What LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants does

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants is a Dubai-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy founded in 2005 by Emad Jaber and Nabil Al Khaja. The firm offers an integrated A-to-Z service platform spanning architecture, structural engineering, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), interior design (LACASA iD), project operations, and construction supervision, coordinated through BIM-enabled workflows that support multidisciplinary clash detection, value engineering, and seamless design-to-construction documentation. Its portfolio of 600+ completed projects and 500+ clients covers residential towers and luxury villas, commercial offices, hospitality, healthcare (including radiation-shielded hospital bunkers), aviation infrastructure, and public buildings such as contemporary mosques with mashrabiya light sculpting. LACASA serves enterprise developers, corporates, and government entities across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with offices in Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh.

The firm generates revenue primarily through project-based professional consultancy fees billed across the full design-through-construction supervision lifecycle, with all engagements quote-based and no public pricing tiers. In December 2024, LACASA expanded its business model by launching Lacasa Living, a real estate development division led by CEO Ahmad Jaber, which develops boutique residential properties (including the Signature Villa Collection, Ola Residences, and Marina Living) across the UAE and Qatar with an announced $324 million project pipeline for 2025 and Dh1.2 billion in additional development plans. Distribution is entirely direct enterprise sales, with senior leadership personally engaging developers, corporations, and government clients through tenders, RFPs, and direct negotiation. LACASA employs between 251 and 500 professionals and is privately held by its founders with no disclosed external funding rounds or institutional investment.

Name

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants

Legal name

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants

Website

https://lacasa.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants is a Dubai-based multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy founded in 2005, delivering BIM-coordinated design, structural, MEP, interior, and construction supervision services to enterprise developers, corporates, and government clients across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural & Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Architectural consulting services
• Structural engineering design
• MEP engineering services
• Construction supervision services
• BIM building information modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural & Engineering Consultancy Fees: LACASA charges professional fees for design, design development, and technical consultancy services across architecture, structural, MEP, and interior design disciplines. Revenue is generated through project-based consultancy engagements, typically scoped from concept through construction supervision.
2. Construction Supervision & Project Management Services: The firm earns revenue from overseeing construction execution, including site inspections, quality control, progress monitoring, and project handover. These services are billed as part of the full-lifecycle consultancy engagement.
3. Real Estate Development (Lacasa Living): Through its Lacasa Living division launched in December 2024, LACASA has entered real estate development, with a project pipeline of $324 million in 2025 spanning Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), and Lusail in Qatar. This diversifies revenue into property development and sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LACASA delivers integrated architectural and engineering consultancy services across Architecture, Structural, MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing), Interior Design (LACASA iD), Operations/Project Management, and Construction Supervision under a single multidisciplinary platform. The firm uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines from concept design through construction documentation and site supervision. In December 2024 it also launched Lacasa Living, a real estate development division, extending its offering into boutique property development across the UAE and Qatar.

Product overview

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants is an architecture and engineering consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of services organized as a unified platform of interconnected service offerings. The core services include Architecture, LACASA iD (interior design), MEP, Operations, Structural, and Supervision, which work together to deliver projects from concept through construction completion. The company has expanded into real estate development through Lacasa Living, which develops residential projects including the Signature Villa Collection, Ola Residences, Marina Living, and other property developments. The portfolio spans diverse project types including residential buildings, commercial offices, hospitality, mosques, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments across the UAE and Qatar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lacasa Living: Real estate development division focused on boutique developments in UAE, Qatar, and beyond, offering ultra-luxury villas under the Signature Collection, modern bespoke apartments, and holiday homes.
• LACASA iD

Products and services

• Architecture Comprehensive architectural design services spanning concept development, design development, and technical documentation for buildings and master plans. The team handles research, analysis, stakeholder coordination, quality assurance, value engineering, and uses BIM for design coordination across commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, and public-sector projects.
• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Engineering Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services including HVAC design for thermal comfort, electrical networks for power distribution, and plumbing systems for water usage and drainage. Uses BIM for 3D coordination and integration with architectural and structural designs.
• Structural Engineering Structural engineering services including foundation, floor, wall, and roof design using advanced engineering software and BIM. Offers seismic design, reinforcement strategies, sustainable building materials, and sustainability-focused solutions.
• LACASA iD (Interior Design) Interior design services covering projects from concept phase through construction drawings and site delivery. Portfolio includes hospitality spaces, residential and commercial projects, and private commissions for VVIP villas. Services encompass conceptual design, FF&E selection, and technical delivery using BIM.
• Operations (Project Management) Project planning, stakeholder coordination, and compliance management. Manages design processes with attention to detail, time efficiency, and budget. Leverages advanced project management tools and BIM for workflow streamlining.
• Construction Supervision Construction phase supervision ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety. Team includes site engineers, inspectors, project managers, and technical experts overseeing construction according to approved plans, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Lacasa Living (Real Estate Development) Real estate development division focused on boutique developments in the UAE, Qatar, and beyond. Develops ultra-luxury private villas (Signature Collection), modern bespoke apartments, and holiday homes with a $324 million project pipeline announced for 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ projects completed across the MENA region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners): Beirut-headquartered architecture and engineering consultancy with deep MENA presence across UAE, KSA, and Qatar. Directly comparable to LACASA in offering multidisciplinary design, master planning, and supervision services for large-scale residential, commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure projects in the same geographies.
• KEO International Consultants: Kuwait-based multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy with extensive UAE and broader GCC operations. Comparable to LACASA in delivering full-lifecycle design, project management, and construction supervision across commercial, residential, hospitality, and healthcare segments.

Broad incumbents

• AtkinsRéalis: Global engineering, architecture, and project management firm with a sizable MENA practice serving masterplans, transportation, and built environment clients. Overlaps LACASA in multidisciplinary design and supervision but at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• WSP: Global professional services consultancy with strong Middle East operations delivering engineering, architecture, and project management. Competes with LACASA for property, healthcare, and infrastructure mandates across UAE, KSA, and Qatar, though at much larger scale.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with significant Middle East presence across architecture, engineering, and construction services. Overlaps with LACASA in built environment, healthcare, and large mixed-use developments across the same geographies.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy with established MENA operations. Comparable to LACASA in delivering multi-disciplinary design and advisory services across property, transport, and water/healthcare infrastructure in the Gulf.
• Buro Happold: Global engineering consultancy with a Middle East practice delivering structural, MEP, and sustainable design services. Comparable to LACASA on technically complex, sustainability-focused projects across cultural, healthcare, and high-end residential sectors.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with offices in Dubai and other MENA cities serving commercial, hospitality, and residential clients. Overlaps LACASA in design excellence for corporate headquarters, hospitality, and luxury residential in the Gulf.
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): Global architecture, engineering, and planning firm with landmark Gulf projects. Comparable to LACASA on large-scale, design-driven mixed-use and commercial developments in the Middle East, though at a much larger scale.
• HOK: Global design, architecture, and engineering firm with healthcare, commercial, and hospitality expertise. Comparable to LACASA on technically complex healthcare facilities (e.g., specialty hospitals) and premium commercial/hospitality projects in MENA markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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