Gensler

Abu Dhabi continues to define a new model for growth in the Gulf, balancing cultural stewardship with economic diversification and long-term investment. Gensler's Abu Dhabi office partners with leading organizations across the emirate to deliver workplaces, destinations, districts, and communities that support this vision. Drawing on local insight and global experience, we create places that strengthen identity, encourage connection, and enrich the daily lives of the people who live in, work in, and visit Abu Dhabi.

30+

Years active in the Gulf Region

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Saadiyat Island Master Plan: this project redefines the relationship between city and sea, delivering a landmark coastal district that supports economic diversification and community development.

What’s Shaping Our Work

Research

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Gensler’s 2026 Design Forecast explores the trends shaping growth across the United Arab Emirates, from experience-driven workplace to hospitality design shifts, offering insights highly relevant to Abu Dhabi’s evolving urban, cultural, and economic ambitions.

Life at Gensler

Our Abu Dhabi office is a diverse team of designers, planners, and innovators united by a shared passion for shaping the future of the UAE.

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Join the Team

We’re looking for talented designers, architects, strategists, and thinkers wanting to make an impact.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of Abu Dhabi and beyond.

FAQ

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How does Gensler Abu Dhabi support projects across the Middle East?

The Abu Dhabi team connects clients with multidisciplinary expertise across the region and Gensler’s global network. Its Middle East work spans architecture, interiors, planning, workplace, hospitality, and mixed-use development, allowing teams to address projects from early strategy through design delivery.

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How does Gensler design for the UAE’s climate and culture?

Design decisions respond to the region’s environmental conditions, cultural traditions, and patterns of use. This includes strengthening indoor-outdoor connections, selecting forms and materials rooted in local context, and creating places that reflect how communities in the UAE live, work, and gather.

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How does Gensler help UAE organizations plan better workplaces?

Gensler combines workplace design with evidence from employee research. Its 2025 UAE findings identified demand for quieter focus areas, better meeting-room acoustics, informal collaboration settings, and environments that offer greater flexibility, creativity, and connection.