Dunbar & Boardman, one of the world’s most respected consultancies specializing in vertical transportation, escalator engineering, and façade access, is celebrating 25 successful years of operations across the Middle East.
Headquartered in the UK, with offices in Dubai, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Hyderabad, the company is led by Director and sole shareholder Vijith Nambiar.
Today, Dunbar & Boardman employs a team of 30 professionals and manages over 160 active contracts in the Middle East, delivering services that span design, construction administration and supervision, lift audits, and maintenance management.
Over the years, the consultancy has contributed to numerous landmark projects, including 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, Dunbar & Boardman has built a reputation as a trusted partner and a leading name in the vertical transportation consultancy sector.
Backed by decades of expertise, its team of project directors, senior consultants, project managers, and engineers continues to deliver innovative, reliable, and practical solutions for lifts, escalators, vertical transportation, and façade access systems across a wide range of industries.
Vijith Nambiar, Director of Dunbar & Boardman, said: “I am gratified that Dunbar & Boardman has maintained its position in the Middle East for 25 years and has a host of long-standing clients generating repeat business. Our sustained success is rooted in our in-depth regional knowledge, proven technical capability, and unwavering commitment to delivering premium solutions and maintaining enduring partnerships with clients of the highest standards.”
Dunbar & Boardman was established in London in 1981 with just two employees and entered the Middle East market in the late 1990s with landmark projects such as the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
The company is now set to open a new office in England to enhance collaboration with UK architects and is expanding its team with senior advisors. Over the years, Dunbar & Boardman has grown into an industry leader, delivering customized and high-quality consultancy solutions to meet the varied requirements of clients across multiple sectors.
“Our team of seasoned experts collaborates closely with architects, developers, and building managers to create seamless vertical and access solutions that enhance user experience and add lasting value across all built environment sectors. We are well-versed in handling the challenges of projects of all types and sizes, from large-scale and high-rise to single lifts, and we unfailingly deliver on our promises and ensure the success of our projects.”, Vijith added.
Dunbar & Boardman provides specialist consultancy and design solutions for lifts and elevators in both new developments and existing buildings. Its services span the full project lifecycle — from feasibility studies and design to project management, commissioning, and maintenance strategies.
The company’s portfolio includes a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial towers to bespoke architectural developments, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and compliance with international standards.
Dunbar & Boardman supports diverse sectors, including luxury hotels and resorts, hospitals, airports, shopping malls, educational institutions, government facilities, and public infrastructure. Its comprehensive suite of services covers design, specification, inspection and reporting, condition surveys, expert witness services, feasibility assessments, project management, commissioning, and maintenance management support.
