Team
The practice was founded in Chennai in 1999 and opened in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2025. The directors and associates of the two UAE offices are below, each marked with the office they work from.
Inside the office
Directors and associates of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices.
The Directors
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Rayan Ibrahim M.Arch
Founder & Managing Director
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Mohamed Refaideen B.Arch
Director
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Sahira Rayan M.Arch
Director
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Sheik Umar Abubacker B.Arch, PQP
Executive Director – UAE
- Dubai
Sheik Abdullah B.Arch
Executive Director – UAE
Associates and Managers
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Ahmed Khairy Artema B.Arch
Operational Manager – UAE
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
K. Kasirajan M.Arch, LEED AP
Associate
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Sachin Chettri B.Arch
Associate
- Abu Dhabi
Benny Gabriel M.Tech (Structures)
Associate
- Dubai
Damodaran B.E Civil Engineering
Head of Project Management – UAE
- Dubai
Ahamed Magthum M.B.A
Business Development – UAE
- Dubai
Rajalacshmi.R B.sc (CDF)
Project Coordinator – UAE
The Studios
One studio for each building type. Schools, offices, hotels, houses, malls and factories each have a team that has built the type before, backed by in-house structural design, building services, quantity surveying and visualisation. Most of a project is drawn and coordinated in the head office, Chennai.
Careers
We continue to grow and welcome applications throughout the year.
Send a CV and a portfolio through the form, or by email to hr@rayanarchitects.com. Name the studio you want to work in: schools, offices, hotels, houses, malls or factories. Applications are read at the head office in Chennai.
Reach the studio
Head Office, Chennai
+91 95000 27604Individual numbers are not published. General enquiries reach the studio on this line.
HR
hr@rayanarchitects.comCVs and portfolios can also be sent here directly.