MOMA International Design

What MOMA International Design does

MOMA International Design is a multidisciplinary architecture, interior, and landscape design studio headquartered in Dubai Design District, founded in 2016 by Monica Merhebi (Creative Director) and Maha Albwardy (Executive Director). The firm delivers integrated design services across 15+ disciplines spanning architecture, interiors, landscape, master planning, MEP and façade engineering, BIM coordination, FF&E procurement, project management, site supervision, and Architect of Record (AOR) services, primarily serving luxury hospitality brands (Four Seasons, Meliá, Park Hyatt, Mondrian, Peninsula, Shangri-La), large real estate developers (Aldar, Roshn, ELEVATE, Meydan), government entities (UAE Space Agency), and ultra-high-net-worth private clients across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

The studio operates a BIM-first design philosophy using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Construction Cloud, delivering LOD 500 as-built models and digital twins for predictive simulation of daylighting, energy performance, thermal gain, wind load, and seismic resilience. Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees for design consultancy, with additional revenue from the MAUVE by MOMA sub-brand (bespoke furniture opened to the public in February 2026). All pricing is bespoke and negotiated per project; no standardised tiers are published.

The company maintains a four-office international footprint (Dubai HQ, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Clark Philippines) and runs a 51-100 person team. Distribution is direct enterprise engagement with no intermediaries; the studio is privately held with no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or M&A activity. Marketing relies on project portfolio, founder thought leadership, Dubai Design Week participation, and earned media across construction, hospitality, and design press.

Name

MOMA International Design

Legal name

MOMA International Design LLC

Website

https://moma.design

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MOMA International Design is a Dubai-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture, interior, and landscape design studio founded in 2016, serving luxury hospitality operators, real estate developers, government entities, and private HNW clients across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Interior design studio
• Landscape architecture
• Hospitality design
• Luxury residential design

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design & Consultancy: Full-scope architectural design services from concept through construction, including renovation and restoration. Revenue is earned through project-based professional fees structured as design packages or lead design consultancy retainers.
2. Interior Design: Interior design services spanning concept, schematic design, design development, and FF&E procurement and installation oversight. Includes bespoke furniture design through MAUVE by MOMA brand.
3. Landscape Design: Landscape architecture services integrated into architectural projects or delivered as standalone scope.
4. MEP, BIM, Facade Engineering & Site Supervision: Specialist engineering services (MEP, facade, BIM) and site supervision provided as part of integrated design delivery or as standalone consultancy mandates.
5. AOR - Architect of Record: Legal and regulatory representation services as Architect of Record for international studios operating in the UAE and GCC, including authority submissions, approvals, and on-site execution oversight.
6. MAUVE by MOMA — Bespoke Furniture & Product Design: Custom-made furniture collection sold through the MAUVE by MOMA brand. The SkyTellers Furniture Collection was opened to the public in February 2026. Revenue is generated through bespoke furniture sales and commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MOMA International Design is a multidisciplinary architecture, interior, and landscape design studio delivering bespoke design services for luxury hospitality, residential, commercial, and civic projects. The studio operates across three pillars — Architecture, Interiors, and Landscapes — supported by specialist services including BIM, MEP, façade engineering, site supervision, FF&E, and Architect of Record (AOR) representation. Its sub-brand MAUVE by MOMA produces and sells bespoke furniture collections.

Product overview

MOMA International Design is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design studio offering a comprehensive suite of design services. The core offerings span three pillars: Architecture Services (including master planning, BIM, renovations), Interior Design Services (with bespoke FF&E and custom furniture offerings), and Landscape Design. The studio has a dedicated sub-brand, MAUVE by MOMA, which produces bespoke furniture and product collections. Supporting services include MEP engineering, Facade Engineering, Site Supervision, Architect of Record (AOR) services, Project Management, FF&E procurement, and Urban Planning. The company operates as a service-based design practice rather than a software product company, delivering projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and civic sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAUVE by MOMA: A bespoke furniture collection featuring exquisite craftsmanship and graceful furniture pieces, where elegance meets everyday life.

Products and services

• Architecture Services Architectural design services including master planning, BIM, renovations, and sustainable design solutions for residential, commercial, hospitality, and civic projects.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services creating environments that balance comfort with elegance, including bespoke FF&E services and custom furniture design through the MAUVE by MOMA brand.
• Landscape Design Landscape architecture services blending sustainable planning, thoughtful greenery, and harmonious layouts to create environments fostering connection between people and their surroundings.
• MAUVE by MOMA — Bespoke Furniture Collection Bespoke furniture collection featuring exquisite craftsmanship and graceful furniture pieces, redefining interiors with elegant everyday designs. Sold through direct sales to design clients and external buyers.
• MEP Engineering Services Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing engineering services including HVAC design, power distribution, water systems, and sustainability solutions meeting LEED, WELL, and Estidama standards.
• Façade Engineering Façade engineering services designing building exteriors that balance sculptural expression with environmental performance, including curtain walls, double-skin façades, and kinetic systems.
• Architect of Record (AOR) Services Architect of Record services providing regulatory compliance, authority approvals, and technical oversight for international architects working across UAE and GCC regions.
• Project Management Services End-to-end project management services overseeing architecture, interiors, landscape, engineering, construction, and FF&E from groundbreaking to grand opening.
• FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) Services FF&E curation, sourcing, and procurement services including global sourcing from luxury brands, custom creations, and installation oversight.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences Phase 1 sold AED 700M+ in residences within two hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• ELEVATEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOMA was appointed interior design consultant for Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences — a AED 1.8 billion flagship development by ELEVATE in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. MOMA delivers all public areas, lifestyle spaces, and F&B venues including Fi'lia By The Beach. Phase 1 of the development sold AED 700M+ in residences within two hours. Completion targeted Q4 2028.
• EnnismorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ennismore, the world's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, partnered with ELEVATE on Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences — the region's first Mondrian-branded beachfront residential project. MOMA serves as the appointed interior design consultant, translating Mondrian's globally recognised creative identity into a refined coastal residential environment.
• RoshnkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Roshn, Saudi Arabia's leading real estate developer, engaged MOMA for architecture and landscape design of the Roshn Innovation Hub in Riyadh (12,700 sqm). MOMA also designed a second Innovation Hub in Riyadh (8,700 sqm) for Roshn. Both projects feature biophilic design, interactive tech zones, and dynamic collaboration environments.
• Albwardy Investment LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Albwardy Investment LLC is a co-investor and development partner in the Gran Meliá Hotel Port de La Mer, Dubai. MOMA serves as lead architect and project architect for this 7-floor, 88,800 sqm urban resort development.
• ASB HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ASB Hospitality partnered with Albwardy Investment LLC and Meliá Hotels International on the Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah development. MOMA is lead consultant and project architect, delivering architecture and landscape design for the 380-key beachfront resort.
• Zuma RestaurantkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MOMA designed the Zuma Beach Club at La Mer, Dubai (5,805 sqm) — a new concept connecting guests to water, sun, coastline and beach. A second Zuma Beachhouse project is underway adjacent to Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah at Port de La Mer. MOMA delivers both architecture and landscape for these hospitality F&B venues.
• Hyatt (Park Hyatt Addis Ababa)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MOMA designed interiors for Park Hyatt Addis Ababa (64,000 sqm) — a hotel drawing inspiration from Ethiopia's 900+ bird species. The design integrates local artworks, traditional TIBEB fabric motifs, and custom blue glass bird chandeliers (100 individual birds) in the reception, with the Turaco (Ethiopia's national bird) as a unifying motif.
• Meliá Hotels InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Meliá Hotels International is the hotel brand operator for multiple MOMA projects including Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah, Gran Meliá Iguazú, and Gran Meliá Serengeti. MOMA has an ongoing relationship delivering architecture, interiors, and landscape design for Meliá-branded properties globally, beginning with the Gran Meliá Iguazú renovation in 2017.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LW Design Group: LW Design Group is a Dubai-based luxury interior design and architecture firm serving the same hospitality, residential, and commercial segments in the UAE and GCC. It is one of MOMA's most direct local competitors in the regional high-end design market.
• Stickman Tribe: Stickman Tribe is a Dubai-based interior design and architecture studio serving hospitality, residential, and commercial clients in the UAE. It is a regional peer competing for similar luxury hospitality and high-end residential mandates.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Yabu Pushelberg is a globally recognised luxury hospitality and residential interior design studio. It directly competes with MOMA for high-end hotel, branded residence, and private villa commissions, and shares a similar founder-led, concept-driven creative approach.
• Wilson Associates: Wilson Associates is a long-established luxury hospitality interior design firm with a global footprint and a similar client mix of international hotel brands and developers. MOMA is positioned as a regional challenger with comparable project typologies.
• Kristina Zanic Design Consultants: Kristina Zanic Design Consultants is a Dubai-based interior design firm specialising in luxury hospitality, branded residences, and F&B. It competes directly with MOMA for similar luxury hospitality mandates in the GCC and wider MENA region.
• Bishop Design by Paul Bishop: Bishop Design is a Dubai-headquartered interior design firm specialising in hospitality, F&B, and residential projects across the MENA region. It directly overlaps with MOMA's hospitality and luxury residential focus and shares the same enterprise client base.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): HBA is the world's largest hospitality-focused interior design firm, with deep relationships across Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, and other global luxury hotel brands. MOMA competes directly for the same luxury hospitality design mandates and overlapping client roster.

Emerging players

• SAOTA: SAOTA is a South African architecture and interior design studio with strong presence in luxury residential and hospitality projects across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It overlaps with MOMA's luxury hospitality and high-net-worth residential positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Gensler is one of the world's largest design and architecture firms with deep hospitality, commercial, and residential capabilities. MOMA's integrated multidisciplinary model mirrors a miniature version of Gensler's full-service offering but with a luxury specialisation.
• Foster + Partners: Foster + Partners is a global architecture and integrated design practice with significant MENA hospitality and mixed-use project experience. MOMA is a smaller, regionally focused alternative for clients seeking more boutique, founder-led engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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