Aedas
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Dubai Design District
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About Aedas
Founded in 2002, Aedas is a global architecture firm with 1,200 professionals worldwide, operating in Dubai since 2005. The practice has contributed significantly to Dubai's built environment with projects including Dubai Metro stations, Ocean Heights in Dubai Marina and Boulevard Plaza in Downtown.
Notable Dubai Projects
- Dubai Metro stations — iconic station architecture
- Ocean Heights — 83-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina
- Boulevard Plaza — twin towers in Downtown Dubai
Expertise
- High-rise residential and commercial towers
- Transport and transit architecture
- Mixed-use and master planned developments
- Hospitality and leisure design
- Interior design and workplace strategy
Why Choose Aedas
- 1,200 professionals globally, Dubai since 2005
- Designed Dubai Metro stations and Ocean Heights
- Strong Asian and Middle Eastern market expertise
- D3 office in Building 1A — Dubai's design hub
- Consistent BD100 World Architecture rankings
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Services Offered
Key services Aedas provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Aedas
- Major global architecture studio — one of the world's largest architectural practices, with around 1,000 staff across roughly twelve offices worldwide.
- Established Dubai presence — the Dubai studio was opened in 2005, giving the firm two decades of UAE project experience.
- Founded in 2002 by architect Keith Griffiths.
- Broad disciplines — architecture, master planning, urban design, interiors, landscape and graphic design across mixed-use, residential, office, retail, hotel and civic work.
- Landmark and large-scale focus — towers, transport and mixed-use developments, including work in Dubai such as the Dubai Metro design, Ocean Heights and Boulevard Plaza.
How Aedas Works
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Initial consultation and brief
Discuss the project vision, site, programme and budget to define scope and the disciplines required.
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Concept and master planning
The team develops concept design, master planning and urban design for the development.
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Design development
Architecture, interiors and landscape are developed and coordinated through detailed design.
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Authority approvals and documentation
Design documentation is prepared and submitted for the relevant authority approvals.
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Delivery support
The studio supports the project through to delivery on site.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aedas — an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
Aedas is a global architecture and design studio. It offers architecture, master planning, urban design, interior design, landscape architecture and graphic design. For structural and MEP engineering, large projects are typically delivered with a partnered engineering consultancy.
Does Aedas have a Dubai office?
Yes. Aedas opened its Dubai studio in 2005 and has long-standing UAE project experience, including work on the Dubai Metro design, Ocean Heights and Boulevard Plaza.
When was Aedas founded?
Aedas was established in 2002 by architect Keith Griffiths. The Dubai office followed in 2005.
Does Aedas design private villas, or only large developer projects?
Aedas focuses on large-scale work — mixed-use, residential and office towers, master planning, retail, hotels and civic projects for developers and institutions. Owners of an individual private villa should confirm directly whether their project fits the studio's scope.
What types of projects does Aedas work on?
The studio works across mixed-use, residential, office, retail, hotel, transport/infrastructure, education and civic and culture developments, with a strong record in high-rise and master planning.
Does Aedas handle Dubai authority approvals?
For projects in Dubai, design documentation is prepared for the relevant authority approvals, typically alongside a locally licensed engineering consultant. Confirm the specific authority submissions (e.g. Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA) for your project during the consultation.
How large is Aedas?
Aedas employs around 1,000 staff across roughly twelve offices worldwide, including Hong Kong (headquarters), several cities in China, Singapore, Dubai, Riyadh, Delhi and Seattle.
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