical Infrastructure

Power distribution, cabling and control systems put in place.

05

Rigging & Access

Structural supports, anchoring and access systems set up safely on site.

06

Installation

Elements installed by qualified crews under close supervision.

07

Testing & Commissioning

Every system verified before handover, not after complaint.

08

Maintenance

Ongoing inspection and upkeep once the installation is live.

09

Dismantling & Storage

Safe dismantling, labelled storage and reinstatement for the seasons ahead.

05·Clients & Stakeholders

Organisations we have worked with.

Dubai Holding
Emaar
Majid Al Futtaim
MK Illumination
DAMAC
Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism
DIFC
PepsiCo
Rotana Hotels & Resorts
Dubai Retail
Al Ghurair Centre
The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Al-Futtaim Group
Gerard Café
Emirates Refreshments
Sela

A selection of the organisations Redfox and ELLIXI have worked with, shown as documented clients, partners, developers, operators or stakeholders; the relationship type varies by organisation.

Common Questions

About Redfox, in short.

What does Redfox Contracting do?

Redfox Contracting LLC is a Dubai technical contractor, founded in 2003, that rigs, lights and installs for malls, hotels, destinations, agencies and brands: ceiling and atrium rigging, truss and chain hoist rental, festive and event lighting, facade lighting, chandelier installation and premium fit-out.

Where does Redfox work?

Across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates), with projects in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah) and Qatar (Doha) on a project basis.

What are some Redfox projects?

Redfox rigged a 1.5 ton structure above the Galleria Mall atrium in Abu Dhabi in two days and installed the Galleria Mall facade ribbon lighting. See all projects.

Can I rent truss and chain hoists from Redfox?

Yes. Redfox rents aluminium truss, ground support, chain hoists and rigging hardware on dry hire or with Redfox riggers. See rigging equipment rental.

How do I get a quote?

Send the site, the scope and the dates through the quote form or WhatsApp. Pricing is per project and comes back as a written quote.

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Tell us about your project.

Send the site, the dates and what you need. We come back to you with a written quote, priced for your project.

  • Since 2003. A Dubai contractor with more than two decades of rigging, lighting and installation work.
  • UAE and KSA. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every emirate, with projects in Riyadh, Jeddah and Doha.
  • HSE controls on every job. Risk assessments, lifting plans, working-at-height controls and electrical testing.

Organisations we have worked with

Dubai Holding
Emaar
Majid Al Futtaim
DAMAC
The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Sela
Rotana Hotels & Resorts
DIFC
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