Ecological Infrastructure in Action: Inside Desert Group’s Technical Tour at Sharjah Safari
Desert Group welcomed industry leaders, consultants, developers, and environmental specialists to an exclusive technical tour of Sharjah Safari. The invitation-only event showcased ecological infrastructure development in action, providing firsthand insight into constructed wetlands, nature-based solutions, water management systems, and sustainable landscape design operating successfully in the UAE’s challenging climate.
We Have Always Believed That Opportunity Is the Point
Nearly twenty years ago, Desert Group made a decision that had nothing to do with a mandate, a policy, or an awareness campaign.
Rethinking What It Means to Build in the Desert
What does it really mean to build sustainably in the desert? For Desert Group, the answer begins with treating landscape as infrastructure. This article explores how ecological planning, water conscious design, engineered swales, nursery production and long term landscape thinking can help create more resilient environments across the Gulf.
Desert Group Highlights Integrated Outdoor Infrastructure Solutions at Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit
As infrastructure development across the UAE continues to evolve beyond traditional construction, the role of landscape infrastructure, environmental planning, and long-term outdoor asset management is becoming increasingly important in shaping future ready cities and communities. This growing industry shift was strongly reflected at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, where Desert Group participated as an exhibitor, […]
Desert Group Labour Day | The People Behind the Green
Desert Group Labour Day 2026, celebrating the landscape, golf, and horticulture teams who make the UAE’s most iconic green spaces possible.
Xeriscaping in the UAE | Designing Landscapes That Work with the Desert
Xeriscaping is reshaping landscape thinking in the UAE, influencing how planting strategies respond to climate, water use, and long-term landscape performance.
Villa Garden Design UAE: Designing Outdoor Living Spaces That Work
Creating villa gardens in the UAE requires careful consideration of climate, plant selection, and layout to ensure outdoor spaces remain functional and enjoyable.
Sustainable Landscape Design in the Middle East
Sustainable landscape design in the Middle East is evolving. Discover insights from Desert Group’s Sustainability Lead featured in Landscape Middle East Magazine.
desert INK Recognized Among Architizer’s Top Architecture Firms in the UAE
desert INK, Desert Group’s landscape architecture studio, has been recognized by Architizer as one of the top architecture firms in the UAE, highlighting the growing importance of landscape architecture in shaping modern cities.
What Nature Taught Us: Lessons from Decades of Greening the Gulf
In our journey transforming the Gulf’s desert landscapes, nature became our greatest teacher. Here are the lessons we’ve learned — and how they continue to guide our work.