GCI – Group Consult International

GCI – Group Consult International, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Al Safa, Dubai, is a mid-sized multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in civil, structural, architectural, and MEP engineering services across the UAE and globally. Operating under an unrestricted architectural license with a team of 11–50 local and international professionals, GCI delivers lead consultancy, architect-of-record roles, design development, site supervision, and technical coordination. Known for its focus on practical, constructible solutions, the firm has earned recognition for its inventive and cost-efficient approach to complex projects.

Originally rooted in award-winning structural and architectural design, GCI has expanded to serve as lead consultant on landmark developments such as the Dorchester, COMO Resorts, Fairmont Solara Tower, and Nakheel’s Como Residences in Downtown Dubai—blending local compliance with international design quality. The firm’s portfolio spans commercial complexes, mixed-use high-rises, resorts, and bespoke villas, showcasing its depth in feasibility, contractor coordination, and sustainable construction practices.

With offices in Australia, Singapore, London, and Canada, GCI combines global expertise with UAE-specific know-how and BIM-driven processes, such as early-stage ISO 19650 workflows and data-led management. Their recent strategic leadership hires—such as Operations Director Russell Hunter—underscore ongoing growth in technical capacity and project impact, reinforcing their reputation as a trusted lead engineering partner across the Middle East and beyond.