ChatGPT
Ideas, briefs and inspiration
- Turning your wishes into a clear design brief
- Exploring style directions and colour stories
- Researching materials, furniture and trends
- Visual concept exploration for early mood boards
Interior Designer & Architect in Dubai
I'm Souheyla Chekireb, an architect with a Master's degree and six years of design and construction experience. I combine professional design software with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Magnific AI to create warm, characterful interiors for villas, apartments and home offices across Dubai, and you see photorealistic renders before any work begins.
6+Years of experience
4Languages spoken
1,398MW project delivered
Available for projectsAcross the UAE
Master's degreein Architecture
I design and deliver
beautiful interiors.
Creativity from an architect, precision from years on site.
Dubai MarinaDowntown DubaiPalm JumeirahDubai HillsArabian RanchesJLTJVCSharjahAbu Dhabi
Designed around your life
Every scheme starts with a detailed brief: who lives in the space, how you use each room, your storage needs, your style and your budget.
AI-powered, architect-led
AI tools help me explore more ideas, faster. Every layout, detail and material is then checked and drawn to professional standards.
See it before it's built
Photorealistic 3D renders of every key view, enhanced with Magnific AI, so you can approve colours, furniture and finishes with confidence.
Drawings contractors can build
Measured plans, elevations, joinery details and lighting layouts in AutoCAD and Revit, ready for pricing and execution.
Real site experience
Five years coordinating drawings, submittals and contractors on major construction projects means fewer surprises and costly changes on site.
Arabic, French and English
Work in the language you are most comfortable with, with clear communication from the first meeting to handover.
6+years in design
and delivery
and delivery
About Souheyla
An architect who designs interiors, and knows how to build them
I hold a Master's degree in Architecture and began my career on site in Algeria, supervising work and checking it against drawings. I then spent five years with Hyundai Engineering & Construction as a Project Coordinator Engineer on a 1,398 MW power plant and residential and commercial packages, reviewing architectural and shop drawings, resolving clashes on site and coordinating architects, consultants, contractors and clients.
That experience shapes how I design interiors in Dubai today. I understand what looks good in a render and what actually works on site: realistic budgets, buildable details, lead times and the conversations with contractors that keep a project on track. Alongside AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max and V-Ray, I use AI tools to research, explore ideas and present them more clearly, so you get more options in less time without losing professional quality.
- Concept design and mood boards
- Space planning and furniture layouts
- Joinery, wardrobes and kitchen details
- Lighting and ceiling plans
- Material, colour and finish selection
- Photorealistic 3D renders
- Shop drawing and quotation review
- Contractor and supplier coordination
AI-powered design
Smarter design with AI, finished by an architect
AI speeds up research, ideas and presentation. Professional judgement decides what gets built. Here is how each tool fits into my workflow.
Claude
Planning, documents and detail
- Room-by-room space programmes and checklists
- Clear proposals, scopes and specifications
- Material schedules and quantity lists
- Reviewing contractor quotes and site notes
Magnific AI
Photorealistic render enhancement
- Upscaling renders to sharp, high resolution
- Richer textures on fabric, wood and stone
- More natural light and atmosphere
- Presentation images ready for print and social media
Professional design software
Accurate, buildable design
- AutoCAD and Revit for plans and details
- SketchUp and 3ds Max for 3D modelling
- V-Ray, Lumion and Enscape for rendering
- Photoshop and InDesign for presentations
BriefChatGPT and Claude
ConceptsAI exploration and mood boards
DesignAutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max
RendersV-Ray and Magnific AI
DeliveryDrawings and site coordination
What this means for you: more design options early on, faster revisions, clearer documents and higher-quality images, while every final layout, detail and specification is reviewed and drawn by a qualified architect. AI is a tool in the process, never a replacement for design thinking.
Services
Interior design services in Dubai
From a single room refresh to a complete villa, choose the level of support you need. Every service includes a clear scope and a fixed fee agreed before we start.
Living rooms
Interior designLearn moreDining spaces
Space planningLearn moreBedrooms
3D visualisationLearn moreHome offices
Built-in joineryLearn moreFull interior design
For apartments, villas and townhouses that need a complete new look.
What you get
- Site measurement and detailed brief
- Concept, mood board and colour palette
- Furniture layout and space plan
- 3D renders of main spaces
- Material and furniture schedule
- Drawings for contractors
Space planning
For new homes, awkward layouts or families who need more storage.
What you get
- Up to three layout options
- Furniture and circulation planning
- Storage and wardrobe planning
- Kitchen and joinery layouts
- Dimensioned plans
3D visualisation
For homeowners, developers and contractors who need to see a design first.
What you get
- 3D model from your plans
- Photorealistic renders in V-Ray or Lumion
- Enhancement with Magnific AI
- Day and evening views
- Images ready for approval or marketing
Room makeover
For one room that needs a refresh: living room, bedroom, majlis or home office.
What you get
- Style direction and mood board
- Layout and furniture selection
- Colour, lighting and décor plan
- Shopping list with links
- 3D render of the room
Technical drawings
For projects moving to fit-out that need accurate documentation.
What you get
- Plans, sections and elevations
- Joinery and ceiling details
- Lighting and electrical layouts
- Material specifications
- AutoCAD and Revit files
Site coordination
For clients who want the finished space to match the design.
What you get
- Contractor quote review
- Shop drawing and sample approvals
- Site visits and snag lists
- Coordination with suppliers
- Handover checks
Design styles
Interiors in the style you love
Whether you want something calm and minimal or bold and colourful, I adapt every design to your taste, your home and the way Dubai light falls through it.
Modern Arabic
Arches, warm plaster, brass and patterns reinterpreted for modern living, including contemporary majlis design.
Contemporary luxury
Rich colours, velvet, marble and statement lighting for villas and penthouses.
Japandi
Natural oak, linen and calm neutral tones with clean, functional layouts.
Modern minimal
Open, bright spaces with hidden storage and carefully chosen pieces.
Mid-century modern
Walnut, mustard and teal, sculptural furniture and playful lighting.
Mediterranean
Lime-washed walls, terracotta, rattan and relaxed coastal textures.
Why work with me
Book a free consultation
Why clients choose Souheyla
01
Architect, not only a decorator
Formal training in architecture means layouts, proportions and details are resolved properly.
02
Experience on real construction sites
I know how drawings become buildings, and how to prevent the mistakes that cost money.
03
AI-enhanced workflow
Faster concepts, more options and sharper visuals without compromising quality.
04
Fixed, transparent fees
A clear scope and fee before we begin, with no surprise charges.
05
Three languages
Arabic, French and English for clients from across the region and Europe.
06
Personal service
You work directly with me from the first call to handover, not a junior team.
Portfolio
Featured interior design projects
Real concepts by Souheyla: renders, mood boards, material selections and technical drawings. Select a project to view its full gallery.
Browse all work
Process
How we'll work together, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
A 30-minute call or meeting to understand your space, needs, style, budget and timeline.
- 2
Brief and site measurement
I measure the space, photograph it and prepare a written brief with room-by-room requirements.
- 3
Concept and mood board
Style direction, colour palette and material ideas, explored quickly with AI and refined by hand.
- 4
Layout and space plan
Furniture layouts and storage solutions, with options to compare before choosing one.
- 5
3D renders and revisions
Photorealistic views of your space, enhanced with Magnific AI, with rounds of changes included.
- 6
Drawings and specifications
Technical drawings, joinery details, lighting plans and a full material and furniture schedule.
- 7
Delivery and handover
Contractor quotes reviewed, samples approved, site visits and a final snag check.
Experience
My background
2022 to present
Sales Advisor, Oysho (Inditex)
Client consultation, styling advice and service in a high-footfall flagship store at Dubai Hills Mall, within one of the world's largest fashion groups.
2017 to 2022
Project Coordinator Engineer, Hyundai E&C
Reviewed architectural, structural and shop drawings, proposed design modifications for site conditions, followed material approvals and coordinated architects, consultants, subcontractors and clients on a 1,398 MW power plant and residential and commercial packages.
2016 to 2017
Site Engineer, Danieli subcontractor
Supervised site activities and workforce, verified work against drawings and specifications, and managed deliveries and progress reports.
2010 to 2016
Master's in Architecture
Master's at Constantine 3 University and Bachelor's at Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia University, Jijel, Algeria.
ChatGPTClaudeMagnific AIAutoCADRevitSketchUp3ds MaxLumionV-RayEnscapePhotoshopInDesign
Free consultation
Get a free 30-minute design consultation
Tell me about your space and I'll reply on WhatsApp with first ideas and the next steps. No cost and no commitment.
- Clear fixed quoteKnow the full design fee before we start.
- 3D renders before work beginsApprove every detail with confidence.
- Arabic, French or EnglishWork in the language you're most comfortable with.
FAQ
Interior design in Dubai: common questions
What interior design services do you offer in Dubai?
Full interior design for apartments, villas and townhouses, single room makeovers, space planning, photorealistic 3D renders, technical drawings and site coordination with contractors until handover.
Which areas do you work in?
I work with clients across Dubai, including Dubai Marina, JLT, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills and Jumeirah Village Circle, and I take on projects in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
How much does an interior design project cost?
It depends on the size of the space and the scope, from a single room design to a full villa. After a free first consultation I send a clear fixed quote, so you know the design fee before anything starts.
How do you use AI in interior design?
I use ChatGPT and Claude to build clear briefs, explore style directions, research materials and prepare proposals and specifications. Magnific AI enhances my 3D renders so textures and lighting look photorealistic. Layouts, details and drawings are always created and checked by me as an architect.
Will an AI-assisted design look generic?
No. AI helps me explore more options quickly, but every design is based on your brief, your measurements and your taste, and is developed by hand in professional software such as AutoCAD, Revit and 3ds Max.
Will I see my space before work begins?
Yes. I create photorealistic 3D renders of your space so you can approve the layout, colours, furniture and materials before any money is spent on site.
How long does a design project take?
A single room design usually takes two to three weeks. Full apartment or villa design depends on scope, and I agree a timeline with you at the start. AI tools help keep concept and revision stages fast.
Can you work with my contractor?
Yes. I can prepare drawings for your contractor, review their quotation and shop drawings, approve samples and visit site to make sure the work matches the design.
Do you design majlis and Arabic-style interiors?
Yes. I design modern Arabic interiors and contemporary majlis spaces that combine traditional elements such as arches, patterns and brass with comfortable modern living.
Do you speak Arabic and French?
Yes. I work in Arabic, French and English, and have basic Spanish.
Let's design your dream space together
Tell me about your home or project and I'll get back to you within two working days.