About
Khatib & Alami (K&A) is one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancy firms in the Middle East, founded in 1959 in Beirut, Lebanon. With over 5,500 professionals across 35+ offices in the MENA region and beyond, K&A has maintained a major Dubai presence since the early 2000s. The firm provides architecture, engineering, planning, and project management services and is deeply embedded in the infrastructure and real estate development fabric of the GCC. K&A is employee-owned, ensuring long-term stability and commitment to project quality.
Architecture & Engineering Services
K&A's Dubai operations cover architecture, urban planning, structural engineering, MEP engineering, transportation engineering, water and wastewater engineering, and environmental consulting. Their team delivers projects from feasibility studies through to construction supervision and commissioning. The firm holds Dubai Municipality consultant registration in multiple disciplines and is a trusted partner of RTA, DEWA, and other government entities for infrastructure projects.
Notable Dubai Projects
Khatib & Alami has contributed to major Dubai infrastructure and building projects including road networks, bridges, water treatment facilities, residential towers in Jumeirah, mixed-use developments in Business Bay, and educational campuses. They have delivered engineering services for Dubai municipality buildings, healthcare facilities, and commercial centres across the emirate. Their regional portfolio includes airports, metros, and new city master plans.
Awards & Credentials
K&A holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications. The firm has won ENR Top International Design Firm recognition and multiple Middle East Consultant Awards. Their sustainability practice delivers LEED, Estidama, GSAS, and BREEAM-certified projects. The team includes chartered engineers from ICE, IStructE, ASCE, and ASHRAE.
Services Offered
Key services Khatib & Alami provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Khatib & Alami
- International multidisciplinary consultancy founded in 1959 — over six decades of engineering, architecture and planning experience.
- Full multidisciplinary capability: architecture, engineering, planning, infrastructure and project management under one firm.
- Large-scale operation with 6,000+ architects, engineers, planners and specialists across 28+ offices.
- Executive office in Dubai with established operations across the UAE and wider Middle East since the 1980s.
- Specialist geospatial / GIS systems-integration capability alongside core engineering and design disciplines.
How Khatib & Alami 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 management and delivery
Delivery is supported through project management consultancy and supervision to completion.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Khatib & Alami do?
Khatib & Alami (K&A) is an international multidisciplinary consultancy covering architecture, urban planning, engineering, transportation, water and environment, energy, geospatial/GIS and project management.
Does Khatib & Alami have an office in Dubai?
Yes. The firm operates an executive office in Dubai and has had a presence across the UAE since the 1980s.
Is this an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
It is a full multidisciplinary firm, combining architecture and interior design with civil, geotechnical, transportation and water engineering, urban planning and project management — not a pure architecture studio.
When was Khatib & Alami founded?
The company traces its origins to 1959, when Professor Mounir Khatib founded an engineering firm in Beirut; it was renamed Khatib and Alami in 1964.
Do you design private villas, or only large and developer projects?
K&A is structured around large-scale and multidisciplinary projects across sectors such as transportation, water, energy, urban development and major buildings. Smaller private commissions should be confirmed directly with the firm.
Do you handle authority approvals in Dubai?
As a multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with established UAE operations, K&A handles the design and engineering work involved in project delivery; confirm the specific approval scope with the firm.
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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6–8%
Avg Price/sqft
AED 1,800–3,200
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