History

2025

Deepening a Decade-Long Relationship with Al Barari Through Landmark Luxury Master Planning

In 2025, Jouzy strengthened its long-standing relationship with Al Barari, one of Dubai's most prestigious luxury developers, through the award of the Lunaya Master Plan. This milestone builds on earlier high-profile work, including the Zuha Island master plan and full design scope in The World Islands, Dubai, and reflects the deep trust that has developed over nearly a decade of collaboration. Together, these commissions reinforce Jouzy's credentials in ultra-premium master planning, luxury waterfront destinations, and high-end residential development.

2025

Strengthening Our Presence in Sharjah Through Arada and Aljada

In 2025, Jouzy further expanded its footprint in Sharjah through its growing relationship with Arada Developments, including work at Aljada, one of the emirate's most high-profile and prestigious developments. This milestone reinforces the firm's commitment to the Sharjah market and supports its broader strategy of serving leading developers, Sharjah RTA, and other strategic stakeholders through a stronger local presence.

November 2024

Launching an Integrated Design-Build Platform with The Vault Storage and Hagerman International Construction

In November 2024, Jouzy | Axianta, together with sister company Hagerman International Construction, entered into a strategic partnership with The Vault Storage to deliver design and build services for self-storage developments across the Middle East, beginning with three UAE locations. This milestone reflects the group's growing strength in integrated project delivery and its expansion into specialized commercial and industrial asset classes.

September 2024

Strategic participation in Rail and Metro Through Etihad Rail Passenger Stations

In September 2024, Jouzy achieved a major strategic milestone with its involvement in the Etihad Rail Passenger Major Stations program, marking a significant participation in the rail and metro sector. This work is important not only because of the scale and complexity of the project, but because it positions the firm within one of the Gulf region's most important future infrastructure sectors as rail and metro networks continue to expand across the UAE and the wider GCC.

2024

Expanding Regionally Through New Platforms in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

As part of its regional growth strategy, Jouzy expanded its operating platform with the opening of its Egypt office in 2022 and its Saudi Arabia office in 2024. These moves strengthen the firm's ability to serve fast-growing markets, support regional clients across borders, and pursue new opportunities across infrastructure, buildings, and industrial development throughout the Middle East.

2024

Leadership Evolution: Hussein Abu Rumyyah Promoted to Vice President

In 2024, Jouzy marked an important leadership milestone with the promotion of Hussein Abu Rumyyah to Vice President. Since joining the firm in 2012, Hussein has played a central role in the growth of the Building Division, the advancement of Jouzy's design-build platform, a strategic step toward the firm's longer-term evolution into more integrated delivery and development-led opportunities.

2021

Building Industrial and Logistics Credibility Through Amazon's Regional Warehouse Programs

In 2021, Jouzy strengthened its position in the industrial and logistics sector through its growing body of work for Amazon across the UAE and the wider region. These projects helped establish the firm's credibility in fast-paced, technically demanding warehouse and fulfillment environments and reinforced its value as a responsive regional partner for multinational industrial and logistics clients.

2020

India Expansion and Specialist Advisory

Jouzy established an office in New Delhi, India, while also expanding its specialist advisory capabilities through its first building audit project in Hyderabad. This milestone reflected the firm's continued diversification into new geographies and adjacent advisory services.

2019

The UAE's First Hydropower Plant

Jouzy | Axianta was selected, alongside Artelia and Austrian construction leader Strabag, to deliver design consultancy services for the first hydropower plant in the UAE. This landmark assignment strengthened the firm's position in complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and utility engineering and underscored its ability to collaborate successfully on technically demanding projects of national significance.

2017

The Deep Tunnel Project in Dubai

Jouzy | Axianta was awarded a subcontract role on the Deep Tunnel Project in association with COWI and the BESIX design-build team. The project was designed to serve the Al Maktoum Airport area, the Expo 2020 site, and nearby urban developments across approximately 400 square kilometers.

2015

Hospitality, Entertainment, and Destination Projects

Jouzy | Axianta was selected for a five-star hotel in Downtown Dubai next to Burj Khalifa, while also securing several design and supervision assignments in LEGOLAND, Bollywood Parks, IMG Theme Park, and Hub Zero. These projects reflected a strategic broadening of the firm's portfolio into premium hospitality and destination-driven developments.

2014

Major Housing Developments in Hatta and Oud Al Muteena

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment selected Jouzy | Axianta for the design and supervision of all infrastructure and buildings for two major housing developments in Hatta and Oud Al Muteena. This milestone highlighted the firm's integrated capabilities across both infrastructure and building design.

2013

Doha, Empower, Yemen, and Basra

2013 was a year of significant regional diversification. Jouzy | Axianta's Doha office was selected for PM/CM consultancy services during the pre-tender phase of the Doha Metro Gold Line. In the UAE, the firm secured its first district cooling contract, beginning a long-standing relationship with Empower. It also expanded into Yemen through World Bank-funded infrastructure projects and established a presence in Basra, Iraq to pursue healthcare and bridge opportunities.

2012

Transformative Merger and Doha Metro Gold Line

2012 marked a major turning point for the firm. Jouzy entered a transformative new chapter through its merger with U.S.-based Axianta International, expanding its regional capability and service offerings. In the same year, the joint entity was selected to provide project and construction management services for the pre-tender of the prestigious Doha Metro Gold Line in Qatar in partnership with Queiroz Galvão and Andrade Gutierrez.

2008

Major RTA Infrastructure Projects Across Dubai

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded Jouzy several major infrastructure assignments across Al Quoz, Al Barsha, Al Mirdif, and Al Warqa, reinforcing the firm's standing in Dubai's urban infrastructure sector.

2006

Trade Center Roundabout

Jouzy worked on the Trade Center Roundabout, one of Dubai's busiest and most prominent urban intersections, underscoring the firm's role in strategic transportation and urban infrastructure works in the city.

2005

Ajman Military Camp

Jouzy Consulting Engineers was selected for consulting engineering services for the Ajman Military Camp in the United Arab Emirates, further expanding its public-sector and institutional portfolio.

2001

Khalifa City 'A' Farms, Abu Dhabi

Jouzy's Abu Dhabi office was awarded the construction and maintenance of 170 farms at Khalifa City 'A' in Abu Dhabi, reflecting the firm's versatility in land development and agricultural infrastructure.

1998

Jericho Wastewater System and Treatment Plant

Jouzy undertook its first project in Jericho, Palestine with the design of the Jericho wastewater system, treatment plant, and effluent reuse infrastructure, reinforcing its regional reputation in water and wastewater engineering.

1997

UNRWA Palestinian Refugee Camps Infrastructure Program

UNRWA selected Jouzy to provide consultancy services for the design of sewerage, drainage, and water supply systems across eight Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a significant humanitarian and public infrastructure milestone.

1996

Amman–Zarqa Wastewater Master Plan

Jouzy completed the Wastewater Master Plan for the Amman–Zarqa River Basin in Jordan, strengthening its position in long-range infrastructure strategy and environmental systems engineering.

1995

Lebanon National Environmental Strategy

Jouzy was awarded the Lebanon National Environmental Strategy project, focused on assessing environmental conditions and identifying long-term policy options for sustainable planning and development.

1992

A Landmark Year Across Architecture, Healthcare, Recovery, and Urban Infrastructure

1992 stands out as one of the most important years in Jouzy's history. The firm received the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the East Wahdat Upgrading Program. In the same year, Jouzy secured a 232-bed general hospital in Gaza, contributed to multiple sectors under Lebanon's National Emergency Recovery Program, and delivered engineering services for the Al Muraqqabat Residential District and Al Rigga Street in Dubai.

1991–1997

Multi-Year Water System Leakage Detection and Network Rehabilitation in Dubai

Over a six-year period, Jouzy was awarded a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program in Dubai focused on water system leakage detection and water network restitution / rehabilitation, demonstrating the firm's long-term contribution to essential public utility systems.

1991

Dubai Water Supply Master Plan and Major UAE Highway

In 1991, Jouzy was awarded the Master Plan for Water Supply to Dubai City and the design of an 83 km, four-lane divided highway between Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, reflecting the breadth of its work across both utility planning and transportation infrastructure.

1990

King Abdullah Canal Rehabilitation, Jordan

Jouzy undertook the rehabilitation and upgrading of the King Abdullah Canal in Jordan, expanding its portfolio in water and irrigation infrastructure.

1989

Shwaib Al Madam Bridge and Road

Jouzy strengthened its reputation as a bridge engineering specialist in the UAE through work on the Shwaib Al Madam Bridge and Shwaib Al Madam Road.

1987

Dubai Office Established and Al Salam Hospital

In 1987, Jouzy opened its Dubai office, a pivotal move that helped position the company at the center of the UAE’s growth. In the same year, the firm was awarded the Al Salam 60-bed General Hospital in Abu Dhabi, further reinforcing its healthcare credentials.

1985

Jordan Embassy and Ambassador Residence in Riyadh

Jouzy was awarded the contract for the design of the Jordan Embassy and Ambassador Residence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, adding to its portfolio of prestigious diplomatic and institutional work.

1984

Shanay Village and Arab Bank Expansion

Design work began for Shanay Village in Mount Lebanon, while Jouzy also secured the first of multiple commissions for the design and supervision of Arab Bank branches in Lebanon and later in other countries across the Middle East.

1983

Community Infrastructure in Adheiba, Oman

Jouzy completed infrastructure services for a new community in Adheiba, Oman, further expanding its regional footprint in community planning and infrastructure engineering.

1980

Roads, Healthcare, and Agricultural Development

Jouzy secured multiple major commissions in 1980, including the design and construction of a 4-lane dual carriageway linking the Sharjah–Ras Al Khaimah highway to Kharran, the design and supervision of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron and the Al Makassed Hospital in Jerusalem, and the Dibba Fruit Farm agricultural development project in the UAE.

1979

College of Engineering and Architecture at Najah University

Jouzy continued its momentum in Palestine with the award for the College of Engineering and Architecture at Najah University in Nablus, adding to its growing credentials in education and institutional design.

1978

A Strong Year Across the UAE, Jordan, and Lebanon

In 1978, Jouzy secured the Fujairah–Khor Fakkan Expressway and Khor Fakkan Flood Protection Scheme, the Water Resources Management Master Plan in Lebanon funded by JICA, and the storage ponds at the Mujib and Southern Ghors Irrigation Project in Jordan.

1977

Education, Healthcare, Transportation, and Environmental Infrastructure

1977 was another multi-sector year for Jouzy, including the Shmeissany Interchange in Amman, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the University of Jordan, a nurses' hostel for Jordan University Hospital, and sewerage and river pollution control works in Damascus and Homs.

1976

Royal Jordanian Air Force and Aqaba Port Expansion

In 1976, Jouzy landed one of its first air force base projects with the Royal Jordanian Air Force and was also awarded the prestigious Aqaba Port Expansion Project by Jordan’s Ministry of Transport.

1975

The Sharjah–Al Dhaid Highway and Major Desert Road Corridors

Shortly after establishing its presence in the UAE, Jouzy was awarded the Sharjah–Al Dhaid Highway, involving the design and construction supervision of a 50 km, four-lane highway, together with additional roadway works extending through Al Dhaid, Mileiha, the Madame Plain, and the desert corridor toward Filli and Hayya. This was one of the firm’s strongest early UAE infrastructure milestones.

1974

Award-Winning Civic Design and Early Power Infrastructure

In 1974, Jouzy won an award for the design of the Amman Chamber of Commerce in Jordan, while the Doha Steam Power Station in Kuwait became one of the firm’s earliest major power station projects.

Jeddah Coast Guard Facilities Construction

1973

Establishing UAE Presence and Saudi Coast Guard Projects

1973 marked the beginning of Jouzy’s rich history in the Gulf. The company founded its first regional branch in Sharjah, UAE. In the same year, the firm expanded its regional presence by securing the design of the wastewater systems and water supply infrastructure for the Coast Guard facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

1972

Expanding into Oman, Libya, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia

1972 marked a major year of regional expansion. Jouzy entered Oman with a property development in Ruwi, entered Libya with the design of the Shell warehouse and offices in Zawia, and established an early presence in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia through residential and coastal development work.

1969

Amman–Zarqa Expressway Traffic Study

Jouzy worked on the traffic study for the Amman–Zarqa Expressway with Jordan’s Ministry of Public Works, contributing to one of the country’s primary highway corridors.

1968

Establishing the Amman Office

Jouzy established its second office in Amman, Jordan, in recognition of the growing need for engineering services throughout the Arab world.

1966

Founded in Beirut by Raja Jouzy

In 1966, founder and trailblazer Raja Jouzy established the firm’s first office in Beirut, Lebanon. From these beginnings, Jouzy would grow into one of the Middle East’s most respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancies, defined by technical rigor, trusted relationships, and an enduring commitment to excellence.

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From our founding in 1966 to our 60th anniversary in 2026, Jouzy’s story is one of enduring trust, technical excellence, and strategic evolution—building not only projects, but a legacy designed for the future.

A Legacy of Engineering Excellence Since 1966