- Australian construction powerhouse enters the Middle East market, introducing world-class Australian end-to-end Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) standards to a landmark industrial development in Sharjah.
Sharjah, UAE – 2 February 2026: PERIFA, the multi-award-winning property developer and a proud member of Australia’s privately owned, vertically integrated Versatile Group, has announced the appointment of Versatile Construction as the official construction partner for its flagship AED 180 million industrial development at Al Qasimiah Gate Industrial City in Sharjah.
This strategic appointment marks Versatile Construction’s first entry into the Middle East, bringing its renowned end-to-end EPC delivery model and Australian construction excellence to the region.
Strategically located within one of the UAE’s fastest-growing logistics corridors, the development will comprise a portfolio of warehouses of varying sizes, spanning a total built-up area of approximately 250,000 square feet. The project is designed to deliver institutional-grade industrial and storage assets, catering to increasing tenant demand for well-connected logistics facilities across the Emirates.
The project introduces leading Australian design, construction, and delivery standards to the UAE industrial real estate market, setting new benchmarks for quality, efficiency, and innovation along the Dubai–Sharjah logistics and manufacturing corridor. With a strong track record across residential, retail, and commercial precincts in Australia, Versatile Construction brings proven expertise, precision delivery, and rigorous EPC standards to this flagship Middle Eastern development.
Marco Fahd, Chairman and CEO of Versatile Group, commented:
“Appointing Versatile Construction for our Al Qasimiah Gate development is a powerful testament to the strength of our vertically integrated Group model. It ensures seamless alignment between PERIFA’s development vision and Versatile Construction’s proven Australian expertise, enabling exceptional control over cost, quality, and delivery timelines. This strategic decision underscores our commitment to setting new benchmarks for industrial real estate in Sharjah and the wider region.”
Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Versatile Group, added:
“This project represents a major milestone for Versatile Construction as we embark on our first construction venture in the Middle East. We are excited to translate our established Australian delivery standards into a high-quality industrial asset for PERIFA, while contributing to the region’s rapidly evolving construction and logistics landscape.”
The development will integrate Smart-Lean sustainable technologies, designed to reduce operating costs, enhance resilience, and deliver energy-ready logistics spaces aligned with future sustainability requirements.
The Al Qasimiah Gate project aligns with Sharjah’s growing status as a regional industrial and commercial hub, supported by progressive freehold reforms, strong investment inflows, and sustained industrial rental growth.
Expansion Built on a Strong Foundation
Versatile Group’s entry into the Middle East follows a phased and strategic expansion approach. Over the past five years, Versatile International, the Group’s specialist Stone Project Management consultancy, established a strong regional presence by delivering advisory services on several high-profile, destination-scale projects.
This foundation paved the way for the launch of PERIFA in 2025, introducing award-winning development expertise alongside specialised Development Management services. Acting as an owner-side advisory function, PERIFA ensures capital protection, value optimisation, and delivery certainty across the entire real estate lifecycle.
As the Al Qasimiah Gate project progresses, PERIFA continues to evaluate selective opportunities across the region. With Versatile Construction now established as the Group’s dedicated construction arm in the Middle East, the fully integrated model is positioned to redefine industry benchmarks for seamless project delivery from concept to completion.