Architects · Dubai
The architects behind Dubai's biggest developments, now designing for you.
Villas, renovations, pools and buildings. One senior architect from first sketch to permit, at fixed fees.
Get your fixed-fee proposal
A senior architect replies on WhatsApp within one working day.
Our architects have designed for
Services
One studio for the whole project, from a single plot to a whole community.
Villa design & architecture
Bespoke villas: concept, 3D, permit and construction drawings.
Renovation & extension
Modification drawings and approvals.
Swimming pools
Pool, deck and pool house with permit set.
Landscape & gardens
Shade, planting, lighting, outdoor rooms.
Plot feasibility
What you can build and what it costs.
Residential buildings
G+1 to high-rise.
Mixed-use developments
Retail, office and residential together.
Community masterplanning
Villa communities, islands and districts.
Selected work
Designs our architects have led.
Compare
Big-firm quality. Independent fees. One accountable architect.
| Criteria | Meridia | Large consultancy | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who designs your project | Senior architect, start to finish | Junior team; partner signs off | One person, limited experience |
| Developer-scale experience | Aldar, Modon, Expo City, Imtiaz… | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Fees | Fixed per stage, in writing | % of build cost, often 8–12% | Cheap, scope creeps |
| Authority submissions | Handled via licensed partners | Handled | Often your problem |
| Reply time | Within 1 working day | Days to weeks | Unpredictable |
| 3D & revisions | Included, two rounds per stage | Extra | Varies |
Process
Five stages, each one approved before the next begins.
- 01
Discovery call
20 minutes with a senior architect: plot, brief, budget and timeline.
- 02
Fixed-fee proposal
Within 48 hours: scope, stages, price and programme.
- 03
Concept & 3D
Layouts, massing and renders. Two revision rounds.
- 04
Permit drawings
Authority-ready set via our licensed partner.
- 05
Construction & tender
Detailed drawings, contractor tender, optional supervision.
What it costs
Fixed fees, agreed before each stage starts.
One number per stage, in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it, and you can stop after any stage.
- Stage 1: Concept & 3D
- Stage 2: Permit drawings & submission
- Stage 3: Construction drawings & tender
- You keep everything produced
I've spent most of my career designing for developers: hundreds of homes at a time, with someone else's margin as the brief. Meridia exists so that the same rigour goes into one plot, for the person who's going to live in it. You'll deal with me, not an account manager.
For overseas owners
Design your Dubai villa without flying in.
We run the whole design stage over video, share 3D walkthroughs at every milestone and handle authority submissions locally. You only pay for stages you have approved.
- Weekly video reviews, recorded for you
- 3D model you can walk through on your phone
- Power of attorney handled for permit submissions
FAQ
Questions we hear most
Are you a licensed consultancy?
Meridia is a design studio. Our architects produce the full design and drawing set; authority submissions are made through licensed engineering consultancy partners registered with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees and DDA. The partner's fee is included in your proposal.
How do you charge?
A fixed fee per stage: concept, permit drawings, construction drawings. For larger developments we can quote as a percentage of construction cost. You see the full number before we start and no stage begins until the previous one is approved.
Can you also build it?
We design, obtain approvals and run the contractor tender. Construction is carried out by vetted contractors we introduce you to, or your own. We can provide site supervision through our partners.
How long does a villa design take?
Concept in 3–4 weeks, permit set in a further 6–8 weeks depending on the authority and community NOC. We give you a dated programme in the proposal.
Do you work outside Dubai?
Yes: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and the other emirates, through the relevant municipality and master developer.
Start your project
Tell us what you want to build.
A senior architect replies on WhatsApp within one working day.
- 20-minute callWhat you can build, roughly what it costs, how long it takes.
- Fixed-fee proposal in 48hScope, stages, price and programme, in writing.
- Design startsOnly when you approve stage one. Stop any time.