Foster + Partners
Info CheckedArchitecture & Engineering Firms
Dubai Design District
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About Foster + Partners
Founded in 1967 by Lord Norman Foster, Foster + Partners is one of the world's most celebrated architecture studios. The practice has shaped Dubai's skyline with landmark projects including Index Tower, ICD Brookfield Place, the Apple Dubai Mall store and the Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion.
Notable Dubai Projects
- Index Tower — DIFC's iconic rotating floor plates
- ICD Brookfield Place — premium DIFC office tower
- Apple Dubai Mall — signature retail with solar wing facade
- Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion — kinetic, futuristic design
Why Choose Foster + Partners
- Pritzker Prize-winning founder — globally recognised design excellence
- Multi-disciplinary: architecture, urbanism, interiors, engineering
- Sustainability-led design philosophy with net-zero ambitions
- Dubai Design District (D3) office serving the Gulf region
- Portfolio spans airports, offices, residential, cultural and retail
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Services Offered
Key services Foster + Partners provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Foster + Partners
- Global studio founded by Norman Foster in 1967, with a regional office in Dubai Design District (d3) since 2017.
- Fully integrated, in-house teams spanning architecture, structural and environmental engineering, urbanism and interiors under one roof.
- Track record on large-scale, landmark and mixed-use developments worldwide.
- Dubai studio provides a regional base for projects across the UAE, the wider Gulf and Middle East.
- Strong focus on sustainable, climate-responsive design.
How Foster + Partners Works
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Brief & feasibility
Discuss the project vision, site and programme to establish scope and feasibility.
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Concept & integrated design
Architecture, engineering and interiors teams develop a fully integrated concept together.
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Design development & approvals
Detailed design progresses, coordinated with local consultants for authority approvals.
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Documentation & delivery
Technical documentation and support through construction to completion.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Foster + Partners have an office in Dubai?
Yes. The practice opened a regional office in Dubai in 2017, located at Office 103A, Building 6, Dubai Design District (d3). It serves as a base for projects across the UAE, the Gulf and the wider Middle East.
When was Foster + Partners founded?
The global practice was founded by Norman Foster in 1967. The Dubai studio opened in 2017.
What disciplines does the firm cover?
It is an integrated studio combining architecture, masterplanning and urbanism, structural and environmental engineering, interior design and industrial design, with sustainable design embedded throughout.
Does Foster + Partners design private villas in Dubai?
The practice is best known for large-scale, landmark and mixed-use developments, towers and masterplans rather than individual private-villa commissions. Discuss your project directly to confirm whether it fits the studio's scope.
Does the firm handle Dubai Municipality / authority approvals?
International architecture studios typically collaborate with a locally licensed engineering consultant to obtain permits and authority approvals in Dubai. Confirm the delivery arrangement directly with the studio.
Architecture studio versus engineering consultancy — which do I need?
Foster + Partners is primarily a design-led architecture studio that also carries in-house structural and environmental engineering. For full local permit submission you may still need a Dubai-licensed engineering consultant alongside the design team.
How do I get a price?
Fees are project-based and provided on request. Contact the studio with your brief and site details for a tailored discussion.
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