Meet the Creative Minds
Behind the Design
Driven by innovation and grounded in values, our team creates architectural designs that inspire peace, joy, and a deep sense of tranquility.
Our Team With
Over 25 Years in the Game
We know that the way a space is designed, experienced, and managed says a lot about the people behind it. For us, it’s more than just structure; it’s about creating environments that reflect growth and the freedom to evolve.

Our Founder
Muhammad Obaid
Muhammad Obaid is a visionary and skilled architect in Biomorphic architecture. He designed the Al Fanar School and The Circadian Clouds, a design celebrated globally for its sustainable and climate-responsive approach. Moreover, he has been awarded by the Supreme Council of Culture for designing and developing the architectural idea of the Flying Platform project in Al Barari.
Born in Tanta, Egypt, in 1979, Muhammad Obaid studied Architectural Engineering at Tanta University in 2001. Obaid graduated in 2004 and has also specialized in urban culture conservation and land use development. He has extensive experience working in Historical Architecture and Conservation in Egypt, including the great sites of national historical importance.
With the knowledge and expertise, Obaid founded EMKAAN, an architectural, interior, and engineering consultancy firm in Dubai, UAE, in 2009. He has been practicing architecture, urban planning, interior design, and project management since 2005, and creating designs that are beyond imagination.
Maha Khalil
Graduated from the American University of Sharjah, Maha has an interest in culture, history, research, and architectural criticism. She is EMKAAN’s in-house critic, ensuring that the designs meet international standards.

Our Team
EMKAAN, an architectural, interior, and engineering consultancy firm in Dubai, UAE, has a team of professionals providing turnkey project services by introducing designs that bring the tranquility of nature indoors. Through architecture, we incorporate elements that evoke a sense of calm.
EMKAAN is the perfect choice if you want to develop a deeper connection with your living spaces.

BIM Architect
Mohamed Shaltout

Project Manager
Moayad Nasser

Director of Operations
Michael Membrebe

Interior Design Manager
Mariia Prodeus

Director of Technical and Site
Aleksandr Partanen

Architectural Drafter
Marc Nicole Gaspar

Junior Architect
Viktoriia Zhbankova

Interior Designer
Olena Diachenko

Project Coordinator
Jomarene Andres

Structural Drafter
AJ Penaflor

Sr. Project Control Engineer
Ahmed Elkhelawy

Electrical Engineer
Ahmed Ismael

Site Engineer
Ali Adel

Project Coordinator
Veronika Molodtsova

Office Assistant
Jocelyn Bautista

Senior CAD Designer
Jefferson Gallardo

Structural Engineer
Jan Carlo Yala

Architectural Drafter
Francis Baltero

Architect
Darwin Regaspi

Mechanical Engineer
Darrel Malabanan

Head of Marketing
Dana Hayek

Technical Manager
Cristopher Ramirez

Mechanical Engineer
CJ Lomentigar

Accountant
Cherry Belle Matira

Project Coordinator
Blanca Andres

Site Engineer
Bien Jose III

MEP Manager
Amr Karam

Abu Dhabi Manager
Ameera Alzaafrani

Document Controller
Kevin Garcia

Office Driver