12 February 2017
Zaro Architects expands presence in Dubai through new office

Unique architecture and interior design studio, Zaro Architects is set to open its new office in Dubai’s creative hub, Design District d3, this February. Known for their innovative approach to architectural design, Zaro Architects provides an avant-garde approach for developers and investors in the UAE and internationally.

Established in 2010, the extensive scope of services provided by Zaro Architects includes programming and space planning, concept and schematic design and construction documents and supervision. Having gained a wealth of experience from an international client base, Zaro Architects has successfully designed and developed both large and small scale projects in retail and F&B, hotel & leisure, healthcare, commercial, residential and temporary structures.

Founded in Cairo, Egypt, Zaro Architects have Pan-Arab roots and a hand-picked, multi-national team, who have an understanding of the intricacies of the region as well as the ability to implement global best practice. Working closely with each individual client, the experienced team provides a bespoke service in order to turn each vision into a reality.

“Being passionate about design is at the heart of what we do at Zaro, and it’s great to be opening within the cutting-edge, creative community at d3.” Said Hazem Al Zaro, Founder and Principal Architect of Zaro Architects.

“Dubai was a clear choice for our expansion, mainly due to its position at the forefront of intricate design and development. It is our aim to bring lively and recreational projects to the UAE and GCC countries, and we are excited about what we will achieve here,” he added.

Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Chief Operating Officer at d3, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Zaro Architects to d3.  As a design district, we are fully committed to supporting the development of the region’s design industry and the opening of Zaro Architects further positions d3, and Dubai, as a key centre for the architecture industry in the Middle East.”

The launch event will take place on Wednesday 15 February from 12pm to 9pm, and will include an introduction to the studio, featuring a walk-through gallery of architectural designs that showcase the creative process and the Zaro team’s inventive methods of work.

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ABOUT ZARO ARCHITECTS
Zaro Architects is an international design studio, working with clients in both the public and private sectors, across a variety of industries. Providing bespoke design and architecture solutions, ranging from urban planning and interior design through to conservation and restoration. The extensive scope of services spans programming and space planning, concept and schematic design and construction documents and supervision. For more information, please visit www.zaroarchitects.com

ABOUT DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT
Dubai Design District, (d3), a member of TECOM Group, is a destination dedicated to design. The chosen home for the region’s growing collective of creatives, artists and designers, d3, has fast become the hub for inspiration and innovation. Created to answer the growing need from the industry, d3 provides businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals from across the design value chain with a thriving community where they can collaborate, create and inspire.

Known for its versatility d3 has become a popular events space, attracting international crowds to cultural exhibitions such as Dubai Design Week, Fashion Forward, Sole DXB and Meet d3, which have simultaneously driven footfall to d3’s distinguished repertoire of design-focused outlets, art galleries and eateries.

The Design Quarter at d3 is very much alive with a range of lifestyle boutiques, art galleries and culinary concepts in its core 11 buildings. Taking a novel approach, d3 has selected a mix of original home grown and international concepts to form a creative community of new retail outlets, restaurants and innovative pop-up events that invite visitors to enjoy a more authentic shopping and dining experience.

d3 is constantly evolving. To cater to its growing number of residents, d3 will feature a one million square foot Creative Community which is currently under construction, and will act as the site’s cultural epicenter, inspiring emerging designers and artists. Another key goal for d3 is to continually surpass the expectations of its visitors, and so d3 will also boast a bustling 1.8km Waterfront development running alongside the Dubai Creek, with international and design-led hotels, boutique retail concept stores and an outdoor events space, as well as a host of hospitality and leisure facilities.

To support its many creative partners, d3 offers individuals and businesses the choice of operating either as a free zone entity or as an on-shore business, each with its own merits.

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