Landscapes of Quiet Distinction
A design-led practice in landscape architecture, engineering and construction across the UAE and internationally.
Landscapes of Quiet Distinction
A design-led practice in landscape architecture, engineering and construction across the UAE and internationally.
A design-led landscape practice, rooted in the Emirates.
Secret Gardens brings landscape architecture, engineering, wellbeing and construction together within a single practice — the disciplines that shape an outdoor space, held to one standard.
We design with the rigour of architecture and the patience of horticulture: considered, restrained, and made to mature into the light and climate of the UAE.
Four disciplines, one practice.
Architecture & Design
Our founding discipline. We read site, climate, context and brief to shape considered, enduring places at every scale.
Worldwide · design & consultancy
Engineering
A full engineering discipline integrated from first concept — civil, structural, MEP, hydraulics and smart automation.
Worldwide · engineering consultancy
Wellness
Spa, biophilic design and health-led programming woven into every masterplan — wellness as a design discipline.
Worldwide · wellness consultancy
Construction
The difference between us and a pure consultancy. Our teams & regional partners self-deliver to resort standard, worldwide.
United Arab Emirates
Rooted in the UAE.
Designing worldwide.
In the UAE: Emirates Hills · Palm Jumeirah · Al Barari · Jumeirah Golf Estates · Saadiyat Island · Yas Island
Internationally: Tanzania · Morocco · Egypt and beyond.
Most projects pass through a designer, an engineer and a contractor and lose something at every handover.
We hold every stage within one practice, so nothing is lost between them.
Interpret
We read the brief, the site, the climate and the context — and treat the client as a partner in shaping the vision.
Design
Concept through detailed design and 3D visualisation, with engineering integrated from the first sketch rather than added later.
Engineer
Civil, MEP, hydraulics, irrigation, lighting and automation — resolved so the design is genuinely buildable.
Build & hand over
Across the UAE, our own teams deliver to resort standard under one point of accountability — built exactly as designed.
Award-Winning Studio
Recognition has followed the work across six award programmes to date: Best Luxury Outdoor Living Design Studio – UAE at the Arabian Property Awards, won two years running in 2025 and 2026; Landscape Architecture honours at the Africa Property Awards 2026, for Amani Community, Tanzania; Landscape Service of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards 2020/2021; Best Luxury Outdoor Living Design Studio 2026 – UAE at the LUXlife Home & Garden Awards; and a shortlisting at the MENA Commercial Interior Design Awards 2026. Awards are never the reason we design, but they affirm the standard our clients experience first-hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Secret Gardens different from other landscape companies in Dubai?
Secret Gardens is a full design-and-build studio, meaning every stage of your project from concept to construction is handled in-house. Our team includes designers, architects, engineers, and horticulturists working seamlessly together. This integration ensures design accuracy, speed, and exceptional quality control on every project.
What services do you offer?
We handle end-to-end landscaping from site surveys and 2D drawings to full 3D visualizations, BOQs, material sourcing, construction, and maintenance. Whether it’s a private villa garden or a commercial outdoor space, we manage every detail from design to handover.
What’s the process for starting a project with Secret Gardens?
Every project begins with a consultation in our showroom or on-site, where we understand your vision, site conditions, and lifestyle. From there, our design team develops a comprehensive design package including 2D layouts, mood boards, 3D renders, and technical drawings. Once the concept is finalized, we handle all authority approvals and documentation before moving into construction and project management keeping everything under one roof for a seamless experience.
How are construction costs determined?
Every project we take on is completely bespoke, tailored to the client’s vision, site conditions, and lifestyle. Construction costs are carefully determined during the design phase, once layouts, materials, planting, and technical specifications are finalized. This ensures accuracy, transparency, and the highest quality execution for every project.
Do you only work on villas?
While luxury villas are at the core of our portfolio, we also design and build high-end rooftops, commercial outdoor spaces, and premium residential towers. Our focus is always on projects that allow for thoughtful design and exceptional execution — spaces with the scale and vision to create true impact.
Bring us in early.
Whether you're a developer shaping a masterplan, a consultant assembling a team, or a private client planning an estate — tell us about the project and we'll show you what an integrated landscape practice can do.
"Secret Gardens delivered an exceptional garden from design to completion. The team was collaborative, professional, communicative, and exceeded my expectations."
Richard Talian - Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai, UAE