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Yasir Aal-wahab, Design Director

Yasir Aal-wahab

Design Director·Imtiaz Developments

United Arab Emirates

High school or equivalent, Architectural And Environmental Design

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 10 months

Design Director

January 2025 - Present

Imtiaz Developments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2025 - Present

Lead architectural vision, design strategy, and creative direction across multiple high‐profile
developments.
Manage projects from feasibility and concept through design development, authority
approvals, tender, and IFC documentation.
Direct external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality,
consistency, and project alignment.
Oversee massing studies, efficiency optimization, unit mix strategies, façade development,
and material selection.
Implement advanced digital workflows, visualization tools, and AI‐assisted design processes.
Selected Projects:
- 3 Residential Towers - Meydan (up to 35 floors)
- 2 Residential Buildings - Jumeirah Village Circle (B+G+12-21 floors)
- Community Master Plan - Dubai
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Concept Design Director

October 2021 - January 2025

AZIZI Developments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2021 - January 2025

Produced high‐quality concept and schematic architectural designs for large‐scale
residential developments.
Developed architectural studies, sketches, and design narratives, translating client briefs
into compelling design solutions.
Led concept presentations and coordinated multidisciplinary design deliverables to meet
program milestones.
Directed external consultants to ensure design quality, consistency, and project alignment.
Selected Projects:
- 18+ Residential Buildings - Dubai South (up to 28 floors)
- 12+ Residential Buildings - Dubai Land (Milan Projects)
- 8+ Residential Buildings - Al Jadaf
• 7+ Residential Buildings - Meydan
- 6+ Residential Buildings - Al Furjan
◦ Townhouses & Villas - Dubai South
Company industry:
Real Estate

Senior Design Architect – Development

October 2021 - October 2022

Nshama / Eagle Hills Developments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2021 - October 2022

- Minsk Riverside Master Plan & Residential Buildings - Belarus
- Resort & Hotel - Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Town Square Townhouses - Dubai
• Mixed‐use Developments - Morocco
Company industry:
Real Estate

Senior Design Architect

January 2018 - January 2021

ARADA Developments

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

January 2018 - January 2021

- Masar Master Plan - Sharjah
• Multiple Residential Buildings - Sharjah
- School Design - Sharjah
• Commercial Villas - Sharjah
◦ Gym Interior - UAE
Company industry:
Real Estate

Principal & Design Director

December 2012 - December 2017

Pro Arch Services

Toronto, Canada

December 2012 - December 2017

Managed a full portfolio of projects spanning architectural design, interior design, and
project coordination.
Led client relationships and oversaw delivery from concept through construction
documentation.
Selected Projects:
- Hospital (B+G+5 floors) - Baghdad
• 3 Schools - Iraq
◦ 4 Hotels - Iraq & UAE
- Shopping Mall (2B+G+2 floors) - Baghdad
◦ Multiple commercial & residential buildings - UAE
Company industry:
Architecture

Senior Architect / Head of Architectural Dept.

January 2009 - December 2015

AJ Design Consultants

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

January 2009 - December 2015

Led the architectural department overseeing concept, schematic design, working drawings,
shop drawings, and detail design.
Supervised draftspersons, managed project programs, and served as Senior Architect on site
for Al‐Yasameen Complex.
Selected Projects:
- Al‐Yasameen Complex (2B+G+2+34 floors)
• 6 Private Palaces
◦ 60 Commercial Villas
- Hospital (G+4 floors) & Shopping Mall (2B+G+2 floors) - Erbil, Iraq
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Senior Architect / Head of Architectural Dept.

January 2006 - January 2009

HSBK Middle East Engineering Consultants

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2006 - January 2009

Responsible for architectural and interior design from concept through shop drawings,
supervising draftspersons.
Selected Projects:
- Commercial Buildings - Al Quoz & Business Bay, Dubai
- Residential Buildings - Sports City & Dubai World Central
Company industry:
Architecture

Senior Architect – Partner & Lead Designer

December 2005 - January 2006

Continental Consulting Engineers

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

December 2005 - January 2006

Selected Projects:
- 3 High‐rise Buildings - Sharjah (30-50 floors)
- 2 High‐rise & 2 Commercial Buildings - Dubai (up to 62 floors)
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Senior Architect / Design Coordinator

January 2004 - December 2005

Horizon International Consulting

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

January 2004 - December 2005

Projects:
- 11 High‐rise Buildings - Sharjah (up to 60 floors)
• 20+ Residential Buildings - Sharjah
- 5 High‐rise Buildings - Dubai (up to 62 floors)
• Shopping Mall & 12+ Commercial Buildings
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Architect / Designer

January 2002 - January 2004

• Khatib & Alami

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

January 2002 - January 2004

Projects:
- High‐rise Building - Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai (G+56 floors)
• Mosque - Abu Dhabi
- 3 Residential Buildings - Sharjah (12-23 floors)
• 2 Residential Buildings - Dubai
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Technical Manager / Senior Designer

January 2000 - January 2002

Architectural Consultant

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2000 - January 2002

Managed all architectural design, interior design, graphic design, and site supervision.
Won 6 Abu Dhabi Municipality design competitions including theatres, mosques, and
residential buildings.
Selected Projects:
- 5 Commercial Buildings - Abu Dhabi
• Al Manar Hospital - Al Musafah
- 400‐unit Chalet Development - Private Island
◦ Villa Complex - Khalidiyah
Company industry:
Architecture

Education

GBCI

January 2010

January 2010

High school or equivalent, Architectural And Environmental Design

United States

University of Technology

January 1995

January 1995

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering And Urban Planning

Iraq

Skills

AUTOCAD

Intermediate

AUTODESK REVIT

Intermediate

COMPONENT BASED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Intermediate

CONCEPT ARTS

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

Intermediate

COORDINATING

Intermediate

DESIGN LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

PLANNING

Intermediate

SKETCHUP 3D MODELING SOFTWARE

Intermediate

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Hobbies and interests

Sports
Cinema
Music
Fine Art