Fit-Out Powerlist 2024 –AMAQ INTERIORS, Ranks 9th

FAHAD ALI SIDDIQUI, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AMAQ INTERIORS

AMAQ Interiors, led by Fahad Siddiqui has become one of the most sought-after names in the design and build fit-out space. For over 24 years, the company has delivered unique interior projects. It has expanded vertically by entering the hospitality, leisure, and restaurant sectors in Q1 and Q2 of 2024, as well as developing horizontally into the UAE with a registered license in Dubai.

AMAQ Interiors is well-known for its commitment to quality, attention to detail, timeliness, and adaptation to customer requirements while providing cost-effective and economically competitive solutions. Supporting this perspective, AMAQ has received over two dozen prestigious and recognised acknowledgment awards from business publications such as Design Middle East.

In the highly competitive landscape of fit-out contracting firms in KSA, AMAQ stands out as part of the elite 0.2%, equating to 896 firms, that have achieved LEED Gold certifications for their sustainable projects. In 2023 alone, AMAQ has delivered four LEED Gold projects, positioning itself as an industry trendsetter. This distinction reflects the company’s commitment to setting benchmarks in sustainability, contributing to the global COP-28 sustainability goals, and pushing forward eco-centric reforms and practices towards achieving the net zero emission target by 2050.

Among the firm’s highlight projects in 23’-24 is the Dubizzle-Bayut New Head office in the luxurious North of Riyadh where AMAQ was tasked with a complete Design & Build Solution for a 61,000sqft—space to be executed within 82 days. As always, the talented fit-out team of AMAQ came through, delivering the project ahead of time.

“The Credit goes to our energetic team as well as to the Client Engineering team who practically gave us approvals on drawings and materials within 2-3 hours – This teamwork was the backbone of our success on this challenging fast-track project,” says Fahad Siddiqui, CEO of AMAQ.

Among the firm’s standout projects in 23′-24 is the Dubizzle-Bayut New Head Office in Riyadh’s opulent North, where AMAQ was charged with providing a comprehensive Design & Build Solution for a 61,000 sqft—space in 82 days. As always, AMAQ’s excellent fit-out team delivered the project ahead of schedule.

AMAQ has also completed another incredible Design & Build project: an ultra-high-end elite French bespoke furniture luxury retail boutique in the heart of Riyadh, situated on King Fahad Road. This showroom is crafted with love specifically for the 1% elite population of Saudi Arabia who appreciate and adorn every bit of detailing in their choices. Words cannot describe the experience created by the union of world-class designers and the region’s leading fitout firm – the ArcDeSol Showroom is a must-see for everyone who enjoys architecture, fit-out, and detail.

AMAQ Interiors has also made a spectacular entry into the Restaurant/F&B fit-out scene by partnering with the worldwide giant “Wendy’s Restaurant” to deliver their solo project in Saudi Arabia, which will open to the public in August 2024.

Aside from F&B, AMAQ has joined the hospitality business by successfully completing its first hospitality project for the globally renowned InterContinental Hotel Group in the second quarter of 2023. Following its successful delivery, AMAQ has been awarded the fit-out for the InterContinental Hotel Group’s “Palms Bowling Arcade Arena”.
Another fascinating project worth mentioning is the creation of a new identity for Arab National Bank Retail branches. This project, located in the Al-Falah District, was significant for being awarded straight to AMAQ without a bidding process, demonstrating ANB’s high degree of faith and confidence in AMAQ’s skills. The project included collaborating with upscale interior designers, revamping the facade, and doing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. The successful completion of this project, which included a grand opening ceremony attended by high-profile personalities, has established a new standard for quality and finishes in the Bank’s history.

Another notable accomplishment was the first SAB-HSBC retail branch, which followed the merger of AlAwwal Bank and SABB Bank. This project, which was entrusted to AMAQ Interiors as the fit-out partner, required a complete turnkey interior and external fit-out within 87 days. This achievement has strengthened the company’s reputation for completing high-quality projects on schedule, especially in difficult circumstances.

AMAQ is now actively aiming to provide the same level of quality and service to its existing and new clients in the UAE, with an emphasis on both commercial and residential projects.