NOORA BIN HAIDER

NOORA BIN HAIDER

Assistant Design Manager – Architecture

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Architect and design manager with 6+ years of expertise in design management, building regulations, and digital construction across Dubai. Assistant Design Manager – Architecture at Al-Futtaim Real Estate, leading residential, commercial, and mixed-use design development. Key contributor to the award-winning Dubai BIM Project, specializing in the Dubai Building Code, authority approvals, and design quality assurance.

Key skills

TechnicalBIM & Digital Twin Implementation
ProfessionalArchitectural Design Management Design Review & Quality Assurance Dubai Building Code & Authority Approvals Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination GIS & Smart City Initiatives Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Revit (Architecture / Structure / MEP) Navisworks AutoCAD ArcGIS 3ds Max Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Microsoft Office

Professional experience

Assistant Design Manager – ArchitectureSep 2024 - Present
Al-Futtaim Group Real EstateDubai, UAE
  • Led architectural design development for residential, commercial, and mixed-use portfolios.
  • Conducted rigorous design reviews with internal teams and external consultants to ensure compliance with the Dubai Building Code and sustainability standards.
  • Integrated BIM and Digital Twin technologies to optimize project coordination and lifecycle asset management.
  • Performed site visits and de-snagging inspections to inform design decisions and drive on-time delivery.
  • Aligned architectural workflows with corporate digital transformation strategies.
Architectural EngineerJan 2023 - Jan 2024
Dubai Municipality - Building Permits DepartmentDubai, UAE
  • Evaluated engineering plans to guarantee full compliance with the Dubai Building Code.
  • Guided consultants and contractors through technical assessments to ensure regulatory alignment and design efficiency.
  • Streamlined the permit approval process through targeted inter-departmental coordination meetings.
FounderJan 2022 - Present
Dusk Events L.L.C & Dry Flower BoutiqueDubai, UAE
  • Founded and directed business operations, commercial strategy, client relations, and marketing for two boutique enterprises.
GIS EngineerJan 2020 - Jan 2023
Dubai Municipality - GIS Centre DepartmentDubai, UAE
  • Spearheaded Phase I of the Dubai BIM Project to digitalize construction workflows, earning the 7th International Best Practice Competition award.
  • Executed smart city digital transformation initiatives, including strategy for the BIM e-Submission platform.
  • Managed content and events for buildingSMART UAE to promote industry knowledge exchange.
  • Designed a departmental main building and a Majlis concept for Dubai neighborhoods.

Certifications

BIM for Managers (Certified)Certified
Navisworks (Certified)Certified
Autodesk Revit – Architecture, Structure & MEPMEP
Microsoft Office Suite Certification

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent