Dewan Climbs Nine Places in WA100 2026, Ranking Among World’s Top 32 Architectural Practices

Global rankings recognise Dewan’s growth and sector expertise

Dewan Architects + Engineers has climbed nine places to rank 32nd among the world’s largest architectural practices in the World Architecture 100 (WA100) 2026, marking a significant step forward that reflects the practice’s continued growth and expanding impact on the global architectural landscape. The latest rankings also reinforce Dewan’s strong position across its core markets. The practice ranked 4th in both the Middle East and Africa within the WA100 regional top ten, highlighting the scale and breadth of its presence across two of the world’s most dynamic regions for architecture, development and urban growth. Dewan’s expertise across key sectors was also recognised in the global areas of specialism rankings. The practice placed 4th worldwide in Hospitality, 8th in Residential and 10th in Urban Design, securing positions among the world’s top ten architectural practices across all three categories.

“This recognition is not just about scale, but about the quality, ambition, and relevance of our work, “Climbing the WA100 rankings reflects our teams’ commitment to design excellence and our focus on shaping meaningful places that respond to the needs of people, cities, and communities.”

Ammar Al Assam

CEO · Dewan Architects + Engineers

The latest results build on Dewan’s growing international profile and reflect the collective expertise of its multidisciplinary teams. Across its markets, the practice continues to work on projects spanning hospitality, residential, mixed-use, urban design and large-scale destination developments, combining international expertise with an understanding of local context. As Dewan looks ahead, the practice remains focused on growing with purpose, innovating responsibly and strengthening its capabilities across key markets and sectors. Its rise in the WA100 rankings represents another milestone in that journey, while reinforcing a continued commitment to delivering thoughtful, relevant and enduring design solutions for clients and communities worldwide.