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Havelock One Interiors | Corporate Brief - Hospitality Manufacturing | 2026

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1998 Founding year

25+ years of evolving partnerships effortlessly

800+

Staff members across GCC

Havelock One at a Glance

We offer a one-stop turnkey solution, taking care of every aspect of your project from start to finish.

For over 25 years, we’ve been delivering exceptional projects across multiple sectors.

We proudly partner with renowned names like Four Seasons, The St. Regis, Charlotte Tilbury, Dolce & Gabbana, Starbucks and many more.

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Offices in five countries

9,500+

Projects successfully completed

520,000 Sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse facilities

1,900+ Workers across GCC $240m Average annual turnover

A One-Stop Fit-out Service

Why choose us?

• Over 9,500 successfully completed projects

• Experienced in large-scale complex fit outs

• Dedicated Project Manager with real-time updates

We handle:

• Early contractor involvement

• Design development

• Value engineering

• MEP

• All authority approvals and work permits

• FF&E production or procurement

Tailored solutions for high-end interiors

Why choose us?

• 520,000 sq. ft. AEO certified state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

• Cost breakdowns upfront plus value engineering options

• Clear timelines and transparent communication

We cover:

• Joinery

• Metal works

• Surface finishes and upholstery

• Packing and logistics

Two state-of-the art Manufacturing Facilities

North Factory - Askar, Bahrain

Design Development and Setting out

Automation and Integration

Setting-out is a fully automated department, using both AutoCAD and Inventor software, with direct links to our manufacturing CNC routers and boring machines.

• Full range of services:

• Material sample approvals

| Sourcing specified materials

| Offering suitable alternatives

• Drawing approvals

• Using best practice manufacturing instructions

• Prototype manufacture and approval

• Value engineering

• Client communication

• Including initial RFIs, CPA and regular updates

Joinery

Our operations hub in Askar, Bahrain is one of the largest interior manufacturing facilities in the region. We manage the complete production cycle in-house ensuring quality control at every stage.

CNC Routers, nesting and drilling

Advanced CNC routing centres, including 5-axis capability and nesting systems, directly linked to our settingout department for ease of information transfer.

Solid Timber & Component Production

Comprehensive equipment for timber preparation, shaping and joinery, including multi-head moulders, tenoning, morticing and automated component forming.

Edge Banding & Panel Processing

Multiple edge-banding lines and largeformat panel saws enable efficient handling of both straight and complex components at scale.

Finishing & Polishing

Automated spray line with integrated curing systems, alongside controlled spray booths, ensuring high-quality, repeatable finishes.

Veneer & Surface Engineering

In-house veneer cutting, stitching and bonding, supported by high-capacity pressing and laminating systems for consistent finish quality.

Assembly & Automation

Dedicated assembly lines consist of experienced carpenters using automated clamping and pressing systems. We invest in automated material-handling and integrated production-flow systems to enhance throughput and consistency.

Metal Works

Featuring a state-of-the-art metal workshop, we deliver precision-engineered solutions in mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and from structural elements to bespoke fit-out features.

CNC Cutting & Fabrication

Advanced fibre laser cutting for metal sheets and tubes, supported by CNC forming, press braking, rolling, bending and profiling, enabling accuracy across both flat and complex geometries.

Metal Detailing

In-house milling, turning, drilling and threading ensure complete control over component detailing and fit.

Tube & Profile Engineering

Specialist capabilities in tube, pipe and profile processing, delivering precise curved and shaped elements across a range of metals.

Welding & Assembly

Full spectrum of welding techniques, enhanced by new laser welding and cobot technology for improved precision, strength and repeatability.

Surface Finishing

Dedicated grinding, polishing and finishing systems delivering consistent brushed, satin and high-polish finishes to suit design intent. Coating & Protection

Integrated and globally approved powder coating plant, painting booths and blasting facilities, providing durable, high-quality surface treatments.

Surface Finishes and Upholstery

Our ability to work with many different materials in-house allows us to manufacture any kind of FF&E as per your desired specification.

• Solid surface fabrication

• We have the capability of shaping, profiling, bending and bonding to almost any requirement.

• Stone and marble

• We offer fabrication capabilities using stone and marble from our trusted partners around the world.

• Upholstery

• We work with a wide range of foams, fabrics and leathers.

• We are an experienced and technically versatile team.

• Acrylic and glass

• We offer a broad range of acrylic products, including in-house fabrication of acrylic products, in-house fabrication with flame polisher and bending machinery.

• We can deliver in-house UV glass bonding services.

Packing and Logistics

No matter the origin of materials or the destination of the final products – we ensure that you receive your products exactly when and where you need them.

• Logistics

• Our logistics department has a diverse range of experience in shipping to all Middle East regions and also continental Europe, UK, USA and the Far East.

• Packaging

• We use all modern packaging materials and cater for all types of shipping whether it be road, sea or air.

Hospitality Manufacturing

We have extensive experience in delivering five-star hotel and resort projects with our cutting-edge custom manufacturing capabilities. Our proficiency in precision engineering and advanced production methodologies sets us apart in delivering bespoke interiors for even the most intricate turnkey fit out challenges.

We are able to coordinate diverse manufacturing processes and seamlessly integrate multiple trades to ensure a flawless execution. From intricate joinery and specialised fabrication to precision machining and high-tech materials, our technical prowess enables us to meet and exceed the exacting standards of the luxury hospitality industry.

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Lobby, Patisserie and Lounge Bar - KSA

Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain

Bahrain

Jumeirah Group Turnkey Fit out
sq. ft. 2022

I would like to thank Havelock One Interiors; their ability to anticipate and respond to challenges is admirable.

Havelock One has been a valuable partner in The St. Regis Kuwait renovation.

The team's precision, craftsmanship, and focus on quality ensured our design was executed to the highest standard.

Zanic, CEO

Zanic Consultants

Great job by the Havelock One Team! The level of finishing and attention to details is one of the best I’ve seen in the region.

Didier Jarrdin, General Manager Four Seasons, Kuwait
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait
Kristina
Kristina
Galal Mahmoud Architects
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain
The St. Regis Kuwait
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain

Shaping the industry for over 25 years

Front (Right to left): Syed Kashif Akhtar, Group Managing Director. Firas Al Ayed, Group Operations Director.
Middle (Right to left): Nigel Paul Wilson, Division Director – Fit-out KSA. Jihad Raad, Division Director –Hospitality Manufacturing & Fit-out.
Imtiaz Mahadiwala, Division Director –Fit-Out Kuwait.
Back (Right to left): Adrian Sellar, Division Director Fit-Out Projects UAE. Mark Waters, Division Director Retail Manufacturing.
New Joiner: Thomas McEvoy, Division Director – Commercial, Fit-Out Group Projects KSA.

Group Structure

"Aligning projects to our core values is not just a strategy, but the compass guiding our journey to sustainable success."

Syed Kashif Akhtar is a seasoned corporate leader with more 25 years of professional experience in developing and managing businesses throughout the Gulf region. Kashif provides strategic leadership and direction to the business heads of the six different divisions and all corporate functions in order to manage, develop and expand each division and market successfully.

Kashif is both strategic and hands-on and believes in continuously developing the organisation and its people by constantly improving systems, customer offerings, corporate governance and the Company’s core values.

Syed Kashif Akhtar

Setting out - Hospitality Division

"Our success is the team harmony towards executing quality solutions, using sustainable and innovative efficiency wherever possible."

Jihad Raad is an accomplished and versatile fit out professional with more than 25 years of professional experience in leading teams and delivering projects. At Havelock One, he carries out multiple roles of overseeing the hospitality manufacturing division in addition to the fit out offices in Seef, Bahrain & Qatar.

Jihad is into both details and can see the big picture. He believes in a hands-on approach to managing as well as empowering his team. He is a firm believer in the inward review and continuous professional development.

Jihad Raad

Our 2025 Impact

People & Community

100% return-to-work rate post parental leave.

1,426 employees across GCC operations.

Environment

Recognised externally for mental health leadership and wellness advocacy.

1,063 training programmes delivered, totalling 3,160 hours.

Ethical Governance

26 nationalities representing our workforce.

ESG oversight through a cross-functional ESG Steering Committee.

Zero cases of bribery, corruption, or data privacy breaches

ISO 27001:2022 certified Information Security Management System.

Responsible Manufacturing

60% recovery rate through in-house thinner recycling.

Progressive transition from diesel to batteryoperated forklifts.

65,167kWh of renewable solar energy generated at worker camps. 85% Average GCC local procurement. 100% of production metal scrap recycled, supporting circular material use. 41% of timber procured FSC®certified, from responsibly managed forests.

6 million safe work-hours delivered. Zero fatalities or high-consequence injuries across facilities.

Zero post-handover customer injuries and no safety-related DLP callouts.

Whistle blowing and speak-up mechanisms with non-retaliation commitment.

520,000

Sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse facilities.

100% quality inspection coverage across metal and joinery production.

100% of fit-out projects undergo Health & Safety impact assessments.

Our 2025 Impact

Greener Client Outcomes

LEED

Over 15 high value LEED / ESTIDAMA aligned projects delivered across KSA, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain

Greener Stores

Delivery of Starbucks “Greener Stores” projects focused on operational energy, water, and waste performance.

Delivering Responsible, High Performance Fit-out Across the GCC

At Havelock One, sustainability is embedded in how we design, manufacture, and deliver projects. From responsible sourcing and circular manufacturing to workforce wellbeing and safe project execution, we support our clients in creating spaces that are better for people, business, and the planet.

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We bear the hallmark of ISO and other industrial accreditations.
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UAE QTR
BAH KSA

Askar Bahrain

Havelock One Interiors WLL

PO Box 5100

Askar, Bahrain

Phone +973 1783 2022

Doha Qatar

Havelock Contracting & Trading WLL PO Box 39235

Doha, Qatar

Phone +974 4481 4239

Dubai | UAE

Havelock One Interiors LLC PO Box 12164

Dubai, UAE

Phone +971 4 567 7200

Sanabis, Manama | Bahrain

Interior Solutions Co. WLL

PO Box 21898

Sanabis, Bahrain

Phone +973 1738 0223

Kuwait City Kuwait

Havelock One Interiors WLL

PO Box 4924

Al Mirqab, Kuwait

Phone +965 2225 1491

Riyadh | KSA

Havelock One Interiors Company PO Box 13214 - 8389

Riyadh, KSA

Phone +966 11 4898 364

Havelock One Interiors LTD PO Box 30096

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Phone +971 2 204 1000

7. Pressing & Laminating

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9. Finishing: Spray, Cure & Polish

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