Openbook Expands to Middle East
21.03.2025
We are excited to announce the next milestone in Openbook Group’s international journey – our expansion into Dubai, a global hub for innovation, architecture, and real estate development. As part of our strategic growth, this new delegation strengthens our presence in the Middle East, allowing us to build closer relationships with partners and clients in a dynamic and ever-evolving market.
Dubai’s unique ecosystem presents exciting opportunities for strategic partnerships and cutting-edge projects. By establishing a local delegation, we enhance our ability to connect with clients and partners, ensuring greater adaptability and impact in a market that values excellence and creativity. From corporate headquarters to hospitality projects, our multidisciplinary expertise is ready to shape visionary spaces across the region.
“The presence of Openbook Group in Dubai marks a new chapter in our growth journey. This expansion will allow us to consolidate our position in one of the world’s most dynamic markets, establishing a direct point of contact with clients and strategic partners while reinforcing our network of international projects“, states Paulo Jervell, founding partner of Openbook Group. Read the full press release below:
EN – OPENBOOK GROUP EXPANDS TO THE MIDDLE EAST WITH NEW OFFICE IN DUBAI
Lisbon, March 17, 2025 – Openbook Group, a leading name in architecture, design, and real estate consultancy, announces the opening of its new office in Dubai, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. This move strengthens the Group’s presence in the dynamic Middle Eastern market and reinforces its ambition to deliver innovative and high-quality solutions on a global scale.
Dubai, recognized as one of the world’s foremost hubs for business and innovation, offers a highly favorable ecosystem for growth and the implementation of distinctive projects. Openbook Group’s investment in this region aims to foster strategic partnerships and respond to the growing demand for integrated architecture, design, and engineering solutions.
Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
With the opening of its new office in Dubai, Openbook Group enhances its proximity to local clients and partners, boosting its ability to adapt to the specificities of the market. This strategic move aligns with the Group’s global vision of bringing its expertise and innovation to markets that value quality, creativity, and sustainability.
“The presence of Openbook Group in Dubai represents a new chapter in our growth journey. This expansion will allow us to consolidate our position in one of the world’s most dynamic markets, establishing a direct point of contact with clients and strategic partners, and strengthening our network of international projects,” says Paulo Jervell, Partner at Openbook Group.
A Group in Expansion and Transformation
Openbook Group’s internationalization comes at a time of significant evolution for the company, which recently announced its rebranding and structural reorganization. The Group’s new identity reflects its ambition to continue innovating and diversifying its areas of expertise, which include Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design & Wayfinding, Real Estate, Interior Design, and Engineering.
In parallel, Openbook Group has been gaining international recognition with landmark projects such as the Galp headquarters, awarded LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum certifications, and the acclaimed Ritz Pool Bar, winner of the prestigious Architizer A+Awards in the Bars & Wineries category.
With over 90 employees and a turnover of approximately 10 million euros in 2024, Openbook Group continues to strengthen its presence in strategic markets, including Portugal, France, Spain, Angola, Vietnam, Indonesia, and now, Dubai.
About Openbook Group
Openbook Group is a multidisciplinary reference group composed of five specialized companies: Openbook Architecture, Openbook Real Estate, Openbook Design, Openbook Studio, and Openbook Engineering. This structure allows each area to operate independently, maximizing its expertise, while collectively offering integrated and customized solutions to clients. With over 15 years of experience, Openbook combines creativity, technical rigor, and innovation to deliver projects that redefine spaces and create a positive impact.
PT – GRUPO OPENBOOK EXPANDE-SE PARA O MÉDIO ORIENTE COM NOVA DELEGAÇÃO NO DUBAI
Lisboa, 17 de março de 2025 – O Grupo Openbook, referência em arquitetura, design e consultoria imobiliária, anuncia a abertura da sua nova delegação no Dubai, marcando um novo passo na sua estratégia de internacionalização. Esta expansão consolida a presença do grupo no dinâmico mercado do Médio Oriente, reforçando a sua ambição de oferecer soluções inovadoras e de excelência a nível global.
O Dubai, reconhecido como um dos principais centros mundiais de negócios e inovação, apresenta um ecossistema altamente favorável ao crescimento e à implementação de projetos diferenciadores. A aposta do Grupo Openbook nesta região visa fortalecer parcerias estratégicas e responder à crescente procura por soluções integradas de arquitetura, design e engenharia.
Compromisso com inovação e excelência
Com a abertura da nova delegação no Dubai, o Grupo Openbook reforça a sua proximidade com clientes e parceiros locais, potenciando a sua capacidade de adaptação às especificidades do mercado. Este movimento estratégico insere-se na visão global do grupo de levar a sua experiência e inovação a mercados que valorizam qualidade, criatividade e sustentabilidade.
“A presença do Grupo Openbook no Dubai representa um novo capítulo na nossa trajetória de crescimento. Esta expansão permitirá consolidar a nossa posição num dos mercados mais dinâmicos do mundo, estabelecendo um ponto de contacto direto com clientes e parceiros estratégicos e fortalecendo a nossa rede de projetos internacionais”, afirma Paulo Jervell, Partner do Grupo Openbook.
Um Grupo em expansão e transformação
A internacionalização do Grupo Openbook surge num momento de grande evolução para a empresa, que recentemente anunciou o seu rebranding e reorganização estrutural. A nova identidade do grupo reflete a sua ambição de continuar a inovar e a diversificar as suas áreas de atuação, que incluem Arquitetura, Environmental Graphic Design & Wayfinding, Real Estate, Interior Design e Engenharia.
Paralelamente, o Grupo Openbook tem vindo a conquistar reconhecimento internacional, com projetos emblemáticos como a sede da Galp, distinguida com certificações LEED Platinum e WELL Platinum, e o premiado Ritz Pool Bar, que arrecadou o prestigiado prémio Architizer A+Awards na categoria de Bares e Adegas.
Com mais de 90 colaboradores, e depois de ter atingido uma faturação de cerca de 10 milhões de euros em 2024, o Grupo Openbook continua a consolidar a sua presença em mercados estratégicos, incluindo Portugal, França, Espanha, Angola, Vietname, Indonésia e agora, o Dubai.
Sobre o Grupo Openbook
O Grupo Openbook é um grupo multidisciplinar de referência, composto por cinco empresas especializadas: Openbook Architecture, Openbook Real Estate, Openbook Design, Openbook Studio e Openbook Engineering. Esta estrutura permite que cada área atue de forma independente, maximizando a sua expertise, e que, em conjunto, ofereçam soluções integradas e personalizadas aos clientes. Com mais de 15 anos de experiência, a Openbook combina criatividade, rigor técnico e inovação para entregar projetos que redefinem espaços e criam impacto positivo.
