Gardens by Design
Info CheckedLandscaping & Outdoor Services
Motorcity, Dubai
About
About Gardens by Design
Gardens by Design is a boutique garden design studio led by Tanja Boehm, a Kew-trained designer (London College of Garden Design at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, graduated with distinction) with 16+ years of Dubai experience. Operating from Motorcity, the studio has designed 128+ gardens across the UAE's most prestigious villa communities. Tanja's design philosophy centers on "genus loci" — the spirit of the place — creating climate-adapted, water-conscious gardens that avoid large cultivated lawns in favor of contemporary, elegant, and sustainable landscapes.
Services
- Full garden design packages (concept through planting plans)
- In-person garden consultation sessions
- Landscape design for new builds and transformations
- Climate-adapted, water-conscious planting schemes
- Design-only service (works with vetted construction teams)
Communities Served
Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Jumeirah Luxury Living, Dubai Hills, Emirates Living (Meadows, The Lakes, Springs), and Motorcity.
Why Choose Gardens by Design
- Kew-trained designer (Royal Botanical Gardens, London) — distinction graduate
- 128+ gardens designed across the UAE
- 16+ years in Dubai — deep understanding of local climate and soil
- Sustainable, water-conscious philosophy — no wasteful lawns
- Boutique studio — personal attention on every project
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Services Offered
Key services Gardens by Design provides for landscaping & outdoor services clients in Dubai:
Areas of Dubai Covered
Gardens by Design serves the following areas across Dubai:
Why Choose Gardens by Design
- Founder-led design studio — gardens designed by Tanja Boehm, who graduated with distinction from the London College of Garden Design, based at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- 128+ gardens designed across the UAE, with the founder living in the country since 2008.
- Climate-appropriate, water-conscious design — avoids large cultivated lawns to help protect water resources and selects plants suited to Dubai's climate.
- End-to-end design service — from concept and 3D visuals to planting plans, construction drawings and bill of quantities for accurate contractor pricing.
- Established Dubai villa communities served — Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Hills and Emirates Living.
How Gardens by Design Works
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1
Initial meeting & brief
A site consultation to understand objectives and needs and develop the design brief. The studio charges a fee for this site visit, covering the call-out and post-visit admin time.
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2
Survey
An accurate AutoCAD site survey records the garden layout, features, levels and utilities as the basis for design.
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Design fee proposal
A design fee is proposed based on the complexity and size of the garden; the full design package is in the region of 6-10% of the build budget.
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4
Concept design
A 2D garden plan plus plant and material mood boards set out the overall layout and direction, with a fixed number of revisions agreed upfront.
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Detail design & documentation
Planting design, material specifications, construction drawings, planting plans and a bill of quantities are produced so a contractor can price and build the garden accurately.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gardens by Design do?
It is a residential garden design studio offering full garden design and in-person garden consultations, producing concept designs, planting plans, construction drawings and bill of quantities for Dubai villa gardens. It is a design studio rather than a build contractor.
Which Dubai areas does Gardens by Design work in?
The studio states it works across Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Jumeirah Luxury Living, Dubai Hills and Emirates Living (Meadows, The Lakes, Springs).
Is the initial consultation free?
No. The studio states there is a charge for the initial site visit, covering the designer's call-out time and post-visit admin. Contact the studio directly for current fees.
How long does a garden design take?
The studio states a residential garden design takes approximately 8-10 weeks, depending on how promptly the client gives feedback. Delays in feedback can extend the timeline to 5-6 months.
What is included in the full design package?
According to the studio, the package includes everything a professionally qualified landscape contractor needs to price the build accurately — concept design, detail design, planting plans, construction drawings and a bill of quantities.
Does Gardens by Design build the garden as well?
The studio focuses on design and can provide optional hardscape construction monitoring and soft landscaping installation monitoring, plus irrigation system consultation, rather than carrying out the construction itself.
Who is the designer behind Gardens by Design?
Founder Tanja Boehm studied at the London College of Garden Design at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, graduating with distinction, and has designed over 128 gardens across the UAE.
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