Architecture & Engineering Firms
Dubai Design District
About
About SSH (Dar SSH International)
Founded in 1961, SSH employs over 1,300 professionals and has been ranked 3rd in the Middle East by World Architecture Magazine. With 1,000+ completed projects, SSH is one of the region's most established multidisciplinary design firms, known for landmark projects like Oman Convention Centre.
Expertise
- Architecture and urban design
- Infrastructure and transportation engineering
- Structural and MEP engineering
- Master planning and landscape architecture
- Project management and site supervision
- Hospitality, healthcare and education design
Why Choose SSH
- Ranked 3rd in the Middle East by World Architecture Magazine
- 1,300+ employees with 1,000+ completed projects
- 60+ years of design excellence since 1961
- Notable projects include Oman Convention Centre
- Dubai office in D3 — the region's creative hub
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Services Offered
Key services SSH (Formerly SSH Design) provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose SSH (Formerly SSH Design)
- Major regional multidisciplinary consultancy — architecture, structural and MEP engineering, infrastructure, interiors and project management delivered under one roof.
- Founded in 1961 in Kuwait — over six decades of building design, master planning, infrastructure and construction supervision across the Middle East and Africa.
- Established UAE office — SSH's Dubai office in Dubai Design District (d3) opened in 2015, serving the UAE and surrounding Gulf markets.
- Large enterprise — over 1,000 staff across offices in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
- ISO-certified — quality (9001), occupational health & safety (45001), environmental (14001) and information security (27001) management systems.
- Landmark and large-scale focus — master planning, towers, mixed-use and infrastructure for developers and the public and private sectors.
How SSH (Formerly SSH Design) 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 and master planning for the development.
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Multidisciplinary design development
Architecture, structural and MEP engineering, interiors and landscape are 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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Construction supervision and delivery
SSH provides construction supervision and project management through to delivery on site.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSH an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
SSH is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy. It delivers architecture, master planning, structural and MEP engineering, infrastructure, interiors, construction supervision and project management in-house, rather than being a pure architecture studio.
Does SSH have a Dubai office?
Yes. SSH's UAE office is in Dubai Design District (d3), opened in 2015, and serves the UAE and surrounding Gulf markets.
When and where was SSH founded?
SSH was founded in 1961 in Kuwait by architect Sabah Abi-Hanna. It has since grown into one of the leading consultancies across the Middle East and Africa, with the Dubai office established in 2015.
Does SSH design private villas, or only large developer projects?
SSH focuses on large-scale work — master planning, towers, mixed-use, building design, infrastructure and public and private sector projects. Owners of an individual private villa should confirm directly whether their project fits the firm's scope.
Does SSH do architecture, structural and MEP engineering under one roof?
Yes. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, SSH provides architecture, structural engineering and MEP engineering together, along with infrastructure, interiors, construction supervision and project management.
Does SSH handle Dubai authority approvals?
For projects in Dubai, design documentation is prepared for the relevant authority submissions. Confirm the specific authorities (for example Dubai Municipality, Trakhees or DDA) for your project during the consultation.
How large is SSH?
SSH employs over 1,000 staff across offices in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
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