What makes a house feel like home? For millions, the answer begins with access. The UAE has transformed rapidly over the past few decades — high-rises, villas, gated communities, and sprawling urban centers define the skylines of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. But while the buildings have grown taller and more luxurious, one question […]
True hospitality begins where design meets dignity — and no guest is left out From the moment a guest enters your lobby to the time they check out, every second of the hotel experience is shaped by design. It’s not just the marble floors or ambient lighting. It’s how easy it is to move through […]
The ambition is global. The opportunity is now. But the question remains — are we building fast enough, wide enough, and human enough to truly include everyone? Dubai is no stranger to bold vision. From the tallest building in the world to one of the most advanced metro systems, it’s a city that constantly pushes […]
Why your home should be the first place where accessibility and dignity live side by side When most people hear the term “inclusive design,” they think of government buildings, hospitals, or maybe airports. Rarely does the conversation start with the home. But it should. Home is where the day begins and ends. It’s where we […]
A global gold standard in inclusive housing, reimagined for the UAE’s future If you’re hearing the term SDA for the first time, you’re not alone. Yet across Australia, the U.K., and increasingly in forward-thinking nations, it’s quickly becoming one of the most important frameworks in inclusive living. SDA stands for Specialist Disability Accommodation — a […]
Empower Design Co. was created to change that.
We help align world-class accessibility design with the UAE’s national vision for inclusion — starting with where people live, stay, and gather.