I am a Design Manager with extensive experience leading strategy, concept development, and execution across entertainment, public spaces, and large-scale developments. I’m passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and integrating sustainable design principles. Currently teaching urban planning and urban design at Tartous University and coordinating international projects, I’ve led landmark initiatives such as VIBE Futuristic Entertainment Park, Hyundai Fan Fun Park, and Atlantis The Royal Dubai openings, while mentoring over 1000 students on urban regeneration and development. I aim to shape resilient cities and impactful places through design leadership and collaborative teamwork.

Maram Abbas

I am a Design Manager with extensive experience leading strategy, concept development, and execution across entertainment, public spaces, and large-scale developments. I’m passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and integrating sustainable design principles. Currently teaching urban planning and urban design at Tartous University and coordinating international projects, I’ve led landmark initiatives such as VIBE Futuristic Entertainment Park, Hyundai Fan Fun Park, and Atlantis The Royal Dubai openings, while mentoring over 1000 students on urban regeneration and development. I aim to shape resilient cities and impactful places through design leadership and collaborative teamwork.

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I am a Design Manager with extensive experience leading strategy, concept development, and execution across entertainment, public spaces, and large-scale developments. I’m passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and integrating sustainable design principles.

Currently teaching urban planning and urban design at Tartous University and coordinating international projects, I’ve led landmark initiatives such as VIBE Futuristic Entertainment Park, Hyundai Fan Fun Park, and Atlantis The Royal Dubai openings, while mentoring over 1000 students on urban regeneration and development. I aim to shape resilient cities and impactful places through design leadership and collaborative teamwork.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lecturer in urban built environment at Tartous University
March 1, 2022 - Present
Lecturer in urban planning and urban design; advisor to students on projects including rehabilitation of river waterfront, rehabilitation of historical square, planning development and investment gate for city, and urban regeneration.
Design Manager at Asalah limitless
December 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Led strategy, concept development, and execution of diverse projects, managing all stages from ideation to final delivery (layouts, social media, BOQ, and presentations & animation). Focus on exceptional user experiences and sustainable design principles. Delivered high-profile projects in entertainment, public spaces, commercial developments, hospitality, events and exhibitions.
Design & Creative Manager at Genius Kids Co
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Specialist in kids’ areas, schools, KG, children’s entertainment zones, and public spaces. Led architectural teams from concept development to execution; skilled in placemaking and built environment design to create exceptional user experiences.
Urban Planner at Fouad Bay Company
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Worked on projects including resort, residential and commercial compounds, Nile River waterfront and bridges.
Architect at TSCC Group
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Worked on projects in spatial planning, residential, commercial and landscape projects.
Architect at Arch Consultant Ekrema Marey Office
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Worked on waterfronts, resorts, residential projects, high rise buildings and supervised construction projects.
Intern Architect at Smile Design Company
April 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Parametric designs and large scale projects.
Intern Architect at Assas Company
March 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Worked on large scale projects such as Golden Beach resort.
Architectural Ambassador at Jacques Rougerie Foundation
April 1, 2020 - Present
In the foundation play a role to build resilient future by educating, stimulating, and leading architects, engineers, and designers around the world to think about big issues for our planet (space, sea, sea level rise).
Consultant & Certified Juror at Inspireli Awards
March 1, 2022 - Present
Consultant & certified juror for international architectural competitions; juror for reconstruction Beirut port competition.
Regional Coordinator for MENA at Institute de France, Jacques Rougerie Foundation
March 1, 2025 - Present
Regional coordinator for the MENA region.
Art Director at Bashi Agency, Turkey
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Director for end-to-end design processes including concept, graphic, motion, 3D, and presentation development.

Education

Bachelor in architecture at Tishreen University (Latakia)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2018
Bachelor in Architecture at Tishreen University / Latakia University, Latakia, Syria
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2018
Bachelor in Architecture at Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2018

Qualifications

Real estate evaluation
July 1, 2021 - January 6, 2026
Road maintenance
September 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026
CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life
August 1, 2018 - January 6, 2026
Statistical Inference & Machine Learning in data part2
June 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Modern Building Design
May 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Open Innovation
April 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
People Studying People
March 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Big Data Analytics part1
February 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Abdullatif Al Fozan Award – Mosque Architecture
July 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026
Real estate evaluation
July 1, 2021 - January 6, 2026
Road maintenance
September 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026
CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life
August 1, 2018 - January 6, 2026
Statistical Inference & Machine Learning in data part2
June 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Modern Building Design
May 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Open Innovation
April 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
People Studying People
March 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
Big Data Analytics part1
February 1, 2017 - January 6, 2026
CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life (Harvard University)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2018
Real estate evaluation
July 1, 2021 - January 12, 2026
Road maintenance
September 1, 2020 - January 12, 2026
Statistical Inference & Machine Learning in data (Part 2)
June 1, 2017 - January 12, 2026
Modern Building Design (University of Bath)
May 1, 2017 - January 12, 2026
Open Innovation
April 1, 2017 - January 12, 2026
People Studying People
March 1, 2017 - January 12, 2026
Big Data Analytics (Part 1)
February 1, 2017 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality