GCC & MENA Sustainability Advisory
Green Building Certification & Sustainability Advisory for the GCC
We help developers, contractors and consultants achieve GSAS (Qatar), LEED (international), Mostadam (Saudi Arabia) and Estidama & Al Sa'fat (UAE) certification, from design through the final rating.
What we deliver across the GCC
One specialist team, covering the full green-building scope from target to certification.
Green Building Certification Management
End-to-end coordination of GSAS, LEED, Mostadam and Estidama certification, from target rating and documentation through submissions, construction verification and the final rating.
Learn moreEnergy Modeling & Code Compliance
Energy performance modeling, demand analysis and compliance with energy codes and certification prerequisites across the region.
Learn moreSustainable Design Review
Review of envelope, shading, daylight, materials and systems so performance is locked in early, when changes are still cheap.
Learn moreESG & Sustainability Reporting
ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting and performance disclosure for developers, assets and portfolios.
Learn moreLCA & Environmental Product Declarations
Life cycle assessment and EPD support for embodied carbon, material selection and defensible design decisions.
Learn moreCertification Training & Capacity Building
Workshops that build in-house green-building capability for developer, consultant and contractor teams.
Learn moreWhy ALAAVATE
A specialist senior team, LEED AP BD+C accredited, with regional delivery experience across Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
ALAAVATE is an independent consultancy aligned with the region's leading frameworks, not a certification body.
Aligned with the region's frameworks
- USGBC · LEED
- GORD · GSAS
- MoMaH · Mostadam
- Estidama · Al Sa'fat
Certification by market
The right rating system, wherever your project sits
Qatar
GSAS is the national certification, developed by GORD and assessed at both design and construction stages. Qatar's government-led market widely uses GSAS, and GORD states it is mandatory for government projects and all projects in Lusail.
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Get a free project assessment
A senior consultant will review your project, map the certification path for your market and stage, and outline the realistic rating, timeline and documentation scope. No obligation.
Covers: GSAS · LEED · Mostadam · Estidama · Al Sa'fat
Available for projects across the GCC and wider MENA.
Frequently asked questions
Which certification do I need in my country?+
Location decides the primary system: Qatar projects engage GSAS (GORD), Saudi Arabia engages Mostadam (Ministry of Municipalities and Housing), Abu Dhabi uses Estidama and Dubai uses Al Sa'fat. In Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, LEED is the common international benchmark, with GSAS where regional alignment is needed and local codes applying alongside either. We map your project to the right system during the free assessment.
How long does certification take?+
It depends on project stage and size. A design-stage assessment runs in parallel with design, and the final rating follows construction, so the timeline tracks your programme. Appointing the consultant early is the single biggest lever on the timeline.
Do you work remotely across borders?+
Yes. We coordinate documentation, calculations, submissions and stakeholders remotely across the GCC and wider MENA, and provide on-site audit and verification support wherever a project needs it.