| WHO WE ARE

One Atelier is an interior architecture and fit-out studio operating across Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, delivering projects where design intent, technical coordination, and execution must align without compromise.

With over 50 years of combined experience, our team brings architectural thinking to every stage of a project, from concept and detailing to site coordination and delivery.

We work with private clients, developers, and stakeholders who value precision, accountability, and structured execution over trends or surface-level design.

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| WHAT SETS US APART

Every project is approached as a single, continuous process, where interior architecture, joinery, technical coordination, and site oversight are developed in parallel, not in silos.

This integrated approach allows us to:

  • Anticipate technical constraints early

  • Reduce site conflicts and variations

  • Maintain design integrity through construction

  • Deliver controlled, buildable outcomes

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| Working Across the UAE

Based in the UAE, One Atelier operates primarily in Abu Dhabi, with experience navigating local authority requirements, consultant coordination, and fit-out execution standards specific to the region.

One Atelier is built on years of professional experience, spanning interior architecture, fit-out, joinery, and site coordination.

Our background includes:

  • Long-term involvement in technically complex projects

  • Hands-on exposure to execution environments

  • Deep familiarity with UAE construction and fit-out workflows

This experience informs how we assess risk, guide decisions, and protect design intent, without relying on templates or assumptions.

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| Leadership & Accountability

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Joe El Khal

Co-Founder, Fit-Out & Site Execution

With extensive expertise in on-site operations and project delivery, Joe leads our fit-out and execution efforts.

His strategic approach to contractor coordination, supplier management, and program control ensures projects meet timelines and quality standards.

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Co-Founder, Interior Architecture & Project Management

Nancy Nasraoui

Bringing vision to reality through innovative design and meticulous project management, Nancy oversees our interior architecture and coordination.

Her commitment to design excellence and quality accountability drives the success of every project.

| The Atelier Group

One Atelier is part of a boutique design-build ecosystem. We are the execution arm for Archpro Atelier, an award-winning interior architecture studio in Dubai. This relationship allows us to approach construction with a 'designer’s eye, ensuring that every technical detail serves the overarching aesthetic of the project.

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