Lighting Design · Consultancy · UAE
Designing Light for Architecture, People, and Place
Independent lighting consultancy delivering contextual, human-centred design from concept through commissioning.
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Lighting Design · Consultancy · UAE
Independent lighting consultancy delivering contextual, human-centred design from concept through commissioning.
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About Umbra
Umbra Lighting Design is an independent consultancy based in the United Arab Emirates, founded by two experienced lighting professionals. The studio delivers contextual, human-centred architectural lighting design for hospitality, commercial, residential, and public realm projects.
We combine creative design with rigorous technical delivery, working seamlessly from concept through to commissioning. Our experience spans all sides of the lighting industry — as consultants, site supervisors, and client-side representatives — giving every project the benefit of a truly holistic perspective.
What We Do
Concept lighting design, narrative development, visualisation and rendering. Every scheme begins with understanding the architecture and the story it needs to tell.
Design documentation, specifications, mock-ups, site coordination and commissioning. We ensure design intent is maintained from drawing board to final aiming.
Lighting masterplanning, placemaking, dark sky compliance and sustainability guidance. Balancing ambition with responsibility at every scale.
Peer reviews, value engineering, technical assurance and post-occupancy reviews. Independent expertise to protect design quality and project value.
Selected Work
Masterplanning & Public Realm
Concourse & Portal Lighting — 3 years site supervision
Sports & Entertainment
40,000 seat FIFA World Cup 2022 venue — Qatar
Memorial & Public Realm
42,000m² memorial park — Abu Dhabi
Masterplanning
Dynamic human-centric exterior lighting — Dubai
Portfolio
Collective experience projects were delivered by our founders during prior employment with international consultancies.
"Our work is guided by context, material, and atmosphere — balancing creativity and precision to enhance architecture while preserving its intent."Umbra Lighting Design
Expertise
Luxury hotels, resorts and destination properties across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Creating immersive guest experiences through layered, atmospheric lighting.
Large-scale urban and landscape lighting strategies. Lighting that serves communities at every scale.
Retail destinations, entertainment venues and mixed-use developments. Driving footfall and dwell time through considered illumination.
High-rise towers and premium residential developments. Balancing architectural expression with the comfort and warmth of home.
Stadium and venue lighting including FIFA World Cup facilities. Technical precision meeting spectacle at the highest level.
Specialist dark sky compliant schemes that illuminate spaces while preserving the beauty of the night sky. Responsible design for a better future.
Get in Touch
Whether you're at concept stage or need specialist support on an active project, we'd welcome the conversation.
Phone
+971 (0) 52 344 1568Location
United Arab Emirates
Regions Served
Middle East · Africa · Asia · Europe