Access

for Everybody

Award-winning Universal Design and Accessibility experts. Led by People of Determination.

Direct Access has led the accessibility and inclusion field since 2004. We are a DOBE™ certified Disability Owned and Operated Business Enterprise providing accessibility consultancy based on our real lived experience of disability.

We enable organisations across the Middle East to create inclusive environments that meet and exceed accessibility standards and building regulations.

We work with clients, architects and design teams working on iconic buildings and facilities.

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Consultancy

Following best practice to develop accessible and inclusive buildings.

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Media

Our recording studios and tactile production facilities produce a wide variety of accessible information – empowering people.

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Products

Key accessible products that make a real and substantial difference to the lives of people with disabilities

A Selection of

Our Work

Latest

News

An office desk has two cardboard cubes (the top is red, the bottom is green) stacked on top of each other. These are to represent the question of what makes something accessible. The red one has an image of a question mark on it, while the green one features the international symbol of access.
News

Unlocking Inclusive Design: Mastering the Key Principles of Accessibility

Offering accessibility as a service has been a cornerstone of our work for nearly two decades. Our philosophy is straightforward: we help organizations—whether public or private—move away from exclusive design practices and become more inclusive for people with disabilities. But the real challenge lies in recognizing that accessibility is not

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How to facilitate inclusive Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional vehicles. This is due to the lower emissions they produce and the opportunity to reduce society’s dependence on fossil fuels their introduction to our roads presents. However, it is equally important that EVs are accessible and inclusive as their usage

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The Accidental Accessibility of Luxury Residential Developments

In the luxury residential sector, developers often focus on creating spaces that exude elegance and exclusivity. However, many of the high-end features marketed to appeal to the desire for convenience—such as seamless flooring transitions, wide corridors, and automated systems—are, in fact, cornerstones of accessible design. While accessibility isn’t always the

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Why Accessibility Needs to Be Part of Your Branding Strategy

Let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked when it comes to branding: accessibility. Sure, we all know it’s important to have an inclusive brand, but how many of us really think about making sure our brand names, product categories, and even the way we organise our stores are accessible

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    Address

    Unit 3706,
    Platinum Tower JLT-PH1-12,
    Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
    Dubai,
    UAE.

    Phone & Email

    Email:
    info@directaccess.group

    Phone:
    + 971 4 281 0979

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    Unit 3706,
    Platinum Tower JLT-PH1-12,
    Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
    Dubai,
    UAE.

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