ADEC Dubai aquarium life support systems
Aquarium & LSS Specialist · Design & Operations

The world's only one-stop aquarium contractor.

Engineering, manufacturing and operations — under one roof, with one point of accountability. From a single display tank to a multi-million-litre public aquarium.

2017
Established
120+
Experts
15+
Countries
50M+
Litres Managed
Who We Are

One company.
Every capability.

ADEC Dubai is the regional office of ADEC LSS — a globally recognised leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and operation of Life Support Systems for public aquariums. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Istanbul with operations across 15+ countries, ADEC has delivered some of the world's most ambitious aquatic projects.

Our Dubai office is the gateway to the Middle East and African markets — bringing the full capabilities of the ADEC group to the region's fast-growing aquarium and marine entertainment sector. From a single display tank to a multi-million-litre public aquarium, we handle every aspect of the project under one roof, with one point of accountability.

Founded
2017
HQ
Istanbul, Turkey
Regional Office
Dubai, UAE
Team
120+ specialists
Facilities
3 manufacturing plants
Production Area
4,600 m²
Export Markets
15+ countries
Installed Volume
50,000,000+ litres
Our Unique Position

Engineering, manufacturing
& operations — combined.

No other company in the world combines all three capabilities under a single contract. This integrated model eliminates coordination risk, controls cost, and ensures every system we design is one we are confident enough to operate ourselves.

Engineering & Design

Concept through P&ID, 3D & BIM, structural & MEP coordination, species & habitat planning.

Manufacturing

OCEANTECH™ product line, CNC thermoplastic processing, in-house testing across a 4,600 m² production area.

Operations

Full facility management, water quality, animal husbandry, preventive maintenance, staff training & handover.

"Most contractors build aquariums.
ADEC builds aquariums it can run."

Global Reach

References across the world.

From our manufacturing base in Türkiye to our commercial hub in Dubai, ADEC has delivered landmark aquarium life support systems on every continent — with active export across 15+ countries.

The National Aquarium
Abu Dhabi, UAE
KAUST Coral Restoration
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Antalya Aquarium
Antalya, Türkiye
Old Doha Port Aquarium
Doha, Qatar
Sea Shell Aquarium
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Alpentherme Gastein
Salzburg, Austria
BX Sea Aquarium
Jakarta, Indonesia
OZEANEUM Stralsund
Stralsund, Germany
Frequently Asked

Aquarium & LSS, answered

An aquarium Life Support System is the engineering behind the glass — the pumps, filtration, protein skimmers, biological filters, UV and ozone disinfection, and water-quality controls that keep aquatic life healthy and exhibits crystal-clear in public aquariums.

Yes. ADEC is a one-stop aquarium contractor for the GCC, combining LSS engineering, in-house equipment manufacturing, themed decor and long-term operations under a single contract, with references across 15+ countries including the region.

Through its OCEANTECH™ range, ADEC manufactures protein skimmers, drum filters, biological filters, UV and ozone systems, tanks and pumps — the same equipment it installs and operates, ensuring proven reliability rather than off-the-shelf guesswork.

Yes. Beyond design and construction, ADEC offers operations, maintenance and live-species support, so aquariums run reliably long after opening — one of the reasons clients choose a single accountable contractor.