Prior + Partners is reinforcing its presence and growing portfolio in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Dubai’s Business Bay area. This strategic expansion underscores the practice’s long-term dedication to the region, enhancing collaboration and service delivery across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond.
In a recent discussion with Landscape Middle East, Chief Executive Jason Prior reflects on this milestone, emphasizing Prior + Partners’ approach: ’We are trusted advisors committed for the long haul – we’re open-minded, culturally attuned, and relentless in pursuing the best outcomes for our clients. We build relationships on trust and deliver with integrity, from day one through to completion.’’
Our current portfolio in the region includes national parks, city extensions, and new urban centres, each of which illustrates the evolving identity of Middle Eastern cities. Amer Mneimneh, MENA Regional Managing Director, describes: ‘’These projects represent national development, not just urban design. They demonstrate the region’s ambition to innovate, attract talent, and create integrated, sustainable places that honour cultural heritage while looking forward. The investment, scale and delivery speed are globally unmatched.”
“In AlUla, we’re restoring Wadis and ancient settlements alongside future developments,” state Jason and Amer. “We operate at every scale from regional policy to neighbourhood design, across tourism, regeneration, and industrial repurposing – a testament to the region’s diverse ambitions.”
The ability to lead on such a diverse portfolio is enabled through the practice’s integrated offer spanning master planning, planning, and economics, which Patrick Gulliver, Director of Place Economics, notes: “Our strength lies in how we blend these services. Place economics plays a pivotal role, ensuring every place is economically viable and future-ready. Spatial analytics has also revolutionized how we work, using digital tools to present complex strategies visually and intuitively for clients and communities.”
Looking ahead, Prior + Partners remains committed to shaping inclusive, sustainable places deeply connected to both heritage and future opportunities.
The full interview for Landscape Middle East can be accessed here.
If you’d like to meet with Amer at our new Dubai office, please get in touch via newbusiness@priorpartners.com
