Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and is located on an island in the Persian Gulf. The city is an oil export and commercial centre. This economic growth is seen in the city’s modern skyline too. The city’s skyline is full of high rises, towers and shopping megacentres. The city is located southwest of Dubai and is famous for its luxurious travel experiences.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
ACG Architectural Consulting Group
Scope of services: Commercial, Cultural / Public, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Office, Residential, Retail Mall, Master Planning, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Complex, Headquarters, Villa, Tower, School, University, Hospital
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Makkah
Style of work: Commercially, Operationally, Environmentally And Socially
Website: www.acgftp.com/
Architectural Consulting Group (ACG) is one of the renowned architecture and interior design practices in the GCC and Middle East, founded in 1976. ACG designs adapt and respond to each project’s context to create intelligent and enduring architecture.
Adnan Aswad Engineering Consultants
Scope of services: Administrative Project, Roads and Bridges, Commercial and entertainment Project, High Rise Building, Religious Project, Private Residential Project
Types of Built Projects: Complex, Headquarters, Villa, Tower, School, University, Hospital, Mosque, Church
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Iraq– Baghdad- Daora, Iraq– Ouja, Iraq–Karbala
Style of work: Modern
Website: adnanaswad.ae/
Adnan Aswad Engineering Consultants is significantly considered one of the pioneering firms in Iraq and is committed to extending its significance on the land of the United Arab Emirates.
Aedas
Scope of services: Architecture, Arts Team, Graphics, Interiors, Landscape, Retail, Urban Design & Masterplanning
Types of Built Projects: Corporate, Education, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Mixed-use, Research and Pharmaceutical, Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Zhuhai, Wuhan, Shanghai, Hongkong
Style of work: Research and knowledge sharing based
Website: www.aedas.com/
Aedas is the world’s only local and global architecture and design practice driven by global sharing of research, local knowledge and international practice.
ALMASKAN Engineering Consultants
Scope of services: Architectural Designs, Interior Designs, Engineering Services, Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Villas, Buildings, Mosques, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Zhuhai, Wuhan, Shanghai, Hongkong
Style of work: They focus on the technical aspects of civil and structural engineering in order to provide
Website: www.almaskanengineering.com/
ALMASKAN Engineering Consultants are efficient in providing structural, civil engineering design services and soil testing services with a high level of expertise.
Amar Golden Design LLC
Scope of services: Project And Development Management, Design And Planning Studies, Engineering Studies, Tender Action / Procurement Services, Construction Administration And Supervision, Sustainability Studies, Value Engineering
Types of Built Projects: Villas, Buildings, Mosques, Centers, Guest House
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi
Style of work: Modern and Contemporary
Website: www.amgd.ae/
Amar Golden Design LLC is an Engineering and Project Management Consultant. It aims to deliver Architectural, Structural and Electromechanical solutions for a wide range of buildings, all types of developments and Oil & Gas projects.
Aperture Design Studio
Scope of services: Design, Landscape, Urban Design, Master Planning, Architecture, Residential
Types of Built Projects: Perks, Restaurants, Public Buildings, Museums
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Saadiyat
Style of work: As per client requirement
Website: aperturedesignstudio.com/
Aperture Design Studio’s vision for aperture is to create a design-focused landscape & public realm studio, delivering the highest quality design solutions for our clients.
BDP
Scope of services: Acoustics, Architecture, Building Services, Civil & Structural, Graphic Design, Inclusive Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Lighting, Masterplanning, Sustainability, Urban Design, Urban Planning
Types of Built Projects: Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Housing, Leisure & Culture, Media Environments, Retail, Science, Research and Technology, Sport, Transport, Urbanism, Workplace
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, UK
Style of work: Dynamic
Website: www.bdp.com/
BDP is different. Its unique position as a collective with experts spanning the built environment spectrum gives us a special status and capability in the design world.
BEAD Architects & Engineers
Scope of services: Master & Urban Plans, Residential, Commercial, Culture & Education, Hospitality & Sports, Healthcare, Industrial
Types of Built Projects: Building, Tower, Mall, Complex, Residence, Villa
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi
Style of work: Simple, Attractive, Elegant
Website: bead-architects.com/
Bureau of Excellence in Architecture & Design, BEAD Architects & Engineers is a contemporary design firm of architects, designers, engineers and planners based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Broadway Malyan
Scope of services: Master Planning, Urban Design, Mixed Use, Residential, Workplace, Retail, Hospitality, Education, Landscape and Public Realm, Healthcare
Types of Built Projects: Building, Tower, Mall, Complex, Residence, Villa, Hotel, School, University
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, India, Malaysia, Singapore
Style of work: Repeatable, Rigorous And Robust
Website: www.broadwaymalyan.com/
Broadway Malyan is a global architecture, urbanism and design practice dedicated to creating cities, buildings and places that will provide a lasting legacy.
CBT Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Arts & Culture, Clubhouses, Environmental Graphics, Financial, Graphic Design, Innovation/Technology, Interior Design, Learning Environments, Preservation, Retail & Dining, Signage and Branding, Sustainability, Tactical Urbanism, Urban Design
Types of Built Projects: High Rise, Hotels, Legal, Multifamily, Private Residence, Public Spaces, Science/Laboratory, Academic, Cultural
Locations of Built Projects: Abu Dhabi, Asia, Caribbean, Eastern US, Florid
Style of work: They invent unique solutions
Website: www.cbtarchitects.com/
CBT Architects is a leading design firm working locally, nationally and internationally in architecture, interior design and urban design creating tomorrow’s landmarks.
