DAR
Karim Alsaifi is a highly experienced design professional specializing in interior architecture. Currently serving as a Senior Design Manager at H2R Design since March 2024, Karim has previously held positions such as Senior Interior Architect at Design & Architecture Bureau (DAR) from March 2022 to June 2024, and Interior Architect at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) from April 2017 to November 2021. Early in the career, Karim worked as an Interior Designer at Interior Scene from June 2014 to April 2015. Karim holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interior Design from the University for the Creative Arts (2015-2016) and a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Applied Science University (2010-2014).
DAR
Design and Architecture bureau (DAR) was established in 1985. The firm was then re-structured in 1996 jointly by Engineer Hussain Lootah and Architect Ibrahim Salem. Today, DAR exudes the excellence dreamt of by its founders, with a multicultural staff at the helm, driven by the sense of mission and duty towards finding creative and innovative design & engineering solutions. This mission is not only reflected within its staff, but also within the project track record continually expanding at DAR. Represented as one of the leading practices within the UAE, Gulf and middle east regions, the work speaks for itself, with nearly 800 projects successfully completed to date. The skyline of Dubai is a true testament to the accomplishments, ambitions, and capabilities found within DAR. As the birthplace of this firm, DAR with the utmost confidence, masters the needs, desires and expectations of the local landscape in Dubai and UAE.