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A design-led
boutique practice

"We believe every landscape is a conversation between memory, ecology, and the future."

Arige & Darine Jabeili — Founders of Urbanforms
Who We Are

Crafting refined
outdoor environments

Urbanforms is a boutique landscape and urban design studio, part of the IAIA creative ecosystem. Building on IAIA's multidisciplinary design vision, we focus on crafting refined outdoor environments that seamlessly bridge architecture, landscape, and lifestyle — operating across Dubai, Beirut, and Abidjan.

Our design language blends contemporary aesthetics with contextual sensitivity, drawing from local climates, cultures, and craftsmanship. Every project is approached with a strong emphasis on design clarity, material quality, and environmental responsiveness — creating landscapes that are both elegant and enduring.

The Founders
Founder
Arige Jabeili
Creative Director

Arige is a landscape architect and urban designer whose work is driven by a deep sensitivity to place, culture, and human experience. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from ALBA in Beirut, followed by a Master's in Architecture and Urban Design from Domus Academy in Milan.

Her career began in Dubai, where she spent three years contributing to high-profile projects across the MENA region. In 2024, she founded Urbanforms — a boutique landscape studio operating between Dubai, Beirut, and Abidjan — conceived as a design-led practice rooted in context and craftsmanship.

Through her studio, Arige leads projects across West Africa, the MENA region and beyond, crafting outdoor environments that balance innovation with a strong sense of place.

Founder
Darine Jabeili
Head of Design

Darine Jabeili is an award-winning Interior Architect based in Dubai, UAE. With a career defined by creativity and excellence, she has established herself as a leading figure in the design world. Darine is the Head of Design at IAIA Studio, where she has garnered multiple awards for her innovative and impactful work.

As Co-Founder and partner at Urbanforms, Darine plays a pivotal role in guiding the creative vision of the team — meticulously validating every detail to ensure the highest standards of quality. Her expertise, cultivated through years of experience in Dubai, extends beyond the Middle East as she contributes to transformative projects across West Africa.

With a passion for blending modern sophistication with cultural authenticity, Darine continues to redefine what landscape architecture can achieve.

Our Approach

What drives our work

01
Context-Driven Design

Every project begins with a deep reading of place, community, and ecology. We draw inspiration from local climates, materials, and cultural traditions to create landscapes that feel authentically rooted.

02
Concept to Execution

We accompany each project from the first sketch through construction supervision — ensuring that the integrity of the design vision is maintained at every stage of delivery.

03
Material Quality

We are committed to the highest standards of material selection — sourcing with care for both aesthetic harmony and environmental responsibility. Every texture, every finish, is considered.

Work With Us

Let's create
something lasting

Have a project in mind? We'd love to hear from you — whether it's a brief, an idea, or just a conversation.

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