Fit-Out Powerlist 2022 – SWISS BUREAU INTERIOR DESIGN, Ranks 17th

Swiss Bureau Interior Design (SBID), one of the UAE’s leading design and build firms, works to improve the lives of our clients, their businesses, and their people. Since 2003, it has served global multinationals such as Richemont, Cartier, Nestlé, Julius Bar, Mastercard, Visa, and others. The firm was commissioned on over 25 high-profile projects in the previous year. Among the notable projects are five new LEED Platinum Certified projects located in the iconic ICD Brookfield Place, including a 28,000sqft office for Richemont and its brands, including Cartier, Van Clef & Arpels, and Mont Blanc, a 15,000sqft wellness clinic in Dubai, multiple high-end residential projects, and several large commercial spaces, all under design and build methodology.

The firm has enjoyed continued growth despite sometimes turbulent market conditions. Its geographically diverse portfolio across various sectors has allowed SBID to weather the storm, therefore retaining regional talent and facilitating a strong bounce back from COVID-19 in 2022. Standing alongside CEO Joakim de Rham is a highly accomplished directorship team coordinating the company’s operations. The combined expertise of the leadership team has resulted in a robust operation poised for continued success by implementing tried and tested procedures, quality control best practices, and management methodologies developed over years of experience.