One team, one point of responsibility
In a traditional build, the architect, engineer and contractor contract separately, and when something goes wrong each points at the others. Design and build brings the process under one accountable contractor, so buildability, cost and programme are considered while the design is still flexible rather than after it is fixed.
Al Jawadri has been building in Dubai since 2004, from luxury villas in Emirates Hills and Polo Homes to schools, commercial buildings and staff accommodation. For design and build clients we coordinate the design team, either your own architect and consultants or experienced consultants we recommend, and carry the project through approvals, construction and handover.
What design and build covers
- Brief and plot review, including community and authority guidelines
- Design coordination with architect, structural and MEP consultants
- Early cost planning as the design develops
- Support through community and authority approvals
- Construction: piling and basements, structure, envelope, finishes and external works
- Glass, aluminium, mirrors, paving and landscaping interfaces from one team
- Snagging, handover documentation and close-out
Where it helps most
Design and build suits clients who want a single contract and a single point of contact: owners building a villa on their own plot, overseas clients who cannot be on site regularly, and developers or operators with a tight programme. It also suits projects where glazing, facade and structure need to be designed together, such as large-format glass villas.
Keeping control as the owner
One contractor does not mean less visibility. We structure the work around clear scope and milestones, share progress against programme, and invite your representative or consultant to inspect at key stages. Design choices that affect cost are priced before they are committed, so there are fewer surprises.
Starting a design and build project
Tell us the plot or site location, what you are building, whether design work has begun and any budget or timeline expectations. We will arrange a consultation online or in Dubai. For clients living abroad, see our guide to building a villa in Dubai from abroad.
