Formed in 2003, X-Architects was founded by Emirati architects Ahmed Al-Ali and Farid Esmaeil. The architecture firm works on large and small-scale projects, including cultural, environmental, government, hotel, housing, mixed-use and religious buildings. Based in Dubai, the firm consists of a medium-sized team of design professionals.

Pictured above is the Wasit Natural Reserve, a wetland centre in the city of Sharjah, UAE.