AIS set sights in the Middle East with new Dubai office
Marking a major step in its global growth, AIS has officially announced the opening of its new regional office in Dubai.
Marking a major step in its global growth, AIS has officially announced the opening of its new regional office in Dubai. The move reinforces the company’s ambition to bring its workplace design, construction and strategy to the heart of the Middle East.
Led by Allon van den Bergh, the newly appointed Managing Director for the Middle East, the Dubai office will serve as a creative and strategic hub for clients across the region.
With extensive experience in workplace transformation and real estate services, van den Bergh’s leadership signals AIS’s commitment to understanding local culture while applying the same standard of excellence that has defined its work globally.
Founded on the belief that design can positively shape the way people work and live, AIS has spent over four decades redefining environments for leading organisations across the financial, legal, life sciences and corporate sectors. Its approach blends strategy, design and delivery into one seamless process – creating workplaces that balance performance and wellbeing while reflecting each client’s identity.
“The Middle East represents an incredible opportunity for AIS to support both global clients establishing themselves in the region and ambitious local businesses looking to expand their portfolio,” said Gerry Graville, CEO of AIS Group. “Dubai is a world leader in innovation and growth, making it a natural home for the next stage of our expansion. Our global knowledge paired with local insight puts us in a unique position to help businesses create environments that inspire, perform and help people thrive.”
AIS’s arrival in Dubai comes at a moment when the nature of work and space continues to evolve. As organisations re-evaluate how physical environments influence collaboration and culture, AIS aims to offer a model rooted in flexibility, technology and human connection.
“Rooted in a vibrant and diverse culture, the Middle East stands as a global hub of ambition, innovation and opportunity,” said van den Bergh. “It attracts talent, ideas and investment from every corner of the world – and it’s this energy we want to reflect in every project we bring to life. We aren’t here to simply meet expectations; we want to exceed them, setting a new standard for workplace design and construction across the region.”
“The Middle East represents an incredible opportunity for AIS to support both global clients establishing themselves in the region and ambitious local businesses looking to expand their portfolio”
The new office positions AIS as a bridge between continents, giving clients access to its full range of services including workplace strategy, interior architecture, project management and delivery. From multinational corporations to emerging regional players, AIS’s Dubai base will enable closer collaboration and faster execution, ensuring that every design solution is tailored to local needs and global standards.
Establishing a permanent presence in Dubai also deepens AIS’s role as a design partner for the region’s expanding business landscape. The company’s people-centric philosophy and ability to translate global experience into local impact have made it a trusted name among clients seeking environments that drive innovation and performance.