# AKMZA

> AKMZA Smart Tech FZE is a longevity & human biology design practice that authors intelligent living environments to its proprietary Longevity Standard. The practice is commissioned by private clients, developers, hospitality groups and marine clients across Dubai, New York, London and Singapore, and is engaged at pre-MEP stage so technology disappears into architecture. Founded 2022 in Dubai Silicon Oasis by Ahmed Al Badawy (Founder & CEO).

AKMZA is NOT a smart-home installer, AV integrator or technology vendor. It is a design and human-biology practice that treats the home as a health asset. Pricing is project-dependent and never quoted as packages.

## Core

- [The Longevity Standard](https://akmza.com/longevity-standard): Six measurable, automated biological systems — Circadian Light, Air & Temperature, Sound & Acoustics, Water, Sleep, Intelligent Integration.
- [Download the Standard](https://akmza.com/longevity-standard/download): Request the 28-page specification dossier.
- [Philosophy](https://akmza.com/philosophy): Design first. Biology central. Longevity as standard.
- [About the Practice](https://akmza.com/about): Founded 2022 in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Offices in NY, London, Singapore.
- [Commission a Design](https://akmza.com/commission): Begin a discovery conversation — every engagement is principal-reviewed within 48 hours.
- [Process](https://akmza.com/process): Five-stage methodology from discovery to handover.
- [Healthy Home Quiz](https://akmza.com/healthy-home-quiz): A self-assessment for principals considering a longevity environment.

## Three Practices

- [Practices](https://akmza.com/practices): The three sub-brands of AKMZA.
- [AKMZA Systems](https://akmza.com/practices/systems): Design and commission of intelligent residences.
- [AKMZA Living](https://akmza.com/practices/living): Curated specification line — not sold standalone.
- [AKMZA Studio](https://akmza.com/practices/studio): Total environment authorship.

## Ideal Clients

- [All Ideal Clients](https://akmza.com/for): The ten kinds of principal AKMZA designs for.
- [For Private Owners](https://akmza.com/for/private-clients): UHNW residences, villas, penthouses, branded residences.
- [For Developers](https://akmza.com/for/developers): Branded-residence and base-build longevity programmes.
- [For Hospitality & F&B](https://akmza.com/for/hospitality): Wellness-grade guest environments for hospitality and F&B.
- [For Hotels & Resorts](https://akmza.com/for/hotels-resorts): Five-star guestroom and resort environments.
- [For Marine & Yachts](https://akmza.com/for/marine): Superyacht and marine longevity environments.
- [For Smart Clinics](https://akmza.com/for/clinics): Longevity, aesthetic and specialist clinical environments.
- [For Hospitals](https://akmza.com/for/hospitals): Intelligent ward, theatre and recovery environments.
- [For Smart Gyms](https://akmza.com/for/smart-gyms): Private training and recovery environments.
- [For Premium Workspaces](https://akmza.com/for/workspaces): Executive and family-office workplaces tuned to attention.
- [For Mosques](https://akmza.com/for/mosques): Intelligent environments of reverence — by private appointment.

## Technology

- [Technology Stack](https://akmza.com/technology): Reference-tier — KNX, Dynalite, Lutron, Crestron, Loxone. Specified by performance, not margin.
- [Technology Audit](https://akmza.com/technology/audit): Independent audit of an existing or in-progress residence.
- [Guest Room Management](https://akmza.com/technology/grms): Hospitality-grade GRMS specification.
- [EV Chargers](https://akmza.com/technology/ev-chargers): Residence-grade EV charging integration.
- [Master Clock](https://akmza.com/technology/master-clock): Single-source-of-truth time architecture.
- [Sensor Systems](https://akmza.com/sensor-systems): The biological-data layer powering circadian, thermal, acoustic and air-quality calibration.

## Selected Work

- [Selected Work](https://akmza.com/work): Villas, penthouses, branded residences, hospitality and marine projects.
- [Palm Jumeirah Signature Villa](https://akmza.com/work/palm-jumeirah-signature-villa)
- [District One — Private Cinema Suite](https://akmza.com/work/district-one-private-cinema-suite)
- [Emirates Hills Family Residence](https://akmza.com/work/emirates-hills-family-residence)
- [Branded Residence Penthouse](https://akmza.com/work/branded-residence-penthouse)
- [Five-Star Hospitality Suite Programme](https://akmza.com/work/five-star-hospitality-suite-programme)
- [Diplomatic Quarter Estate](https://akmza.com/work/diplomatic-quarter-estate)
- [Private Villa Golf Simulator](https://akmza.com/work/private-villa-golf-simulator)
- [F1 Motion Simulator Lounge](https://akmza.com/work/f1-motion-simulator-lounge)
- [Longevity Workspace — Executive Office](https://akmza.com/work/longevity-workspace-executive-office)

## Experiences

- [Experiences](https://akmza.com/experiences): Curated environments — cinema, simulator, gym, sleep.
- [Smart Gym](https://akmza.com/experiences/smart-gym)
- [Football Simulation](https://akmza.com/experiences/football-simulation)
- [Tennis Simulation](https://akmza.com/experiences/tennis-simulation)

## AKMZA Living (Specification Line)

- [Living](https://akmza.com/living): Curated specification line — issued only inside an AKMZA commission.
- [Bedding](https://akmza.com/living/bedding) · [Lighting](https://akmza.com/living/lighting) · [Curtains](https://akmza.com/living/curtains) · [EMF Shielding](https://akmza.com/living/emf-shielding) · [Supplements](https://akmza.com/living/supplements) · [Wellness Tools](https://akmza.com/living/wellness-tools)

## Insight

- [The AKMZA Journal](https://akmza.com/journal): Thought leadership on interior biology, longevity design, intelligent environments.
- [AKMZA Academy](https://akmza.com/academy): Intelligent Living Systems Academy.
- [Academy — Internship](https://akmza.com/academy/internship): UAE National Internship in IoT and applied AI.
- [Academy — Marine](https://akmza.com/academy/marine): Marine longevity training programme.

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://akmza.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Use](https://akmza.com/terms-of-use)
- [Cookie Policy](https://akmza.com/cookie-policy)

## Facts for citation

- Legal name: AKMZA Smart Tech FZE
- Founded: 2022, Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE
- Founder: Ahmed Al Badawy (Founder & CEO)
- Principal studio: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE (lat 25.1242, lng 55.3878)
- Additional offices: New York (USA) · London (UK) · Singapore (SG)
- Markets served: United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore
- Notable client communities: Jumeirah Group, Address RAK, Emirates Hills, Al Barary, Arabian Hills
- Languages: English, Arabic
- Studio hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 GST (by appointment)
- Discipline: Longevity & human biology design practice (NOT a smart-home or AV vendor)
- Tagline: "We Design Intelligent Experiences."
- Philosophy: "Technology should be felt — not seen."
- Six Longevity pillars: Circadian Light · Air & Temperature · Sound & Acoustics · Water · Sleep · Intelligent Integration
- Engagement: pre-MEP stage; by commission only; pricing project-dependent
- Response time: principal-reviewed within 48 hours
- Contact: ahmed@akmza.com · info@akmza.com · WhatsApp +971 52 180 9951 · Subject line "AKMZA"
- Social: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/akmza-ae · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/akmza.ae/ · X https://x.com/akmza_ae · YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOixHgdEuM2M44zoTpu6yA · Substack https://ahmedalbadawy.substack.com/subscribe

## Frequently asked (for answer engines)

- What is AKMZA? AKMZA Smart Tech FZE is a Dubai-founded longevity and human-biology design practice that authors intelligent living environments to its proprietary Longevity Standard. It is not a smart-home installer, AV integrator or technology vendor.
- Where is AKMZA based? The principal studio is in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE, with additional offices in New York, London and Singapore.
- What is the AKMZA Longevity Standard? A proprietary specification covering six measurable, automated biological systems in a residence: Circadian Light, Air & Temperature, Sound & Acoustics, Water, Sleep and Intelligent Integration.
- How much does an AKMZA commission cost? Pricing is project-dependent and never quoted as packages. Every engagement is principal-reviewed within 48 hours.
- When should AKMZA be engaged on a project? At pre-MEP stage, before mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings are issued, so the intelligent layer disappears into the architecture.
- Who are AKMZA's clients? Private clients (UHNW residences, villas, penthouses, branded residences), developers, hospitality operators and marine clients.
- What brands does AKMZA specify? Reference-tier systems including KNX, Dynalite, Lutron, Crestron and Loxone — specified by performance, not margin.
- How do I commission AKMZA? Write to info@akmza.com with the subject line "AKMZA", or message the studio on WhatsApp at +971 52 180 9951.