# ABS Middle East > ABS Middle East is a leading provider of disposable void formwork and voided slab systems in Dubai and the GCC region. ABS Middle East (ABS Disposable Formworks Middle East Building Materials Trading L.L.C) supplies innovative void formwork solutions that reduce concrete volume, structural dead load, and construction costs for buildings across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. Founded in 2022 as a subsidiary of ABS YAPI, the company has delivered void formwork solutions to major contractors including Azizi, Sobha, Airolink, and numerous others in landmark developments across the GCC. ## Key Statistics - Concrete savings: 25–35% reduction in structural concrete volume - Steel reinforcement savings: 15–25% reduction in rebar - Structural dead load reduction: up to 30% lighter slabs - Maximum span capacity: 15–18 meters without intermediate beams - Slab thickness reduction: 20–30% compared to solid slabs - Construction speed: 20–30% faster installation vs. traditional formwork - CO2 emission reduction: up to 25% lower embodied carbon per project - Projects completed: 45+ across the GCC region - Service area: 6 countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) ## Products & Solutions - **ABS Void Formworks** — Disposable void formwork for lightweight filling applications: sunken slab fillings, inverted beam fillings, foundation footings, carpark ramps, pool decks, elevator/staircase hallways, and crawlspace construction. - **Volimax Voided Slab System** — Bidirectional hollow reinforced concrete slabs using recycled PP shaping elements. Reduces structural weight up to 25%, saves on concrete and steel. - **ABS Void Formworks for LV Rooms** — Specialized void formwork solutions for low-voltage distribution room slabs in high-rise buildings. ## Key Benefits - Reduces concrete usage by up to 35% - Lowers structural dead load by up to 30% - Enables 15–18m spans without additional columns - 20–30% faster installation vs. traditional formwork - Reduces foundation and column costs - Improves thermal and acoustic insulation - Lower carbon footprint per project - Compliant with UAE and GCC construction standards ## Service Area Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, UAE — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman ## Reference Projects Selected projects using ABS void formwork and Volimax voided slab systems across the GCC: - [Granada Europe, Binghatti Ghost](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/granada-europe-binghatti-ghost) — Dubai, UAE - [GCC, Jewel of Creek](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/gcc-jewel-of-creek) — Dubai, UAE (ABS Level void formwork) - [Granada Europe, Binghatti Ivory](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/granada-europe-binghatti-ivory) — Dubai, UAE - [ECC Dubai Schools at Nad Al Shib](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/ecc-dubai-schools-at-nad-al-shib) — Dubai, UAE - [CRC Golf Tower](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/crc-golf-tower) — Dubai, UAE - [Al Oroba, Maimoon Gardens](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/al-oroba-maimoon-gardens) — Dubai, UAE - [Inovo, RAK Al Marjan Island Address Hotel Residences](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/innovo-rak-al-marjan-island-address-hotel-residences) — Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - [GCC, Anwa Aria 2 by Omniyat](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/gcc-anwa-aria2-by-omniyat) — Dubai, UAE - [AIC, Ritz Business Bay Tower](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/aic-ritz-business-bay-tower) — Dubai, UAE - [AFEC, DHE Golf Hillside](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/afec-dhe-golf-hillside) — Dubai, UAE - [Fibrex, The Oasis Dev Phase 1 Palmira](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/fibrex-the-oasis-dev-phase-1-palmira) — Dubai, UAE - [Al Sahel, Beachgate by Address](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/al-sahel-beachgate-by-address) — Dubai, UAE - [China State, The Peninsula Plot E](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/china-state-the-peninsula-plot-e) — Dubai, UAE - [Granada Europe, Binghatti Phantom](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/granada-europe-binghatti-phantom) — Dubai, UAE - [Al Sayegh, Haven Gardens](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/al-sayegh-haven-gardens) — Dubai, UAE - [Al Serh Al Kabeer, Al Majaz](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/al-serh-al-kabeer-al-majaz) — Sharjah, UAE - [Green Dunes, The Peninsula Plot F](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/green-dunes-the-peninsula-plot-f) — Dubai, UAE - [Alec, Wynn Al Marjan Island](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/alec-wynn-al-marjan-island) — Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - [Gulf Asia, Nasaq Residential Building](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/gulf-asia-nasaq-residential-building) — Dubai, UAE - [Ssangyong, Immersive Tower](https://www.abs-me.ae/projects/ssangyong-immersive-tower) — Dubai, UAE View all 45 projects: [Reference Projects](https://www.abs-me.ae/reference-projects) ## Blog - [Optimizing Low-Voltage Distribution Rooms in the UAE](https://www.abs-me.ae/blog/optimizing-low-voltage-distribution-rooms-in-the-uae) — Technical guide on using ABS void formwork in LV distribution room slabs in high-rise buildings across the UAE, covering structural optimization, cost savings, and fire resistance benefits. - [Amenity Floor Construction in Dubai: Optimizing with ABS Void Formwork Systems](https://www.abs-me.ae/blog/amenity-floor-construction-in-dubai-optimizing-with-abs-void-formwork-systems) — Explores how ABS void formwork systems enable lightweight, long-span amenity floors in Dubai's residential towers, reducing concrete usage while maintaining structural integrity. ## FAQ - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.abs-me.ae/faq) — Answers to common questions about void formwork, Volimax voided slab systems, service regions, environmental benefits, technical support, and how to get a quote. ## Links - [Home](https://www.abs-me.ae/) - [About Us](https://www.abs-me.ae/about) - [Solutions](https://www.abs-me.ae/solutions) - [ABS Void Formworks](https://www.abs-me.ae/solutions/abs-void-formworks) - [Volimax Voided Slab System](https://www.abs-me.ae/solutions/volimax-voided-slab-system) - [Reference Projects](https://www.abs-me.ae/reference-projects) — Full portfolio of 45+ projects - [Clients](https://www.abs-me.ae/clients) - [Team](https://www.abs-me.ae/team) - [Downloads](https://www.abs-me.ae/downloads) — Brochures, technical documents, and certificates - [Blog](https://www.abs-me.ae/blog) — Construction insights and case studies - [FAQ](https://www.abs-me.ae/faq) — Frequently asked questions - [Contact](https://www.abs-me.ae/contact) — Get in touch with our team - [Privacy Policy](https://www.abs-me.ae/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.abs-me.ae/terms) - [Full Site Summary (llms-full.txt)](https://www.abs-me.ae/llms-full.txt) ## Company ABS Middle East is the Dubai-based subsidiary of ABS YAPI, the void formwork manufacturer operating since 2011. The UAE entity, ABS Disposable Formworks Middle East Building Materials Trading L.L.C, was founded in 2022 under DED License No: 1098711. ABS products have been sold in the GCC since 2019 — initially through a local distributor and, since 2022, directly from the Dubai office. The company serves the entire GCC region: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. ## Contact - Website: https://www.abs-me.ae - Email: info@abs-me.ae - Address: Office 16 One Space, 29C2 I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights, P.O. Box 390928, Dubai, UAE - License No: 1098711