CONIN

What CONIN does

CONIN (Incorporated Consultants) is a Dubai-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy established in 1994, delivering architectural, structural, MEP, master planning, interior design, landscape, infrastructure, 3D visualisation, and project management services across the full project lifecycle from feasibility through handover. The firm serves private developers, semi-governmental bodies, and government clients across sectors including hotels and hospitality, residential, commercial and office, master planning and urban development, and healthcare and education, with a regional footprint spanning the UAE, Qatar, Iraq, and Morocco.

The firm's core technology stack is BIM and Revit, which CONIN adopted as one of the first Dubai-based offices to deliver all projects through these tools, supported by QA/QC policies and ISO9001 and ISO800 management system certifications alongside an ERA Gold Quality Award. Service delivery is executed by a workforce of over 250 architects and engineers, including a supervision team of 140+ led by a dedicated Supervision Area Manager, with senior leadership covering commercial, design, structural, and MEP disciplines.

CONIN operates a professional services, project-based revenue model with consultancy fees varying by scope and complexity; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting tier-1 regional developers (DAMAC, Emaar, Deyaar, Dubai Properties, Modon, among others) and government-linked entities, complemented by collaborations with international firms to extend service reach globally. The firm reports an 85% returning client ratio and AED 10 billion+ in cumulative delivered project value, anchored by marquee projects such as Paramount Towers (250,000 sq.m) and Royal Pearls (350,046 sq.m masterplan). The company is privately held with no external investors or parent company identified.

Name

CONIN

Legal name

CONIN

Website

https://conin.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CONIN is a Dubai-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy delivering architectural, structural, MEP, master planning, interior, and project management services across the Middle East and Africa. It serves private developers, government, and semi-government clients, with 250+ architects and engineers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Design Consultancy

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Engineering consultancy services
• Architectural design services
• Structural engineering services
• Master planning services
• MEP engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Full-service engineering and design consultancy providing feasibility studies, urban planning, architecture, structural engineering, MEP engineering, interior design, project management, cost estimation, value engineering, 3D visualisation, and graphic design across the entire project lifecycle from inception to completion and handover.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CONIN is a multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy headquartered in Dubai that delivers architectural design, civil and structural engineering, MEP engineering, master planning, interior design, landscape design, infrastructure, project management, cost estimation, value engineering, and 3D visualisation services. The firm serves private developers, semi-governmental bodies, and governmental clients across the Middle East and Africa, executing projects from feasibility through completion and handover using BIM and Revit.

Product overview

CONIN is a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy firm offering a comprehensive suite of integrated services. The company provides a unified consultancy platform that encompasses architectural design, civil and structural engineering, MEP engineering, master planning, interior design, project management, 3D visualisation, landscape design, and infrastructure services. Operating from Dubai with branches across the Middle East and Africa, CONIN serves sectors including hotels, resorts, offices, retail, multi-unit residential, mixed-use, and education developments. The firm works with private, semi-governmental, and governmental clients, delivering projects from feasibility through completion using BIM and Revit methodologies complemented by QA/QC policies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-spectrum architectural design services covering advisory, design studies, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, tender coordination, contract management, and commissioning coordination for private developers, semi-governmental bodies, and governmental clients.
• Civil and Structural Engineering Engineering services for low and mid-rise buildings, high-rise buildings (unlimited floors, including Dubai Municipality-approved unlimited-floors design), geotechnical studies, steel structures, precast and prefabricated structures, and HIIRC construction.
• MEP Engineering Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering covering air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation, building maintenance systems, fire-fighting, refrigeration, and acoustic services for residential, mixed-use, hospital, sports, museum, bank, hotel, and commercial projects.
• Master Planning Services Comprehensive master planning and urban planning services including strategic landscape planning, educational campus planning, residential township development, resort master planning, and urban design for large-scale district developments.
• Interior Design Interior design services including conceptual design studies, color and materials design, furnishing specifications, contract documentation, prototype design, and construction administration for hospitality, commercial, and residential interiors.
• Project Management End-to-end project management services guiding projects from inception through completion and handover, including feasibility studies, cost estimation, value engineering, and authority approvals across the full project lifecycle.
• 3D Visualisation Three-dimensional visualization services producing architectural presentations and project marketing materials for client and stakeholder communication.
• Landscape Design Landscape design services spanning corporate, commercial, residential, resort, educational, and sporting environments from concept through completion.
• Infrastructure Services Infrastructure services including power supply and telecommunications (sub-stations, LV and HT installations), sewerage systems, water supply networks, environmental impact assessments, and drainage design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% business from returning clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and design consultancy with a major Dubai office delivering architecture, engineering, and PM services across the same sectors (hospitality, residential, mixed-use, healthcare) as CONIN. Operates at significantly larger scale but competes on the same marquee UAE mandates.
• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and consultancy firm (including former Hyder Consulting and EC Harris) with significant UAE footprint. Competes with CONIN on buildings, master planning, and project management mandates in the Gulf.
• WSP Global: Global engineering professional services firm with established Middle East operations providing structural, MEP, and project management consultancy. Competes with CONIN for large UAE developments and master-planning mandates.
• Ramboll: Global engineering, architecture, and consultancy firm with growing Middle East presence, particularly in sustainability-oriented building design. Adjacent competitor on integrated design mandates where CONIN also operates.
• Parsons Corporation: Global engineering and infrastructure firm with strong Middle East presence, providing design, programme management, and supervision services. Comparable to CONIN's supervision and project management offerings in the region.
• AtkinsRéalis: Global engineering, design, and project management consultancy with deep MEA presence, offering architecture, structural, and MEP services. Comparable on multidisciplinary delivery and large-project execution.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm delivering engineering, architecture, and project management with established Gulf operations. Competes with CONIN for high-rise and large-scale mixed-use developments in the UAE.

Direct peers

• KEO International Consultants: Kuwait-headquartered multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy with strong UAE presence, delivering architecture, MEP, project management, and master planning — directly comparable service portfolio and customer base to CONIN.
• SSH (formerly Salloum, Hajjar & Khoury): MEA-focused architecture, engineering, and project management consultancy with offices across the Gulf, offering integrated design and supervision services comparable to CONIN's one-roof delivery model.
• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners): Beirut-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy with deep MEA roots, offering architecture, planning, structural and MEP design. Closest regional peer to CONIN in scale, service mix, and project types across the Gulf.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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