ONE Development Appoints AE7 as Consultant for Flagship Project

ONE Development, a leading UAE-based real estate developer, has selected AE7, a globally recognized architectural and engineering group, as the consultant for its flagship $544 million (AED2 billion) project in Dubai’s City of Arabia.

AE7 will oversee all aspects of the development’s masterplanning, including architecture, design, AI integration, development management, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, project management, and built-in sustainability practices.

AE7 brings a wealth of experience to the project, with over 40 years of designing and creating destinations in the USA, Asia, and the Middle East. The company has a proven track record of excellence and has designed and managed over $40 billion of design work in the past five years.

Ali Al Gebely, Founder & Chairman of ONE Development,, said: “We are in the process of redefining urban living through the integration of cutting-edge AI and its technology, and our City of Arabia project is a flagship enterprise that requires the strength and resilience of a world-leading consultancy that shares our aspirations, and selecting AE7 to be the project consultant aligns with our vision to have a strong world-renowned multi-disciplinary design firm on board.”

“One Development and AE7 will offer our community residents a high-tech lifestyle that not only enhances their convenience by enabling them to engage and connect with their devices, homes, surroundings and facilities for a better life, but also upholds our joint commitment to environmental responsibility. From smart home systems to energy-efficient solutions, this development is setting new benchmarks for sustainable living in Dubai.”

Tomas Gulisek, Principal and Design Director at AE7, said: “Our partnership with One Development on this prestigious project will enable us to jointly reinforce our vision of how a collaboration between two dedicated organisations can result in achieving innovative design solutions that do more than just provide accommodation.”

“We are creating spaces that foster a sense of community while respecting residents’ privacy and honouring their individuality. It’s about balancing innovation with functionality, where design elevates everyday experiences.”

ONE Development is dedicated to transforming the real estate landscape by creating homes that cater to diverse lifestyles. The partnership with AE7 will further elevate the company’s ability to deliver exceptional living experiences.