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.
Meeting of minds series
Meeting of Minds Series on July 23 2026
A&D Hub is the region’s premier network for CEOs, Founders, Directors and industry decision makers in the real estate, property development, interior design, architecture and build community in the UAE.
We are excited to announce A&D Hub’s Meeting of Minds Series on 23 July, 2026. 12 C-suite level leaders representing architecture, design, property development and the build industries will come together to discuss the art of negotiation. This power-packed morning is open to CEOs, Founders, Directors only but as a member of the community, look forward to our report after the event.
A&D Hub proudly calls the UAE home and together we will continue to build with integrity. We hope you’ll join us.