About Us

Guiding Architects Dubai and Abu Dhabi organizes and operates architectural tours, subject-related programs and lectures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Our qualified team of graduated and practicing architects deliver an exciting and authentic account of the fast-paced urban and architectural developments in the UAE. During the tours, current architectural developments, urban contexts, social, political and cultural backgrounds are presented in an enjoyable and informative way. In addition to construction activities and technology, we also elaborate on historical and social aspects. Many years of first-hand experience and an extensive network of specialists make it possible for us to offer tours and motivational programs with extensive access to locations and buildings that remain close to the public otherwise. Since 2006 we have been offering individual, custom-tailored insights into the impressive architectural and social facets of the UAE's urban centers Dubai and Abu Dhabi to more than 10,000 visitors. Our clients include architectural firms, trade associations, companies, institutes, clubs, associations, universities, and colleges as well as individual travelers. All tours are planned individually in collaboration with the customer and presented with high qualitative requirements of architects.

Dominic Wanders

Dominic Wanders studied at the Delft University of Technology (Holland), the Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm (Sweden) and Technische Universität Berlin (Germany). He holds a German diploma master's degree in Architecture and Engineering. In 2005 he moved to Dubai where he became Founder and Partner of WWF Consulting Architects in the year 2008. Since 2012 Dominic is Senior Engineer Architect and Managing Partner of WANDERS WAGNER ARCHITECTS. With a long track record in project detailing and optimization, he particularly focuses on rigorous planning, detailing, and finishing for all ongoing projects.

Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner studied at the Bauhaus Weimar (Germany), AUB (Lebanon), SCIArc (United States) and the VU Amsterdam (Netherlands). He holds degrees in Architecture and Environmental Sciences and has been living in the UAE since 2005. Richard previously worked at Dubai Properties and dxb.lab Architects and held various positions on the board of directors of the UAE and the AIA Middle East 2006 until 2015. As an Estidama certified PQP designer Richard has a keen interest in creative synthesis of sustainable architectural design, craftsmanship and digital fabrication, to take the design work beyond the occasionally confining parameters of the architecture practice. In 2012 he partnered up with Dominic Wanders to become Senior Designer and Managing Partner at WANDERS WAGNER ARCHITECTS.