Samer Charara, Director and Studio Chair of Woods Bagot

With over 25 years of continuous presence in the Middle East, Woods Bagot has developed a diverse portfolio across mixed-use, residential, hospitality and workplace sectors, contributing to the shaping of some of the region’s most recognisable urban environments. Working closely with ambitious clients and long-term partners, the studio’s work reflects a shared commitment to delivering places that are both commercially successful and meaningful to the communities they serve, grounded in a consistent focus on quality, collaboration and local understanding.

Among its recent projects, Woods Bagot has worked closely with Dubai Holding to evolve Dubai Design District (d3), expanding its role as a creative hub through a masterplan that brings together culture, business and public life within a walkable, connected environment. The project reinforces the district’s position within Dubai’s creative economy, supporting the vision of its stakeholders through a mix of residential, commercial and cultural spaces anchored by a strong public realm. In parallel, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina for Select Group reflects a shift toward more considered living, shaping a high-rise residential tower around wellbeing, aligning with the operator’s ambition to deliver a lifestyle centred on longevity, sustainability and everyday quality of life. Director Samer Charara says, “For us reaching 25 years in the Middle East reflects more than longevity, it represents a deep understanding of the region, its ambitions and the pace at which its cities continue to evolve. That perspective allows us to work closely with our clients to create places that are enduring, relevant and connected to the people and communities they serve, while helping shape the future of the regions built environment.”