Abd Al Qader Al Jaafari

[BIO]

I’m an architect and design consultant with a passion for creating meaningful, functional, and forward-thinking spaces. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects across the Middle East and internationally — from luxury resorts and high-end residential developments to large-scale mixed-use masterplans and commercial buildings.

My approach to architecture is rooted in contextual awareness, sustainable thinking, and a deep respect for both form and function. I strive to design spaces that not only meet the needs of clients and communities but also inspire through their narrative and spatial experience.

I've collaborated with leading studios and developers, contributing to every stage of the design process — from initial concept to execution. What drives me is the opportunity to innovate, solve complex design challenges, and bring visions to life through thoughtful, human-centered solutions.

Sustainability, technology integration, and cultural relevance are at the core of my design philosophy. Whether working on urban-scale planning or intimate interior spaces, I aim to create environments that are both impactful and enduring.

[INFO]

[EDUCATION]

[CAREER]

Principal Architect [April 2023 - June 2025]
Infinity Design & Architecture - Infinity Group. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managing and collaborating with a multidisciplinary inhouse team along a multitude of external consultants to develop the full life cycle of our projects within the UAE, GCC, and Africa.

Notable Projects:
The Anantara Zanzibar Resorts and Residences | The renovation of the Stone Town Old Fort | The renovation of the Judicial Courthouse and Museum | The Development of Infinity Hills Residences and Mall | The Renovation of two Stone Town Hammams | Multiple public gardens and parks within the fabric of Stone Town in addition to various G+2 new construction buildings.

Project Manager [Aug 2022 - Apr 2023]
Metallic Equipment L.L.C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed the onsite progression and technical coordination for the production and delivery of the bronze works within Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi, in addition to a multitude of smaller scale works within the UAE & GCC region.

Technical Senior Site Architect / LEED Specialist [Mar 2019 - Dec 2020]
AHK WORLDWIDE Fitout and Contracting. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Worked on multiple multinational and multi-million dollar projects including The Royal Atlantis | The Dukes Palm Jumeirah Expansion | The Dorchester Hotel Dubai ground floor renovation.

Design Manager / Technical Coordinator [Jan 2017-Dec 2018]
Eastern International Contracting L.L.C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Worked on High profile renovation projects such as the renovation of Qasr Al Hosn Fort, Abu Dhabi, along a multitude of commercial and residential towers within the Emirates.

Junior Design Architect [Feb 2016 -Oct 2016]
MDesign Consultancy Firm. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Worked on High Profile private Villas within the Emirates

[INTERNSHIPS]

Summer Internship [Feb 2015 - May 2015] Eastern International Contracting
Under Arch. Sami Tarakji. Dubai, UAE

Summer Internship [Jul 2011 - Oct 2011]
Under Arch. Enji Abdel Razzak. Damascus, Syria

Work Experience in ProjCen Syria: [Dec 2009 - Sept 2010]
Under Eng. MHD Yasser Al Jaafari. Damascus, ProjCen is a Syrian Civil Engineering Firm based in Damascus.

[CERTIFICATES | AWARDS | PUBLICATIONS]

Research Into Affordable and Mass Built Bio-Fuel Reactor published within the Sustainable Engineering Technologies and Architectures Nov21 Ch.12
Published by AIP Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1063/9780735424036_012

PELLIS Design Concept [Oct 2021]
Short listed in the top 15 entries to the Responsive Cities Design with Nature Symposium and published in the symposium proceedings.
Barcelona, Spain.

LEED GA, USGBC [Jul 2018]
Dubai, UAE.
LEED GA Accredited.

In2Space Workshop in UIC [Feb 2012]
Barcelona, Spain.

Rhino Workshop Level 2-Training in Monkey Scripting. [July 2010]
Damascus, Syria Rhinoceros LVL 2 Certified

Rhino Workshop Level 1-Training in the basics of McNeal’s Rhino. [Jul 2010]
Damascus, Syria Rhinoceros LVL 1 Certified

[SOFTWARE PROFFESSIONCY]

AutoDesk AutoCAD | AutoDesk Revit | AutoDesk 3DS Max.
McNeal Rhinoceros | McNeal Monkey-script | McNeal Grass-Hopper.
Adobe Photo-shop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign.
Google SketchUp | ArchiCAD.
Lumion 3D | Unreal Engine 4 | Blender 3D | Houdini FX | Manga Studio 5

[OTHER SKILLS]

3D Printing | Model Making | 2D Sketching | 3D Sketching | Detailed Sketching | Photography

[LANGUAGES]

English | Native Speaker Level
Arabic | Native Speaker Level
French | Intermediate
Spanish | Beginner

*References Available on Request.