Ana Marie Dizon brings over 24 years of architecture experience to her role at XBD Collective, with 21 of those years spent in Dubai. A Registered Architect under Philippine law, Ana has worked with renowned firms like RMJM, Surbana Jurong, LW Design, and RSP, gaining a wealth of knowledge across various fields of design and construction. Her career is characterised by an unwavering commitment to project execution, from conceptualisation to detailed production drawings and on-site management.
Ana’s contributions span several high-profile projects, including the award-winning St. Regis Residences and The Palm Tower in Dubai, the latter of which took the title of 'World’s Leading New Hotel' in 2020. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and strong leadership, Ana is passionate about sustainability and design excellence. Her ability to work harmoniously with diverse teams has made her a key asset in delivering innovative, world-class architecture.
Beyond architecture, Ana actively supports the design community as an Executive Director of the United Architects of the Philippines (Dubai Chapter), and she is an advocate for continuous education in the field. Currently pursuing LEED GA & AP certification, Ana strives to integrate sustainable solutions into her work.
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines (1998)
- Registered Architect under Philippine Laws, PRC License No. 0015975
- LEED GA & AP, Ongoing Training, CMTI Chicago, Dubai (2024)
- Project Management Training, CMTI Chicago, Dubai (2022)
- Interior Design Certified, Interior Design Institute, US (2021)
- Autodesk Revit Certified, Dubai (2015)
- St. Regis Residences, Downtown, Dubai, UAE
Winner, OPAL Award London 2023 - The St. Regis, The Palm, Dubai*
World’s Leading New Hotel, 2020 - Capital Gate, Adnec Tower (Certified by Guinness World Records as the World’s Furthest Leaning Manmade Tower), Abu Dhabi, UAE*
Ana is actively involved in creating events and holds an executive director role with the United Architects of the Philippines Dubai Chapter. She is passionate about sustainability, design, construction, sports, and photography.
Ana believes in the importance of continuous education to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving architectural landscape. She strongly believes that opportunities are created, not given, and strives to integrate this mindset into her professional and personal life.
