Ganggaan is a Dubai-based luxury design consultancy that delivers interior design, architecture, Architect of Record permitting, FF&E sourcing, project management, and renovation under one roof. Each service can be commissioned independently — most clients engage us for the full concept-to-completion-certificate scope. Below is the full service catalog with direct links into the detailed pages.
Full-scope luxury interior design for villas, mansions, penthouses, and high-specification apartments — from spatial concept and material palette through to complete documentation packages and on-site supervision.
Explore Interior Design → 02Architectural design for new villa and mansion builds on empty plots, additions, and renovations across the UAE and GCC. Visually compelling, authority-ready packages produced in-house — no translation loss between drawing board and approval stamp.
Explore Architecture → 03End-to-end Architect of Record (AOR) and permit management across Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, Civil Defence, RTA, DEWA, Nakheel, Emaar, Meydan, JAFZA, Dubai South, and all major master-developer NOCs.
Explore AOR & Permitting → 04Specification, sourcing, and procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment through a global network of luxury suppliers and ateliers. Bespoke custom furniture and joinery designed and produced in-house at competitive prices.
Explore FF&E → 05Full project management and site supervision from contractor prequalification and supplier sourcing through to handover. One accountable point of contact across design, permitting, and construction.
Explore Project Management → 06Full renovation and fit-out for villas, apartments, and penthouses across Dubai's most established communities. Design, fit-out permitting, modification permits, procurement, and supervision from strip-out to handover.
Explore Renovation & Fit-Out →A common point of confusion in the Dubai market. Both roles are required on permitted projects, and both can shape your space — but they sit at different stages of the workflow and answer to different authorities. Here's the short version.
| Aspect | Interior Designer | Architect of Record (AOR) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary deliverable | Spatial concept, materials, lighting, FF&E, finished interior | Authority-stamped drawings, permits, NOCs, completion certificate |
| Authority responsibility | None directly — designs are issued through an AOR | Legally responsible to DM, DDA, Trakhees, DCD, master developers |
| Required for permits? | No — but no permit is issued without an AOR | Mandatory on every Dubai building, fit-out, or modification permit |
| Typical fee basis | Percentage of construction cost or design-stage fixed fee | Fixed permitting fee per submission stage |
| Ganggaan offers | Interior Design → | Architect of Record & Permitting → |
Six in-house disciplines from a single studio: luxury interior design, architecture, Architect of Record (AOR) and permitting, FF&E sourcing and custom furniture, project management and site supervision, and renovation and fit-out. Each is delivered by the same in-house team — no external handoffs, no loss of design intent in translation.
Yes. Each service can be commissioned independently. Most clients engage Ganggaan for the full concept-to-handover scope, but discrete commissions for AOR permitting, FF&E sourcing, or project management are routine.
All of Dubai, with focused experience in Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills, District One, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Jumeirah Bay. We submit drawings and manage approvals across Dubai Municipality (DM), DDA, Trakhees, Civil Defence (DCD), RTA, DEWA, Nakheel, Emaar, Meydan, JAFZA, and Dubai South.
Yes. Ganggaan is open to projects across the GCC — Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — and select international markets. We have previously delivered projects in Qatar and South Africa.
Design stage for a villa or penthouse runs roughly 1 to 3 months depending on size and complexity. Permitting timelines vary by authority and project type — Trakhees fit-out permits typically issue in 14 to 21 working days, while DM building permits for new villa builds can take 2 to 4 months. Full procurement, fit-out, and handover usually adds another 9 to 12 months on top of design.