Pavilion interior with a skylight
Glass pavilion on a deck over the sea
Sea pavilion · island villas, concept study for Aldar
Island villa with layered white terraces
Seven-bedroom villa, front court · concept study for Aldar
  • 2–3 wksto submission
  • 1–2 motypical approval
  • 3revision rounds

Villa design in Dubai

Schematic design and a permit set submitted in two to three weeks, by the architects behind Aldar's villa studies.

Our architects have designed for

ModonAldarEllington PropertiesExpo City DubaiImtiaz DevelopmentsRange DevelopmentsAl GhurairGreystar

What can your plot hold?

Give us the plot and the community. The architect replies within one working day with the footprint, height and floors it allows. Already own the villa? See renovation.

Aerial view of planned villa plots

We don't take on every project. Tell us about yours and the lead architect will review it.

Do you have a plot?
When do you want to start?
Do you own the property or plot?

Step 1 of 2 · takes under a minute

Thank you. Your project is now under review. If it's a fit, the lead architect will call you within 24 hours.

Three weeks to submission

Typical G+1 villa. Your proposal gives you the same chart with your dates.

StartWeek 1Week 2Week 3
Call and proposalCall on day one, fixed-fee proposal within 48 hours
Concept and schematicLayouts and plans, three revision rounds
Permit drawingsCoordinated with structure and MEP
SubmittedThrough our licensed partner

Authority approval then usually takes one to two months, depending on the authority.

What's in, what's extra

The core fee gets you to a submitted permit. Add-ons are listed separately in your proposal, so you pay only for what you choose.

ItemFeeNotes
Site and rules analysisCoreSetbacks, coverage, height, community guidelines
Concept and schematic designCorePlans, sections, elevations
Three revision rounds per stageCoreFurther rounds agreed and charged up front
Permit drawing setCoreCoordinated with structure and MEP
Submission and authority commentsCoreThrough our licensed partner, until issue
3D renders and walkthroughAdd-onSee every room before you approve
Construction drawingsAdd-onDetails contractors can price
Interior designAdd-onLayouts, finishes, joinery
Landscape designAdd-onGarden, pool deck, shade

Planned for life here

  • A majlis guests reach directlyIts own entrance and washroom, so visitors never cross family space.
  • Privacy from neighboursWindows, screens and courtyards placed so the curtains can stay open.
  • Shade firstDeep overhangs, shaded terraces, little west-facing glass.
  • Staff and service planned inMaid's and driver's rooms with a service entrance from day one.
  • Two kitchensA show kitchen for the family, a working kitchen behind it.
  • Room to growStructure sized for a future floor where your plot allows.
Round sea lounge with a timber ceiling
Sea lounge · island villas, concept study for Aldar

Built by contractors you choose

We tender your job to our trusted contractors across Dubai. You see each contractor, their past jobs and their price for your project side by side, then pick the best fit, or we recommend one.

Four-bedroom villa in earth finish

Any style, same discipline

Sculpted

Sculpted white villa

Earth

Four-bedroom villa in earth finish

Curved

Curved villa with a long cantilevered roof
Pergola and planted terrace

Studies our architects drew for Aldar, from soft white curves on an island to timber and earth in Abu Dhabi.

Where we work

Dubai

  • Dubai Hills Estate
  • Emirates Hills
  • Al Barsha
  • Jumeirah
  • Umm Suqeim
  • Al Furjan
  • Tilal Al Ghaf
  • Arabian Ranches
  • Palm Jumeirah
  • Mirdif

Abu Dhabi

  • Saadiyat
  • Yas
  • Al Reem
  • Shakhbout City
  • Khalifa City

Other emirates

  • Sharjah
  • Ajman
  • Ras Al Khaimah
  • Umm Al Quwain
  • Fujairah

Approvals

  • Master developer NOC
  • Building permit
  • DEWA
  • Civil Defence

Villa design, answered

  • Proposal within 48 hours of your call.
  • Two to three weeks to submission.
  • Three revision rounds in every stage.
What does a villa design cost?

It depends on plot size, floors and scope. After a short call you get a fixed fee per stage in writing within 48 hours, so you can decide stage by stage.

How fast can my permit be submitted?

Two to three weeks from approving your proposal, for a typical villa. Approval then usually takes one to two months, depending on the authority.

Do I need a plot first?

Ideally. If you are still choosing, we check your shortlisted plots before you commit and tell you what each can hold.

Who builds it?

We tender your job to our trusted contractors across Dubai. You see each contractor, their past jobs and their price for your project side by side, then pick the best fit, or we recommend one.

What if I don't like the first design?

Every stage includes three revision rounds. Any further rounds are agreed and charged up front, never as a surprise.

Sculpted stair in a garden court
Timber screen detail

Send the plot. We'll tell you what it can hold, then draw it.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We reply within one working day and send a fixed-fee proposal within 48 hours of your call.

Villa entrance court

Start your villa

We don't take on every project. Tell us about yours and the lead architect will review it.

Do you have a plot?
Floors
When do you want to start?
Do you own the property or plot?

Step 1 of 2 · takes under a minute

Thank you. Your project is now under review. If it's a fit, the lead architect will call you within 24 hours.
Get a proposal