Abdulla Al-Ansari

Highlights:
Launched The Pulse mixed use development in Dubai South Project Value: AED 3+ billion
Completed the master plan and design for Emaar South - a mixed use development - in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners Project Value: AED 4+ billion
Developed design guidelines and managed the design for The Villages in Dubai South - the first master planned community designed to enhance happiness by giving the residents life solutions including education, wellness and time Project Value: AED 7 billion
Made significant contributions in setting up the Dubai Logistics Corridor - the first bonded road link between Jebel Ali Free Zone (sea port) and Dubai World Central (airport).
Served a member of the steering committee which managed the operational readiness and trials (ORAT) leading to the successful start-up of Al Maktoum International Airport passenger and cargo operations.
Appointed by the Government of Dubai as Consultant to the National Bonds Corporation for incorporation of their Project Management Office.
Successfully prepared the official dossier for the Dubai World Expo 2020 in coordination with Dubai World Trade Center

Key Projects:
Residential Projects including The Pulse, Parklane, Sakany Staff Village and Emaar South Cumulative value: AED 1.8+ billion
Master Planning and Urban Design for Dubai World Center Residential City, Logistics City and Aviation City
Utilities (including 6 electric substations and 5 district cooling plants), Roads and Infrastructure for Dubai World Center Residential City, Logistics City and Aviation City Cumulative value: AED 11 billion
Aviation projects including Executive Jet Terminal (AED 100+ million), Aircraft Maintenance Hangars (AED 120+ million) and Boeing HQ
Logistics Projects including Freight Complex (AED 160+ million), Logistics Complex (AED 200+ million), Single-user Logistics Facility (AED 80+ million), Alibaba Logistics Hub (AED 230 million), BMW Testing Facilities, Amazon Distribution Center

Key Responsibilities:
Direct the development and design of components of the Dubai South Master Plan across various districts of the mega-development covering design, engineering, value engineering and functional analysis, product analysis during the design stage of any product within DWC.
Spearheaded major real estate projects in the Dubai South program including design and construction of buildings, villas and retail properties.
Plan and manage studies related to land use, zoning, public utilities, transportation and market for development and implementation of the master plan for the overall program.
Review and approve development briefs, feasibility studies, master plans and building and infrastructure design submittals in close coordination with business units.
Produce and develop design guidelines for master planning, architectural and engineering to facilitate achievement of the project vision.
Discuss with planning officials all matters related to land use in projects for various purposes like transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial and community use.
Commission and coordinate market studies on various areas of the development and assess impact on consumers to enable effective business strategizing.
Manage multiple vendors and contractors including working directly with architects and consultants on project feasibility, design and execution.
Act as the first point of contact and liaison between the owner and the contractor in discussing and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
Manage, mentor and motivate a diverse team driving efforts for achievement of project milestones, schedules and deliverables aligned to client specifications.
Streamline team operations through optimum delegation of workload, prioritization of projects, managing staffing levels and training to deliver all predefined company objectives.