Residential Architecture
From a small studio to a global turnkey design, architecture & construction company — delivering luxury across 24 countries.
CEO & Founder · Master in Architecture
His leadership has transformed JDI from a home studio founded in Dubai in 2009 into a global brand with 120+ employees across 7 offices, recognized as one of the UAE's best companies.
In 2022, Jaafar launched OPUS Online Academy — sharing design expertise with ambitious architects and designers worldwide through practical, accredited courses.
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Jaafar Daher
The Middle East’s leading interior design company with services spanning interior styling, furnishing, brand design and concept design. Fashioning hospitality sectors, model homes, commercial spaces, and luxury interiors for homeowners and retailers.
An integrated solution with one source of accountability from pre-construction to post-construction. From project conceptualisation to design and construction, finding creative solutions to complex challenges as a trusted design partner.
Bespoke design to elevate any space. Every piece is precision-built from scratch for a specific space, a unique individual, and a distinct brand. Purpose-built furnishings to achieve your one-of-a-kind vision.
An online academy founded by Jaafar Daher in Dubai since 2020, providing outstanding courses in Interior Design. Building competencies and skills to meet the changing workplace requirements.
From first sketch to final handover — integrated architecture, interiors, construction, and everything in between.
Concept design, 3D modeling, schematic design, MEP, facade design, and construction management.
Full-service interiors — concept through lighting, acoustics, coordination, shop drawings, and BOQ.
Landscape design, lighting, surveying, irrigation, pool design, plant selection, and site management.
Civil works, waterproofing, marble installation, plastering, MEP modifications, and project delivery.
Complete fit-out — audit, brand implementation, visualization, FF&E, furniture design, and fabrication.
Custom furniture design, space planning, procurement, manufacturing QA/QC, and installation.
Scheduling, timeline management, milestone tracking, risk management, and contractor integration.
Digital modeling, construction documentation, MEP coordination, and various LOD implementations.
OPUS Online Academy — accredited courses sharing 15+ years of real-world design expertise.
Our multilingual team delivers seamless excellence across continents, cultures, and climates — from the UAE to Spain, Nigeria to Kazakhstan.
Different cultures and languages united in one architecture language.
3D, Landscape, Architecture, Interior, BIM, Planning, QS, MEP, FF&E, Site Ops
Planning, Site Ops, Interior, Landscape, MEP
Landscape & Infrastructure, Interior
3D Creative, Architecture, Interior, QS
BIM Modeling, 3D Creative
3D Creative, Interior
3D Creative, Interior
To deliver world-class design and construction services that combine innovation, sustainability, and elegance, enhancing the lives of our clients and communities.
To be the leading global firm known for redefining luxury and functionality in design and construction.
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Independently, without investors, from a home office, with a broken laptop.
Office 80m², 6 employees. A strong foundation was laid.
The design studio begins to offer limited in-house contracting services.
Having a business is not that easy. To survive means not to give up.
Architectural and consulting services added alongside interior design and finishing.
The brand began to gain the well-deserved reputation.
100 m² office in a business center, 14 employees.
2 new offices opened. Adding 18 more employees to the company.
A new online school created to inspire and share knowledge with others.
JD studio became JD Design Group with expanded services across the Middle East and Africa.
400 m² on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Over 60 employees worldwide.
Global expansion. Awarded a five-star hotel project with 120 employees.
Unlock your potential and discover your purpose. We help individuals find their unique goal and guide them toward successful career paths in design.
Real-world projects from day one, mentors with 15+ years of experience, and accredited certifications.
Ready to transform your vision into reality? Our team delivers excellence across the globe.
