Construction & Real Estate

Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027

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Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027 runs Apr 1–2, 2027 at Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a Construction & Real Estate conference. ConferenceGrid lists 45 speakers, 10 sponsors, 2 exhibitors and 63 sessions so far.

Lineup updated Nov 5, 2026 · dates verified Jul 11, 2026

Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027 brings together architects, urban planners, developers, government representatives, and industry leaders to explore the future of sustainable and climate-responsive design in arid environments. Across two days, attendees will engage in presentations and panel discussions on resilient urban development, heritage preservatio…

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45Speakers
10Sponsors
2Exhibitors
63Sessions
52Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Desert, in alphabetical order.

Abdulaziz Alazem
Managing Director · DTS Arabia
Abdullatif Al Jasmi
Director of Cultural Heritage Protection · Qatar Museum
Abdul Traboulsi
Area Manager · Engineering Contracting Co. LLC
Ahmed Tawakol
Landscape & Urban Design Director · U+A
Ala Hason
Principal & Director of the MENA Region · HKS
Alina Valcarce
Founder & Design Director · Valcarce Architects
Amil Alhasan
ME Architecture Lead · Arup
Anees Backer
Managing Director · Priedemann
Arthi Balasubramanian
Senior Architect · Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Asma Al Khuraisat
City Beautification Chief Specialist · Dubai Municipality
Bassel Omara
Design Principal · Valcarce Architects
Bruno Gomes
Director of Concept Design · Dewan Architects + Engineers
Dario Perego
Head of Design hospitality · Azizi Developments
Dennis Jacob
Head of the Department for Specifications UAE & Qatar · Asian Paints Arabia
Dr. Karsten Pfeffer
Co – Founder · Unidome Group
Dr. Nahed Chakouf
Assistant Professor · Zayed University
Farid Esmaeil
Founding Partner and Principal Architect · X Architects
Fatima Humaid Al Suwaidi
Head of Cultural Heritage Legislation and Policy Section · Ministry of Culture-UAE
Giovanni Zambri
Managing Director · Smith Tait
Gokul Vasudevan
Senior Project Architect / Head of Sustainability | Associate · Killa Design
Hani Bisada
Design Director Landscape · Cracknell
Irina Tadello
Business Development Manager · Priedemann Façade Experts

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

BegerColor Partner
CBBronze Sponsor
CracknellLandscape Partner
Desert BoardSilver Sponsor
DOWdiBronze Sponsor
GDSFHDesign Partner
RIBAGold Sponsor
Saint-GobainSustainable Materials Partner
UNIDOMESilver Sponsor
VivaACP Partner

Agenda

Selected from 63 sessions.

  • 08:00 – 09:00

    Registration, Coffee and Networking

  • 08:00 – 09:00

    Registration, Coffee Break and Networking

  • 09:00 – 09:05

    Welcome Remarks by Great Minds Events Management

  • 09:00 – 09:30

    Registration and Networking

  • 09:05 – 09:15

    Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman

  • 09:15 – 09:30

    Opening Keynote

  • 09.15-10.00

    Opening Panel Discussion: Adaptive Reuse and Regeneration Preserving the Past Designing the Future

    Revitalizing existing structures through innovative restoration techniques that extend their life and reduce environmental impact; Reimagining heritage buildings with contemporary …

  • 09:30 – 09:35

    Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman

  • 09.30-10.15

    Opening Panel Discussion: Pioneering a New Architectural Era – Transforming Design, Identity and Urban Landscapes Across MENA

    Exploring how ambitious national visions and transformative developments are redefining architectural identity and design excellence across MENA. Reimagining the future of urban de…

Quick answers

When is Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027?
Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027 runs Apr 1–2, 2027 at Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where is Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027 held?
Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027 is held at Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Who is speaking at Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027?
ConferenceGrid lists 45 speakers, including Abdulaziz Alazem (Managing Director, DTS Arabia), Abdullatif Al Jasmi (Director of Cultural Heritage Protection, Qatar Museum) and Abdul Traboulsi (Area Manager, Engineering Contracting Co. LLC).
Who sponsors Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2027?
ConferenceGrid lists 10 sponsors, including Beger, CB, Cracknell, Desert Board and DOWdi.
Company intelligence

What does it mean when 52 companies show up, and 1 bet on three roles at once?

52 companies. one are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
1All threespeak · spons · exh
9Sponsoringsponsor only
2Exhibitingexhibitor only
40Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Cracknell

Speakers by seniority

67% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite24%
  • Founder / Owner716%
  • Director / Head of2147%
  • Manager / Lead716%
  • Engineer · IC511%
  • Other roles37%

Of 45 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1CracknellSponsor · Landscape Partner1
2BegerSponsor · Color Partner-
3CBSponsor · Bronze Sponsor-
4Desert BoardSponsor · Silver Sponsor-
5DOWdiSponsor · Bronze Sponsor-
6GDSFHSponsor · Design Partner-
7RIBASponsor · Gold Sponsor-
8Saint-GobainSponsor · Sustainable Materials Partner-
9UNIDOMESponsor · Silver Sponsor-
10VivaSponsor · ACP Partner-
11DephinaExhibitor-
12Dewan Architects + Engineers2
13Gerber Architekten International2
14KurarayExhibitor-
Sponsors by tier
acp partner1
10% of 10
bronze sponsor2
20% of 10
color partner1
10% of 10
design partner1
10% of 10
gold sponsor1
10% of 10
landscape partner1
10% of 10
silver sponsor2
20% of 10
sustainable materials partner1
10% of 10