Architecture & Engineering Firms
DIFC, Dubai
About
About Dar Al-Handasah
Founded in 1956, Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) is one of the world's largest multidisciplinary consultancies with over 9,000 professionals across 54 offices worldwide. The firm has been instrumental in mega-project delivery across the Middle East for nearly seven decades.
Expertise
- Architecture and urban design
- Structural and civil engineering
- Transportation and infrastructure planning
- Environmental and water engineering
- Project management and construction supervision
- Master planning for cities and new towns
Why Choose Dar Al-Handasah
- 9,000+ professionals across 54 global offices
- Nearly 70 years of Middle East mega-project expertise
- Full lifecycle consultancy — concept through to completion
- Dubai offices in Gulf Towers (Oud Metha) and Index Tower (DIFC)
- Track record on some of the region's largest infrastructure projects
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Services Offered
Key services Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)
- Founder member of the global Dar Group, one of the world's largest international design and engineering consultancies.
- Established in 1956 — nearly seven decades of multidisciplinary project experience.
- Full multidisciplinary capability: architecture, engineering, planning, environment and project management under one group.
- Regional corporate hub at DIFC in Dubai, with a presence across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
- Track record on large-scale, landmark and public-infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
How Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) Works
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Initial consultation
Discuss the project brief, scope, sector and objectives with the consultancy team.
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Proposal and scoping
A tailored scope of work and fee proposal is prepared based on the project requirements.
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Design and engineering
Multidisciplinary teams deliver concept, design and engineering across the relevant disciplines.
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Project and construction management
Delivery is supported through construction management and supervision to completion.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dar Al-Handasah do?
Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) is an international multidisciplinary consultancy covering architecture, engineering, planning, environment, economics, and project and construction management.
Does Dar Al-Handasah have an office in Dubai?
Yes. The firm has a presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), where the Dar Group opened a corporate office in 2014.
Is this an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
It is a full multidisciplinary group, combining architecture and design with structural, civil and MEP engineering, planning and project management rather than being a pure architecture studio.
When was Dar Al-Handasah founded?
The firm was founded in 1956 by Kamal Al-Shair, Dr. Nazih Taleb and fellow professors from the American University of Beirut.
What types of projects does Dar Al-Handasah work on?
It works on large-scale projects across sectors including civic and commercial buildings, cities, transportation, water, power, telecommunications, oil and gas, and heavy industry.
Is Dar Al-Handasah part of a larger group?
Yes. Dar Al-Handasah is a founder member of the Dar Group, a global collective of design, engineering and management firms.
How are fees and pricing handled?
Engagements are project-based, so fees are provided on a quote-on-request basis after the scope of work is defined.
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