Residential tower on the beach, designed by Meridia architects
Architecture · Design · Delivery · Dubai

Senior architects from leading international practices, direct to you.

Villas, renovations, pools and landscapes to residential buildings and masterplans. Designed, approved and delivered in Dubai at independent rates.

What you get
Reply within 1 working day
A real architect, not a sales desk
Fixed fee per stage
Concept → permit → construction
Approvals handled
DM, Trakhees, DDA via licensed partners
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Our architects have designed for
AldarModonEllington PropertiesImtiaz DevelopmentsRange DevelopmentsAl GhurairExpo City DubaiGreystar
9+
Major UAE & UK projects led, concept to schematic
2,500+
Residential units designed across Dubai, RAK & Abu Dhabi
G+45
Tallest tower designed; from private villas to high-rise
48h
From discovery call to fixed-fee proposal
Services

One studio for the whole project, from a single plot to a whole community.

Selected work

Designs our architects have led.

All projects ↗
How it works

From first call to permit, in five clear stages.

Discovery call

20 minutes with a senior architect. Plot, brief, budget, timeline. We tell you what's possible.

Fixed-fee proposal

Within 48 hours: scope, stages, price and programme. Nothing hidden.

Concept & 3D

Layouts, massing and renders. Two revision rounds included.

Permit drawings

Authority-ready set, submitted through our licensed consultancy partner.

Construction & tender

Detailed drawings, contractor tender, optional site supervision.

Why Meridia

Big-firm design experience, without the big-firm overhead.

Our architects have led concept and schematic design for some of the region's most recognised developers. You get that calibre of thinking, direct, with fixed fees and a single point of contact.

  • Full design, from concept and 3D to construction drawings
  • Permit submissions through licensed consultancy partners (DM, Trakhees, DDA)
  • Fixed fee per stage; no stage starts until the previous one is approved
  • Contractor tendering and referral to vetted builders
  • Response within one working day, proposal within 48 hours
  • Video consultations for overseas owners
For overseas owners

Design your Dubai villa without flying in.

Many of our clients live in the UK, Europe or the GCC. We run the whole design stage over video, share 3D walkthroughs at every milestone, and handle authority submissions locally. Payments follow the stages, so you only pay for work 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
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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.

Three taps and your number. A senior architect replies on WhatsApp within one working day with what's possible and a fixed-fee proposal.

What is it?
Budget optional

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