Gensler
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Al Quoz, Dubai
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About Gensler
Founded in 1965, Gensler is the world's largest architecture and design firm with over 6,000 professionals globally. With 20+ years in the Gulf region, the practice has delivered landmark projects including the Emaar Properties headquarters in Dubai.
Expertise
- Corporate headquarters and workplace design
- Mixed-use developments and master planning
- Retail and hospitality interiors
- Aviation and transport architecture
- Brand strategy and experience design
- Digital experience and technology integration
Why Choose Gensler
- World's largest architecture firm — 6,000+ professionals globally
- Designed Emaar Properties HQ in Dubai
- 20+ years of Gulf region experience
- Research-driven design with proprietary workplace surveys
- Dubai office in Alserkal Avenue — creative hub of Al Quoz
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Services Offered
Key services Gensler provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Gensler
- World's largest architecture and design firm — Gensler works with clients in over 100 countries, with around 6,000 professionals across roughly 50+ offices worldwide.
- Founded in 1965 in San Francisco by M. Arthur Gensler Jr., Drue Gensler and James Follett.
- Established Dubai studio at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz, building on around two decades of regional Gulf experience.
- Full design disciplines — architecture, interiors, master planning, mixed-use, retail, hospitality and workplace under one practice.
- Large-scale and landmark focus — iconic towers, public realms, corporate headquarters, mixed-use developments and retail centres.
How Gensler 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 and interior design 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 Gensler — an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
Gensler is a global architecture and design firm offering architecture, interior design, master planning and design consulting. For structural and MEP engineering, large projects are typically delivered alongside a partnered engineering consultancy.
Does Gensler have a Dubai office?
Yes. Gensler's Dubai studio is based at Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse 12, Al Quoz 1, and builds on around two decades of experience across the Gulf region.
When was Gensler founded?
Gensler was founded in 1965 in San Francisco by M. Arthur Gensler Jr., his wife Drue Gensler and James Follett. It is now the world's largest architecture and design firm.
Does Gensler design private villas in Dubai, or only large developer projects?
Gensler designs iconic towers, mixed-use developments, retail centres, hospitality and corporate headquarters, and also lists luxury villas among its project types. Owners of an individual private villa should confirm directly whether their project fits the studio's scope.
What types of projects does Gensler work on in the region?
The Dubai studio works across architecture, interiors, cities and urban design, mixed-use and retail, hospitality, and workplace/corporate headquarters, including towers and public realms.
Does Gensler 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 submissions (e.g. Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA) for your project during the consultation.
How large is Gensler?
Gensler is the world's largest architecture firm, with around 6,000 professionals working from roughly 50+ offices across more than a dozen countries, serving clients in over 100 countries.
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