About

Being a people-first company is something we are tremendously proud of.

For well over a decade our project and commercial management services have been delivered extensively throughout the United Arab Emirates.

We are a flexible, client focused team that combines proven methodologies with a unique approach to continually deliver on our clients’ project requirements.

Our multi sector expertise covers: commercial offices, residential properties, retail, industrial, education and innovation spaces as well as hospitality and leisure spaces.

Our Services

Project Management

Workplace Strategy

Commercial Management

Construction Management

We follow a proven approach that consistently delivers strong results, whether we’re starting fresh or stepping in to recover a project. As a team, we bring over a century of combined experience across multiple disciplines and sectors. Every project, regardless of size or complexity, has a senior Project Director involved and available from start to finish.

Workplace Strategy enhances productivity, efficiency, and employee wellbeing by optimising the physical work environment. We evaluate the existing workplace design, assess layouts and space utilisation, identify improvement areas, and develop a tailored strategy that supports organisational goals and employee needs. Design the space your team needs and really wants.

We help clients make the smartest, most profitable decisions right from project inception. As trusted advisors, we focus on securing the best commercial outcomes and mitigating risk from day one. Our expertise spans financial, contractual, and legal support, giving every project a solid foundation for success.

We take a hands-on, flexible approach to project delivery, keeping time, cost, and quality firmly under control. Our team is experienced across every project model, including design-bid-build, design-build, base build, shell and core, and interior fit-out. We also manage HSE, quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement throughout the entire construction process.

Precision in Every Project, Passion in Every Detail

Ready to Turn Your Vision into Reality?

Partner with Project People, the specialists in delivering smooth, cost-controlled, on-time projects across the UAE. From concept to completion, we manage every stage with precision, transparency, and forward thinking. Our experienced team keeps your objectives front and centre, ensuring quality, efficiency and sustainability at every step. We turn ideas into enduring results built to exceptional standards and delivered with confidence.

Our Diverse Portfolio

From commercial to residential, retail to education, our portfolio reflects a wide range of high-impact projects across the UAE. Highlights include a purpose-built, state-of-the-art children’s nursery in a landmark building, award-winning co-working and corporate office fit-outs, industrial training campuses for aviation and Maersk, and luxury villas and mixed-use developments for prominent residential clients. Every project showcases our cross-sector expertise, hands-on management, and consistent commitment to quality.

Commercial

From traditional offices to award-winning co-working spaces, we’ve delivered top-tier fit-out projects across the UAE. Our portfolio includes high-end workplaces for government leaders and global Fortune 500 companies. We’ve also serviced some of the world’s most recognisable names in social media, technology, banking and pharmaceuticals. With decades of in country experience, we’re firmly established as leaders in commercial renovation and fit out.

Residential

Our team’s experience spans large-scale mixed-use developments for major property developers to private luxury villas across the region. We’ve partnered with some of the UAE’s most prominent residential brands and successfully delivered multiple phases of long-term projects. Our clients include global CEOs, television personalities, and professional athletes, all of whom expect absolute discretion, quality, and excellence at every stage.

Retail

We’ve delivered a wide range of high-profile retail projects. From a renowned London lingerie showroom in Dubai Festival City Mall to luxury fashion boutiques and retail banks at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi. Each space combines brand-driven design, functional efficiency, and meticulous detail to create memorable customer experiences. Our portfolio has earned recognition from clients across the region reinforcing our reputation as a trusted partner for bold, high-quality retail developments.

Industrial

Over the past several years, our team has delivered tens of thousands of square metres of industrial projects across the region. From regional headquarters and training academies for the Middle East’s largest corporate training provider to a flagship aviation campus complete with workshops. Our work sets the standard for functionality and precision. We’ve also delivered specialised facilities for global leaders like Maersk who needed a first-of-its-kind training and simulation centre in the region.

Education & Innovation

Schools and academic institutions demand purpose-built precision — and we’ve delivered both new builds and retrofits in this sector. A state-of-the-art children’s nursery in one of the UAE’s most iconic buildings is one of our cornerstone projects. The project’s success, driven by our methodology and technical approach, set a new benchmark for the brand and is now being replicated across their other locations.

Our Diverse Portfolio

From education to industry, retail to residential, our work showcases diverse, high-impact project delivery across the UAE. Highlights include a purpose-built, state-of-the-art children’s nursery in a landmark building, award-winning co-working and corporate office fit-outs, industrial training campuses—including facilities for aviation education and Maersk—and luxurious villas and mixed-use developments for high-profile residential clients. Each project demonstrates our multi-sector expertise, hands-on management, and unwavering commitment to quality.

Our Passionate Team

With over a century of combined local and global experience the Project People team thrive on everything related to project management, commercial design and construction management. They can’t wait to help turn your project from vision to reality.

David is a multi award-winning business leader that has been shaping the fit-out space across the UAE for over 15 years. He and his team have successfully executed over 200 projects of all sizes and natures – from commercial headquarters to luxury residential properties. His desire to ‘make a difference’ is evident, resulting in over 40% YoY growth since inception.
DAVID COOK
PARTNER
Halen's experience is as diverse as it is extensive. In his career spanning two decades he’s delivered projects across a broad range of industries including residential villa communities, high-rise hotels, commercial office space, retail, restaurants, spas, gyms, Banking & Railways. His ‘people first’ approach and enthusiasm makes his intervention key to the success of any complex project delivery.
HALEN RODDA
PARTNER
Shane is a seasoned business leader and project delivery professional with 17+ years of UAE experience managing high-profile hotels, offices, commercial developments, and luxury villas. Renowned for precise execution, strong leadership, and delivering complex projects on time and to exceptional quality standards. An asset to any complex project bringing clarity, focus and certainty.
SHANE HATTINGH
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Natalie has solid experience in business coordination and support, providing reliable assistance to project teams and leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. With strong administrative skills and attention to detail, she manages priorities while maintaining clear communication across stakeholders, which contributes to efficient project delivery.
NATALIE VILLEAGAS
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Ross is an experienced project manager, adept at orchestrating intricate commercial fit-outs and multiple residential renovations. Proven track record of delivering complex projects with precision, from conception to completion. Adept at fostering collaboration, ensuring timeliness, and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Committed to achieving excellence in every facet of project management.
ROSS O'CONNOR
PROJECT MANAGER
Dawood is a multi-faceted and versatile project coordinator / assistant project manager with an impressive background in QA /QC. Having worked with some of the regions most recognized developers delivering high-rise buildings, he has a keen eye for detail and is well known for his ability to ‘pull everything together’ and ensuring exceptional quality at handover.
DAWOOD AFRIDI
PROJECT MANAGER
Altaf is a tremendously talented project manager and civil engineer with an eye for detail. He’s delivered numerous large-scale commercial and luxury residential projects, He has a proven track record of managing complex builds from concept to completion. With a strong ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and ensure project timelines are met.
ALTAF REHMAN
PROJECT MANAGER

Our Passionate Team

With over a century of combined local and global experience the Project People team thrive on everything related to project management, commercial design and construction management. They can’t wait to help turn your project from vision to reality.

Case Studies

Highlights include a purpose-built, state-of-the-art children’s nursery in a landmark building, award-winning co-working and corporate office fit-outs, industrial training campuses – including the region’s first of its kind state of the art training and simulation facility for Maersk, as well as luxurious villas and mixed-use developments for high-profile residential clients. Each project demonstrating our multi-sector expertise, hands-on management, and unwavering commitment to quality.

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