Service
Design and Build Contractor in Dubai
Miles delivers design and build as a single contract. Architectural and structural design is produced by an appointed licensed consultant working under Miles' contract; MEP design is produced in-house under DEWA approval. Miles constructs as main contractor and remains the client's single point of responsibility.
- Service
- Design and build — single contract
- Architectural / structural design
- Appointed licensed consultant, under Miles contract
- MEP design
- In-house, DEWA approved
- Construction
- Miles as main contractor
- Client contracts with
- Miles only
How design is delivered
Architectural & structural design
Produced by an appointed licensed consultant working under Miles' contract. Miles is not an architectural or engineering consultancy and does not hold a consultancy licence.
MEP design
Produced in-house by the Miles MEP department under DEWA approval.
Construction
Carried out by Miles as main contractor. The client holds a single contract with Miles, which is the single point of responsibility.
Design and build compared with a traditional contract
| Design and build | Traditional | |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts held by client | One — with Miles | Two — consultant and contractor |
| Who appoints the consultant | Miles | The client |
| Responsibility for design and build coordination | Miles | The client |
| Price known at | Contract award | After tender of a completed design |
Scope of works
- 01Consultant appointment and coordination
- 02In-house MEP design
- 03Authority submissions and permits
- 04Construction as main contractor
- 05Handover and defects liability
Projects
All projectsNo published project pages carry this service yet.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Dubai building contractor work in Sharjah as well?
Miles works in Dubai and Sharjah. The company is licensed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism as a building contractor and operates a branch in Sharjah with its own project management.
How many floors can a Dubai building contractor build?
Miles holds a Dubai building contracting licence permitting buildings up to G+12.
Does a building contractor provide the architectural design?
No. Miles is a building contractor, not an architectural or engineering consultancy. On design and build contracts, architectural and structural design is produced by an appointed licensed consultant working under Miles' contract. MEP design is produced in-house under DEWA approval.
Who produces the design on a design and build contract?
Architectural and structural design is produced by an appointed licensed consultant working under Miles' contract. MEP design is produced in-house by Miles under DEWA approval. The client holds a single contract with Miles.
How does design and build differ from a traditional contract?
Under a traditional contract the client appoints a consultant directly, then tenders the design to contractors, and holds two separate contracts. Under design and build the client holds one contract with Miles, which appoints the consultant and carries the construction risk.
Ask about Design & Build
Send the plot details and drawings if you have them, and Miles will reply with a scope and a price.
Last reviewed 2026-08-16