NOUMA
Dubai — London Project delivery specialists
NOUMA

Project delivery specialists for complex construction and development projects.
From initial idea to successful completion.

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About Us

NOUMA is a boutique practice specialising in the delivery of complex construction and development projects. Led by experienced and proactive specialists with multidisciplinary knowledge and international experience, we embed ourselves where we are needed most — whether representing the client, leading procurement, or bridging the gap between design intent and what gets built. Our work spans hospitality, luxury residential, and mixed-use development, and our scale ensures that senior expertise is present at every stage, not just at the beginning.

Beyond delivery, NOUMA offers architectural services, acting as pre-concept Architect. This allows us to engage with design at a deeper level than most project managers can. It informs how we think, how we review, and how we add value at the stages where design and construction meet.

Stacked balconies against a black skyAbout 01Balconies — B/W
Brick arch and glazed bay — facade detailAbout 02 Facade detail — B/W
Colonnade in raking lightAbout 03Colonnade — B/W
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Our Services

NOUMA — conductor, baton raisedProject ManagementBrand image — conductor

Project Management

NOUMA provides full-spectrum project management services, acting on behalf of the Client from project inception through to completion. We define the vision, structure the strategy and assemble the right team. From early feasibility and consultant procurement to design leadership, tender management, contractual administration and construction supervision, we maintain disciplined control at every stage.

  • Client Representation 01
  • Design Management 02
  • Project Feasibility 03
  • Value Engineering 04
  • Risk Management 05
  • Contract Administration 06
  • Programme Development 07
  • Construction Supervision 08
  • Cost Management 09
  • Procurement Management 10
Brutalist tower — collage studyArchitectural DesignBrand image — brutalist study

Architectural Design

NOUMA offers architectural services, acting as pre-concept Architect. This allows us to engage with design at a deeper level than most project managers can. It informs how we think, how we review, and how we add value at the stages where design and construction meet.

  • Concept Design 01
  • Material Selection 02
  • Schematic Design 03
  • Planning & Regulatory 04
  • Detailed Design 05
  • Construction Observation 06
  • Specification Writing 07
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Leadership

Nubar Manukyan

Founder of NOUMA

Nubar is the Founder of NOUMA and a project delivery specialist with international experience managing complex developments across multiple markets. His portfolio includes landmark developments such as the Chelsea Waterfront regeneration in London, the Canada Water Masterplan for British Land, and Saudi Arabia's "Soudah Peaks" gigaproject for the Public Investment Fund.

Nubar Manukyan, Founder of NOUMAPortraitNubar — 3:4, B/W

Arziv Manukyan

Co-Founder of NOUMA

Arziv is a skilled engineering specialist with 20 years of experience in the construction sector, across the full project lifecycle, from site engineering to commercial leadership. He co-founded NOUMA to channel his extensive experience into a focused, client-centric practice built on personalised approach, transparency, and an uncompromising work ethic.

Arziv Manukyan, Co-Founder of NOUMAPortraitArziv Manukyan
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Project Portfolio

Project highlights from the cumulative experience of the team behind NOUMA.

The Ampersand Residences, Dubai Islands — beachfront elevation at duskSlot 01Ampersand Beach House Hotel
Location: Dubai Islands BRole: Project Management

Ampersand Beach House Hotel

Soudah Peaks, Saudi Arabia — stone village terraces lit at nightSlot 02Soudah Peaks, PIF Project
Location: Soudah, KSARole: Lead Design Consultant

Soudah Peaks, PIF Project

Riverside House, London — brick tower and mansion block at duskSlot 03Riverside House
Location: London, UKRole: Project Management

Riverside House

Chelsea Waterfront, London — the former Lots Road Power Station on Chelsea CreekSlot 04Chelsea Waterfront
Location: London, UKRole: Project Management

Chelsea Waterfront

The Printworks, Canada Water, London — The Grand Press building on the squareSlot 05The Printworks, Canada Water
Location: London, UKRole: Project Management

The Printworks, Canada Water

TfL Workplace, 5 Endeavour Square, London — office building and public plazaSlot 06TfL Workplace
Location: London, UKRole: Project Management

TfL Workplace

Damac Lagoons, Morocco, Dubai — villa and pool at duskSlot 07Damac Lagoons "Morocco"
Location: Dubai, UAERole: Procurement

Damac Lagoons "Morocco"

Al Mamsha Seerah by Alef, Sharjah — aerial view of the masterplanSlot 08Al Mamsha Seerah by Alef
Location: Sharjah, UAERole: Procurement

Al Mamsha Seerah by Alef

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Our Approach

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Senior attention, every time

With a deliberately small portfolio, every project is led by our most experienced people — not delegated down. You get the firm, not a junior team acting on its behalf.

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Built around your asset, not our process

We don't apply templates. Every engagement is structured around your specific asset, ambitions, and constraints — because no two projects, clients, or markets are the same.

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The effort large firms can't justify

We invest the time that bigger consultancies simply cannot allocate. That means deeper problem-solving, faster responses, and a level of care that only comes from genuine accountability.

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For clients who take their assets seriously

We work best with owners and investors who hold high standards and expect a partner who shares them — not a firm that manages expectations downward.

Island masterplan — aerial viewMasterplanAerial view
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Our Clients &
Collaborators

These are the clients and organisations our team has worked with and alongside — directly through NOUMA, and through our combined professional experience across leading firms. The relationships and standards we've built along the way define how we work today.

Stonehaven
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Contact Us

Every project starts with a conversation.
Kindly contact us by email or phone, and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

UAE
UK
Office
AB Center, Al Barsha 1st Floor, Office 106
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NOUMA billboard — If not now, then when?Image slotBrand image — billboard