Welcome to the
Architect and Design Hub
A&D Hub is a private professional network designed to connect high-level decision-makers across the construction, architecture, interior design, real estate, and built-environment industries within the UAE. Founded by Amal Barreto, who for over 10 years has worked in the design industry, saw a real hunger for a platform where CEOs can connect exclusively.
vision
To become the leading private network for senior leaders in the architecture, design, and construction industries across the Middle East — creating a trusted ecosystem where relationships, ideas, and opportunities shape the future of the built environment.
Network
Private industry events and leadership dinners with key decision-makers in the property development, real estate, interior design and build community in the UAE.
Exchange
Not just business cards. But real conversations, ideas, collaboration and connection through thought leadership discussions, industry insights and economic outlook reports.
Influence
Create impact in the industry by breaking silos and committing to a shared goal of influencing industry standards, accountabilities and international recognition.
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Here is our vision for the exclusive platform for CEOs, Founders and Directors in the architecture, design, build, real estate investment and development industries across the Middle East.
The Spark
The Spark by A&D Hub on Sep 19 2026
The Spark is an intimate storytelling experience that invites Dubai’s leading architects and interior designers—founders, CEOs, and owners—to share the moment that inspired them to pursue a career in design.
Whether a childhood fascination with LEGO, sketching dream homes, rearranging furniture, or traveling the world, each speaker will reveal the defining spark that ignited their creative journey.
Guests are encouraged to embrace a quirky and playful dress code, celebrating the individuality. If you are a CEO, Founder, C-suite leader or Director in the construction industry, join us! To register: https://luma.com/sn6wb385