NKEY Architects has said it is expanding its growth trajectory. With over 250 active projects across the UAE and more than 60 completed to date, the firm’s continued expansion underscores Dubai’s role as a stable base for growth, design leadership, and cross-border project delivery, it said.
The company’s UAE portfolio spans Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Residential projects, including villas and apartments, accounting for 80% of current activity, while the remaining 20% covers commercial developments in the food and beverage, hospitality, and related asset classes sectors.
In addition to interior design solutions, NKEY also provides turnkey projects and architectural supervision of construction works. This allows clients to work with a single partner from concept through to implementation. Luxury real estate projects continue to demand strong growth in sought-after locations such as Al Barari, Dubai Hills, Emirates Hills, La Mer, and Palm Jumeirah.
NKEY’s expansion is supported by a growing team of over 150 professionals. From its Dubai headquarters, NKEY coordinates projects across the UAE, the Middle East, and selected international markets. The firm provides architectural direction, project management, and operational support, it stated.
The Dubai hub also supports NKEY’s 500 residential and commercial projects across over 45 countries. These projects include high-rise developments with real estate developers in Brazil and Canada, a new collaboration in Morocco, and private commissions from Australia. This growth is supported by the projected growth of the global architecture services market, which is expected to exceed US $605bn by 2033.
Nataliia Melnyk, Founder of NKEY Architects said, “Dubai’s steadiness continues to justify our confidence as a long-term home for NKEY’s global headquarters. It reflects the strength of the local market, the country’s reputation as a safe and reliable destination, and the seriousness with which the city continues to shape its future built environment. We are committed to supporting clients and partners with high-quality design, seamless delivery, and the kind of consistency that helps projects move forward with confidence.”
NKEY said it recognises the potential for further growth in the UAE, particularly in luxury residential development and select commercial segments. These segments are experiencing rising design quality, execution discipline, and end-user expectations.
The firm said its priorities remain consistent across the region: delivering unique architecture and interiors, ensuring smooth project execution, maintaining strong client relationships, and building long-term partnerships that can scale across markets.
