Visa CEMEA Hedquarters 4

Visa CEMEA Headquarters

Sector

Finance

Client

Visa Inc.

Location

Dubai

Completion

2023

The Visa CEMEA Headquarters, located in the heart of the region, represents a major milestone in the global expansion of Visa's operations and presence. As a state-of-the-art facility, it combines cutting-edge architectural design with the latest technology, making it a flagship location for the company’s operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The building's design focuses on creating a modern, efficient, and safe environment for its employees and visitors, which includes considerations for security, accessibility, and sustainability.

In this context, Design Confidence played a pivotal role in ensuring the fire and life safety measures met the highest standards. Their expertise in fire engineering and safety consultancy was critical to the success of the project, with a comprehensive strategy developed to safeguard both the building's occupants and its assets. Design Confidence provided specialised advisory services across the entire project lifecycle, working closely with the architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate fire safety into the design and construction phases.

From the initial risk assessment through to the development of a tailored fire strategy, Design Confidence applied their in-depth knowledge of fire dynamics, building regulations, and safety systems to optimise the headquarters' safety features. This included the specification of advanced fire suppression systems, smoke control strategies, and the implementation of state-of-the-art fire detection and alarm systems. The team's work ensured that Visa CEMEA Headquarters met all regulatory requirements while exceeding industry standards for fire safety and life protection.