Dunbar & Boardman Celebrates 25 Years of Vertical Transportation Excellence in the Middle East
Dunbar & Boardman, one of the world’s most respected consultancies specializing in vertical transportation, escalator engineering, and façade access solutions, has marked a major milestone — 25 successful years of operations across the Middle East.
Headquartered in the UK and led by Director and sole shareholder Vijith Nambiar, the consultancy operates offices in Dubai, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Hyderabad. With a team of 30 seasoned professionals, Dunbar & Boardman currently manages more than 160 active contracts across the region, delivering services that include design, construction supervision, lift audits, and maintenance management.
Over the past two decades, the firm has contributed to several of the region’s most iconic projects, such as the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, the National Bank of Kuwait Headquarters, the Doha Metro Transit-Oriented Development in Qatar, and the Address Residences twin towers in Dubai’s Opera District.
Operating extensively across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and India, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in vertical transportation consultancy, known for its technical precision, design excellence, and reliability.
Vijith Nambiar, Director of Dunbar & Boardman, stated:
“I am gratified that Dunbar & Boardman has maintained its position in the Middle East for 25 years and continues to earn the trust of long-standing clients. Our success lies in our deep regional understanding, proven technical expertise, and steadfast commitment to quality and innovation.”
Founded in London in 1981 with just two employees, Dunbar & Boardman entered the Middle East market in the late 1990s with landmark projects such as the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Today, it stands as a global leader in lift and escalator consultancy, offering tailor-made solutions for diverse industries.
To further strengthen its international presence, the company plans to open a new office in England to enhance collaboration with UK-based architects and expand its team of senior advisors.
“Our experts work closely with architects, developers, and building managers to deliver seamless vertical and access solutions that enhance user experience and add long-term value,” Nambiar added. “We manage projects of all scales — from high-rise developments to single lifts — ensuring safety, functionality, and sustainability.”
Dunbar & Boardman’s consultancy services cover the entire project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, design, specification, project management, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance strategy development. The firm’s expertise spans residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and public infrastructure sectors, ensuring compliance with global standards and best practices.
As it celebrates 25 years in the Middle East, Dunbar & Boardman continues to lead the way in elevating industry benchmarks, fostering innovation, and delivering engineering excellence that shapes the future of urban mobility and access systems across the region.
