RAKBANK Operations Headquarters

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Sector

Commercial

Role

Design, Lead Consultancy, Executive Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Supervision

Completion

2010

Floors

G+12

GFA

18,380 m²

Contract

Traditional

Design

BSBG +studio

Location

Dubai, UAE

Client

RAKBANK

From inception, the intention was to formulate a visionary, flexible development representative of one of the UAE’s most dynamic and trusted financial institutions. RAKBANK, a long-term partner of BSBG, required a centre of operations from which to manage their ascendancy to becoming one of the leading banks in the United Arab Emirates.

The building features 12 floors of flexible office space, a data centre and three basements of car parking. Each floor manages a split tenancy, with optimal flexibility achieved by utilising under-floor cooling and responsive electrical and data points.

The interior fit out is designed to reflect the forward-thinking image of the client - modern, sleek and refined. The spaces within the building benefit from exposure to plenty of natural light, accentuating the minimalistic, dynamic design that reinforces an image of efficiency and expertise.

Large graphic walls were incorporated to promote the latest client products and solutions, in brand colours. These colours dictated the use of a soft white background and transparent glass walls, to help provide a unique contrast between purpose-built functional spaces.

Following the success of this initial project, BSBG would go on to deliver RAKBANK operations centres in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Kalba.

Project Team

Alistair McMillan

Managing Partner

Andrew Bereza

Senior Partner

Kevin Harper

Senior Partner

Nick Turbott

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