Perkins+Will (Dubai)
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Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
About
Perkins+Will is a global interdisciplinary architecture and design firm founded in 1935 in Chicago. With over 2,500 professionals across 25+ offices worldwide, the firm opened its Dubai studio to serve the growing Middle East market. Perkins+Will is consistently ranked among the world's top architecture firms by Architectural Record and is known for its research-driven, human-centred design philosophy. The firm has strong expertise in healthcare, education, science and technology, workplace, and mixed-use sectors.
Architecture & Engineering Services
Perkins+Will's Dubai studio offers architecture, interior design, master planning, branded environments, and workplace strategy. Their Living Design approach integrates biophilic design principles, wellness standards, and environmental performance from the earliest project stages. The team provides full design services from concept through construction administration. They hold Dubai Municipality consultant registration and coordinate with local engineering consultancies for structural and MEP delivery.
Notable Dubai Projects
Perkins+Will has delivered healthcare facilities, educational campuses, corporate headquarters, and mixed-use developments across the UAE. Their projects include research and innovation centres in Dubai's knowledge economy zones, healthcare facilities meeting JCI accreditation standards, and high-performance workplace environments for technology and financial firms in DIFC and Dubai Internet City. They have also contributed to master planning exercises for new districts in Dubai.
Awards & Credentials
Perkins+Will has received over 900 awards including AIA Honour Awards, IIDA Global Excellence Awards, and R&D Awards. The firm is ranked the #1 Green Design Firm by Architect magazine. Their projects achieve LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, and Living Building Challenge certifications. The Dubai team includes AIA, RIBA, and LEED AP-credentialed architects. Perkins+Will publishes open-source sustainability research through their design research initiative.
Services Offered
Key services Perkins+Will (Dubai) provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Perkins+Will (Dubai)
- Global design firm founded in 1935 by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will Jr., today with around 2,600 staff across more than 30 studios worldwide.
- Established Dubai studio since 2010 — opened in Dubai Marina and now home to more than 100 architects, interior designers, urban planners and landscape architects.
- Over 40 years working in the Middle East, across hospitality, healthcare, commercial, education and culture.
- Integrated disciplines under one roof — architecture, interior design, urban design and planning, landscape architecture and branded environments.
- Sustainability leadership — one of the most LEED-accredited design firms, with a long record of certified sustainable buildings.
How Perkins+Will (Dubai) 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 planning
The team develops concept design, urban design and master planning for the development.
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Design development
Architecture, interiors, landscape and branded environments 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
Is Perkins&Will an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
Perkins&Will is a global architecture and design firm. It offers architecture, interior design, urban design and planning, landscape architecture and branded environments. For structural and MEP engineering, projects are typically delivered with a partnered engineering consultancy.
Does Perkins&Will have a Dubai studio?
Yes. Perkins&Will opened its Dubai studio in Dubai Marina in 2010. It is now home to more than 100 architects, interior designers, urban planners and landscape architects.
When was Perkins&Will founded?
The firm was founded in 1935 in the United States by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will Jr. The Dubai studio opened in 2010.
Does Perkins&Will design private villas, or only large developer projects?
The firm focuses on larger work — mixed-use, commercial, corporate interiors, hospitality, healthcare, aviation, education and culture. Owners of an individual private villa should confirm directly whether their project fits the studio's scope.
What types of projects does the Dubai studio work on?
The Dubai studio's work spans mixed-use, commercial, corporate interiors, hospitality, healthcare, aviation, education and culture, drawing on more than 40 years of Perkins&Will experience in the Middle East.
Does Perkins&Will 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.
Does Perkins&Will offer sustainable design?
Yes. Perkins&Will is one of the most LEED-accredited design firms and has a long record of certified sustainable buildings. Discuss specific sustainability targets such as LEED for your project at the briefing stage.
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