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Central building of the Al Maha Desert Resort in Dubai look at the Hajjar mountains of Oman. The architectural style of the resort can be described as "Critical Regionalism". It's tented structures providing shade on to the decks for the guests.

INSPIRING ARCHITECTURAL BRILLIANCE

Within the heart of our architectural firm beats a passion for inspiring architectural brilliance, steeped in the spirit of critical regionalism. With a nod to the visionary Rashid Taqui, our designs embrace the essence of cultural identity and the transformative power of context. Each structure emerges as a poetic tribute to the land it graces, intertwining tradition and innovation with artistry. Through careful curation of space, light, and material, we create immersive experiences that stir the soul. Our commitment lies in crafting spaces that harmonize with their surroundings, evoking emotions that resonate deeply within.

Our Services

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

With award-winning projects and 30 years of regional experience, at RTAE, we are committed to delivering unique projects that distinguish you from the crowd.

MASTER PLANNING

We are experienced master-planners in singular and multi-phased developments ranging from hotels and resorts, residential communities to mixed-use developments

INTERIOR DESIGN

Our approach to interior design is more than surface decoration. Each design embodies each story with custom-designed and built furniture, lighting and joinery-work.

ENGINEERING

MEP/ HVAC engineering, Green Building Design, Smart Homes and Buildings as well as Civil/ Structural engineering which is fully supported by ETABs and SAFE models.

QUANTITY SURVEYING

We can provide you with complete QS services with BOQs for architectural, interior, MEP and structural engineering works in compliance with international standards of measurement and as a complete project or separated by discipline.

AUTHORITY APPROVALS

Our excellent relationships with senior staff from the various governing bodies means we are able to secure fast approvals and confirm at the outset if your ideas can be brought to fruition before spending money on any design work.

CONSTRUCTION TENDERS

We prepare complete contract documents for both lumpsum and measured contracts. We tender works, administer the tender process and evaluate the submissions to make our recommendations and carry out final contract negotiations.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

We provide complete construction supervision services including project and cost management from Contract Award to receipt of the Completion Certificate, exercising value engineering if needed to uphold project budgets during construction.

Our Services

We are experienced master-planners in singular and multi-phased developments ranging from hotels and resorts, residential communities to mixed-use developments.

From concepts to fully resolved designs in compliance with local regulations, we are experienced in designing all kinds of buildings from private to public scale.

Our approach to interior design is more than surface decoration. Each design embodies each story with custom-designed and built furniture, lighting and joinery-work.

MEP/ HVAC engineering, Green Building Design, Smart Homes and Buildings as well as Civil/ Structural engineering which is fully supported by ETABs and SAFE models.

We can provide you with complete QS services with BOQs for architectural, interior, MEP and structural engineering works in compliance with international standards of measurement and as a complete project or separated by discipline.

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We prepare complete contract documents for both lumpsum and measured contracts. We tender works, administer the tender process and evaluate the submissions to make our recommendations and carry out final contract negotiations.

We provide complete construction supervision services including project and cost management from Contract Award to receipt of the Completion Certificate, exercising value engineering if needed to uphold project budgets during construction.

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WAEL SAMIH AL KAYYALLI

With over 40 years of experience in project and construction management across the region, Al-Kayyalli has worked in senior-management level roles with some of the biggest real-estate development companies across the Gulf region.

Specialised in working on complete project lifecycle, Al-Kayyalli’s has wide-reaching experience in all stages of project development and delivery ranging from initial preliminary and feasibility studies, financial and time planning, costing and procurement, value engineering, construction supervision and management to commissioning and testing before final handover.

Before joining Rashid Taqui Architects and Engineers, Al Kayyalli was the CEO of the Saudi Qitaf al Ardah Development Real Estate Co. (Al Nahda & Al Omar Group) where he re-structured the company to fully develop in-house turnkey developments through the establishment of an in-house project management and procurement office.

Prior to which, he was the Vice President Project Management and Engineering of Al-Oula International-Amar International Real Estate where Al Kayyalli successfully implemented major investment programs for the firm’s operations in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as turnkey solutions tailored to the findings of market analysis studies.

Earlier, Al-Kayyali was the Director of Development & Project Management for Al-Nahdi Group (KSA) and KCMCC(Kuwait Commercial Market Company), and Director/ Construction Manager for a number of key contracting firms including Al-Jafr Trading and Contracting Co. (KSA), Ali & Fouad Al-Ghanim Co. (Kuwait), Al-Habtoor Engineering (UAE), Al-Muhairy Contracting Co. (UAE) and Al-Hani Construction & Trading Bureau (Kuwait).

RULA HANNOUN

Born and educated in the United Kingdom, Rula Hannoun completed her undergraduate in anthropology at the University of Manchester in 1979 prior to completing her postgraduate MBA (Finance) at the Manchester School of Business in 1981.

Hannoun’s professional career began at the First National Bank of Chicago, Corporate Finance division before moving to Project Finance, Oil and Gas. As the Deputy Head of the Oil and Gas division for EMEA at 26, Hannoun became the youngest Vice President in the history of the bank.

After marrying and relocating to Dubai, Hannoun left the banking sector in 1985 to raise her family. She resumed her professional career in the mid-90s as Advisor to the Economic Department of Dubai, spearheading the establishment of Dubai Internet City – the second and one of the most successful free zones in Dubai.

With an inherent passion of architecture and design and a key eye for business, in 1999 Hannoun established the firm Tala Furniture, dedicated to providing quality furniture to the booming hospitality sector across the Gulf and North Africa. Nearly two decades later the company is recognised as one of the leading suppliers of complete hotel interior products, operates 3 factories in CEBU, China and Indonesia and boasts over 120 professional staff focused on project management, technical services, manufacturing, sourcing and quality control.

A member of the Young President’s Organisation (YPO) and an active fundraiser, Hannoun has dedicated much of her personal life to raising awareness for children with special needs. She was instrumental in the establishment of Asseef School (Dubai Centre for Special Needs) in the late 80s, the first special needs school in Dubai to receive funding from the late HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and remains equally diligent in her quest today, to protect the rights of the children without a voice.

RASHID TAQUI

With near 30 years of experience in the design, management and delivery of complex architectural projects, Rashid Taqui’s portfolio spans multiple sectors in Australia, Greece, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UK, and the UAE.

Taqui has a Master’s in International Architecture Studies from the University of Huddersfield (UK), and two theses to his credit: The UAE – Searching for a Lost Identity, and The National Museum in Al Ain, UAE.

Starting his career in 1996 as a fresh graduate at German firm Schuster Pechtold’s Dubai office, he won instant appreciation and international applause for conceptualising and designing the multi-award-winning Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa – the first eco-resort in the Middle East attributed to having changed the discourse of architecture in the UAE. His involvement in other ‘firsts’ for the region include the establishing a voice for the architects and designers by the launching Dubai’s premier and the regions’ leading architectural journal, Architecture Plus, shaping the annual architectural networking event, Cityscape and founding the international awards for architecture and design in the UAE.

Taqui’s broad-ranging experience covers urban planning projects, resorts and hotels, palatial residences, shopping malls, airports, schools, banks, offices and varied public and cultural facilities, and undertaken while holding senior positions in the UAE offices of German multi-disciplinary firm Kling Consult, civil engineering firm Italconsult SPA, and architectural firm Incorporated Consultants (Conin).

Rashid Taqui Architects and Engineers, established in 2008, is his personal brand that specialises in contextually authentic, eco-aware architecture. He ardently advocates integrity and sustainability while targeting high yields for stakeholders through innovative design, investment opportunities, and value engineering.

Taqui often speaks at public events and writes regularly for local publications. His interests include fitness, films, food, and travel.

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