Kashif Fakih

Kashif Fakih serves as Regional Director, EMEA at JB&B and has over 15 years of international experience on major projects in the U.S., Middle East, Asia, and the UK. Having lived and worked in New York, Dubai and Mumbai, Mr. Fakih has extensive experience in the design, delivery, and management of mixed-use developments, master planning, residential, retail, commercial, education, and civic projects.

With a client base that includes international developers, architects, private clients, and government bodies, Mr. Fakih has developed a reputation for delivering significant value to some of the largest and most complex projects around the world. His knowledge of design programs and the construction life cycle provides clients with simplified innovative solutions at every stage of a project.

Mr. Fakih’s team-oriented approach to design leadership and management underscores his attention to detail as well as his adept use of the latest industry technology, as illustrated in signature projects such as Abu Dhabi Plaza and Msheireb Downtown Doha. Abu Dhabi Plaza in Astana is planned to be one of the most important landmarks in Central Asia. It will have direct access to the Metro and will include 568 apartments, 190 hotel rooms, and 100 serviced apartments as well as a mall and offices. He was also extensively involved in the design of Msheireb Downtown Doha Phase 4, which is located in the downtown area of Qatar’s capital city. The entire project is set to occupy 310,000 sq mt with a total cost of construction amounting to $5.5 billion.

Mr. Fakih holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a Master’s degree in International Business.