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About Water Bird: Water Treatment Experts Since 1990

Water Bird is a trusted water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, water recycling, laboratory testing, specialty chemicals, and environmental engineering company established in Dubai in 1990. For more than 36 years, we have helped industries, utilities, developers, government entities, and communities solve complex water challenges through reliable engineering, sustainable water management, and long-term operational support. From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the wider GCC, MENA, India, and international markets, Water Bird continues to support critical water infrastructure with experience, technical depth, and accountability.

36+
Years of Engineering Excellence
10k+
Projects Delivered
250+
Engineers, Specialists & Professionals
7
Specialist Divisions
Dubai Municipality
Accredited Water Testing Laboratory
ISO
Certified Organization
Our Story
Company Overview

A Water Engineering Company
Built on Trust

Water Bird was founded with one purpose: to deliver reliable water solutions that help businesses, industries, and communities operate with confidence.

Our Capabilities
Engineering Design Treatment Systems Laboratory Testing Specialty Chemicals Chemical Dosing Fabrication Installation Commissioning O&M & AMC Environmental Support

What began as a specialised water treatment company in Dubai has grown into an integrated water engineering organisation serving commercial, industrial, municipal, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, and utility sectors.

Today, Water Bird brings together engineering design, treatment systems, laboratory testing, specialty chemicals, chemical dosing, fabrication, installation, commissioning, O&M, AMC, and environmental support under one experienced team.

Our work is not only about treating water. It is about protecting operations, supporting compliance, reducing downtime, conserving resources, and helping clients build more sustainable water infrastructure.

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What Water Bird Does

Integrated Water &
Wastewater Expertise

Water challenges are rarely simple. A facility may need clean process water, wastewater compliance, reliable reuse, better plant performance, chemical optimisation, or laboratory-backed monitoring.

Water Bird supports these needs through specialist divisions that work together to deliver practical, engineered, and sustainable solutions.

Water Treatment Solutions

Water treatment systems for commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, government, municipal, infrastructure, and utility applications — covering filtration, disinfection, process water, potable water, cooling systems, boiler systems, and specialised industrial requirements.

Wastewater Treatment & Water Recycling

Sewage treatment plants, effluent treatment plants, industrial wastewater treatment systems, grey water recycling, TSE polishing, and water reuse solutions that help clients reduce environmental risk and improve resource efficiency.

RO Plants & Desalination Systems

Reverse osmosis plants, desalination systems, and advanced water purification solutions for facilities that require dependable water quality in demanding operating conditions.

Water Testing Laboratory

Our Dubai Municipality-accredited laboratory supports water quality testing, chemical analysis, microbiological testing, compliance testing, environmental monitoring, and sample collection services.

Specialty Chemicals & Chemical Dosing

Specialty chemicals and chemical dosing systems for cooling towers, boilers, RO systems, wastewater plants, process water systems, and closed-loop applications.

O&M, AMC & Long-Term Support

Operations and maintenance, annual maintenance contracts, troubleshooting, plant optimisation, laboratory monitoring, and chemical programmes after project delivery.

Mission & Vision

What We Stand For,
Where We Are Going

Since 1990, Water Bird has been guided by two commitments: to solve water challenges with engineering responsibility and to support clients with long-term value, not short-term fixes.

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Our Mission

Engineering Responsibility & Long-Term Value

To deliver water and wastewater treatment solutions that combine engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and long-term operational value, helping our clients operate safely, efficiently, and responsibly.

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Our Vision

The Most Trusted Water Engineering Partner

To be the most trusted water engineering partner across the UAE, GCC, MENA, India, and international markets, known for technical expertise, project accountability, safety, quality, and sustainable water management.

Mission & Vision

What We Stand For,
Where We're Going

Two commitments that have guided every decision at WaterBird since 1990 — to our clients, our teams, and the region we serve.

Our Mission

To deliver water and wastewater treatment solutions that combine engineering rigour, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational value — empowering our clients to grow without compromise.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted water engineering partner in the Gulf — known for technical depth, accountability across the project lifecycle, and the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Our Growth Story

From 1990 to Today —
35 Years of Building Trust

Twelve milestones that shaped a regional water engineering leader.

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WaterBird founded in Dubai 1990 YEAR · 1990
The Beginning

Founded in Dubai

Water Bird was founded with a vision to deliver reliable water treatment solutions through engineering expertise, quality service, and long-term partnerships, laying the foundation for decades of sustainable growth.

Prominent dosing systems partnership YEAR · 1991
Partnership

Prominent Dealership

A strategic partnership with Prominent Germany strengthened our capabilities in chemical dosing, water treatment automation, and process control technologies.

Abu Dhabi branch opens YEAR · 1992
Expansion

Abu Dhabi Branch Opens

Growing demand across the UAE led to the opening of our Abu Dhabi branch, bringing Water Bird closer to major industrial, utility, and infrastructure projects.

First reverse osmosis plant YEAR · 1998
Engineering

First RO Plant Designed

The successful delivery of our first Reverse Osmosis plant marked our evolution into a complete water treatment engineering solutions provider.

RMC USA partnership YEAR · 2000
Partnership

RMC Dealership (USA)

Partnering with RMC USA expanded our specialty chemicals portfolio, supporting advanced industrial water treatment and process applications.

First sewage treatment plant YEAR · 2005
Engineering

First STP Designed

Water Bird entered the wastewater treatment sector with its first Sewage Treatment Plant, expanding into water reuse and environmental sustainability solutions.

ISO 9001 2000 certification YEAR · 2006
Certification

ISO 9001:2000 Certified

Achieving ISO certification reinforced our commitment to quality, operational excellence, and consistent project delivery.

ISO 9001 2008 certification YEAR · 2009
Certification

ISO 9001:2008 Upgrade

Continuous improvement remained central to our growth as we adopted the latest international quality management standards.

First containerized TSE polishing plant YEAR · 2012
Innovation

First Containerized TSE Polishing Plant

We introduced modular water recycling solutions through our first containerized TSE polishing plant, supporting efficient and scalable water reuse.

DM accredited laboratory YEAR · 2013
Accreditation

Dubai Municipality-Accredited Laboratory

Our Chemical & Biological Laboratory received Dubai Municipality accreditation, strengthening our expertise in water quality testing and compliance monitoring.

Muscat branch opens YEAR · 2020
Expansion

Muscat Branch Opens

Expanding into Oman marked another milestone in our journey, extending Water Bird's engineering expertise across the GCC region.

WaterBird today NOW · 2026
Today

36+ Years of Engineering Excellence

Today, Water Bird delivers water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, water recycling, laboratory, specialty chemical, EPC, O&M, and environmental engineering solutions through seven specialist divisions and 10,000+ successful projects.

Leadership Team

Leadership Behind
36+ Years of Excellence

Water Bird's growth has been guided by a leadership team committed to engineering excellence, technical reliability, customer trust, and sustainable water management.

Their combined vision has helped Water Bird become a trusted provider of water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, water recycling, laboratory testing, specialty chemicals, and environmental engineering solutions across the UAE, GCC, MENA, India, and international markets.

Mr. John Samuel
Mr. John Samuel
Managing Director
Founder

Mr. John Samuel

Founder & Managing Director

Water Bird's founding leadership has shaped the company's growth since 1990 with a strong focus on quality, customer relationships, technical capability, and long-term value creation. This leadership approach has helped Water Bird build lasting partnerships and deliver reliable water solutions across diverse industries, infrastructure projects, and regional markets.

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Mr. Agnel Aguiar
Technical Director
Engineering

Mr. Agnel Aguiar

Technical and Engineering Leadership

Water Bird's technical leadership drives engineering design, project execution, innovation, compliance, and performance across water treatment, wastewater treatment, reverse osmosis, desalination, water recycling, and environmental engineering projects — ensuring every solution is designed with attention to water quality, system performance, operational reliability, and long-term serviceability.

"Together, Water Bird's leadership continues to guide the company's mission of delivering sustainable water solutions that support industries, communities, and future generations."

QHSE & Sustainability

Safety, Quality &
Environmental Responsibility

At Water Bird, quality, health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainability are part of how we work. Water treatment and wastewater projects affect people, operations, assets, and the environment.

Water Bird's QHSE approach helps clients achieve dependable water performance while supporting regulatory compliance, operational safety, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship.

Quality

Consistent project delivery, reliable engineering, documented processes, and long-term system performance across water treatment, wastewater treatment, laboratory, chemical, and O&M services.

Health and Safety

We promote safe working practices to protect our teams, clients, contractors, communities, and project sites.

Environmental Responsibility

Our solutions support water reuse, wastewater treatment, reduced freshwater dependency, responsible chemical management, and sustainable water infrastructure.

Sustainability

Water Bird helps clients move toward smarter water management through recycling, reuse, plant optimisation, laboratory monitoring, and efficient treatment technologies.

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Our Partners

Global Technology,
Local Engineering Expertise

Water Bird works with established technology providers, manufacturers, and industry specialists to deliver reliable water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, laboratory, specialty chemical, and environmental engineering solutions.

By combining global technologies with local engineering experience, we help clients access proven systems, practical support, and dependable long-term performance.

"Our partnerships strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality treatment systems, chemical dosing solutions, water testing, and sustainable water infrastructure across different sectors."

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Industries We Support

Supporting Critical Water Needs
Across Industries

Water Bird serves clients whose operations depend on reliable water quality, compliant wastewater systems, and long-term plant performance.

Our solutions support industrial, commercial, municipal, hospitality, healthcare, oil and gas, infrastructure, real estate, utilities, power, and food and beverage sectors.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Water treatment, process water, wastewater treatment, recycling, cooling tower treatment, boiler water treatment, and plant maintenance support for industrial operations.

Oil and Gas

Water and wastewater solutions, laboratory support, chemical dosing, and O&M services for demanding oil and gas environments.

Hospitality & Real Estate

Water systems, STP support, chemical dosing, water quality testing, and AMC services for hotels, resorts, towers, communities, and mixed-use developments.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Water quality testing, treatment systems, disinfection support, compliance monitoring, and specialized water solutions for healthcare environments.

Government & Municipal

Water engineering, wastewater treatment, reuse systems, environmental monitoring, and public-sector water infrastructure support.

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Locations & Market Presence

Trusted Across UAE, GCC, MENA,
India & International Markets

Water Bird's strongest local presence is in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, supported by regional and international market experience.

From UAE-based facilities to GCC infrastructure projects and selected international requirements, Water Bird supports clients with water treatment, wastewater treatment, laboratory testing, specialty chemicals, chemical dosing, O&M, AMC, and environmental engineering expertise.

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Dubai HQ

Water Bird supports commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate, and municipal clients across Dubai.

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Abu Dhabi

Water Bird supports oil and gas, government, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, and commercial clients across Abu Dhabi.

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Oman(Muscat)

Water Bird extends engineering and technical support to Oman(Muscat) for growing industrial, commercial, and infrastructure water requirements.

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India

Water Bird’s presence in India provides technical support and engineering capability supporting international operations.

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Qatar Partner Presence

Water treatment and wastewater support for commercial, industrial, hospitality, and infrastructure sectors delivered through our partner network in Qatar.

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Saudi Arabia Opening Soon

Regional water engineering support for industrial, commercial, and sustainability-focused water management in KSA.

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GCC

Regional water treatment, engineering, and equipment supply support across GCC countries.

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International

Water Bird supports international clients with water treatment, wastewater, laboratory, chemical, and O&M expertise.

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Careers at Water Bird

Build Your Career,
Help Shape the Future of Water

Water Bird is built by people who care about engineering, service, quality, and sustainable water management. Our teams work on meaningful water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, laboratory, chemical, O&M, AMC, and environmental engineering projects.

If you want to grow your skills, contribute to essential water infrastructure, and work with a company that has been solving water challenges since 1990, Water Bird offers a place to build your future.

Meaningful Work

Work on real water infrastructure — RO plants, STPs, laboratory programmes, and dosing systems that directly support communities and industries.

One Accountable Team

No bureaucracy, no silos. Every specialist works as part of one integrated team with direct access to leadership and full ownership of their work.

Grow With Us

With 36+ years of growth across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, and expanding into India and international markets, Water Bird offers long-term career paths.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked
Questions

Common questions about Water Bird's history, capabilities, certifications, market reach, and services.

01When was Water Bird established?

Water Bird was established in Dubai in 1990. Since then, the company has grown into a trusted water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, laboratory testing, specialty chemicals, and environmental engineering company serving UAE, GCC, MENA, India, and international markets.

02What does Water Bird specialize in?

Water Bird specializes in water treatment, wastewater treatment, RO plants, desalination systems, water recycling, STP, ETP, TSE polishing, chemical dosing, specialty chemicals, water testing, O&M, AMC, and environmental engineering solutions.

03Is Water Bird an ISO-certified company?

Yes. Water Bird is an ISO-certified organisation with certifications that support quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety standards (ISO 45001).

04Does Water Bird have a Dubai Municipality-accredited laboratory?

Yes. Water Bird has a Dubai Municipality-accredited chemical and biological laboratory that supports water quality testing, chemical analysis, microbiological testing, compliance testing, environmental monitoring, and sample collection services.

05Which markets does Water Bird serve?

Water Bird serves clients across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Oman(Muscat), India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, GCC, MENA and selected international markets.

06What industries does Water Bird support?

Water Bird supports oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, government, municipal, commercial buildings, real estate, infrastructure, utilities, power and energy, and food and beverage sectors.

Work With Us

Work With a Water Engineering
Partner You Can Trust

For more than 36 years, Water Bird has helped clients solve water challenges with engineering expertise, laboratory support, specialty chemicals, sustainable solutions, and long-term service commitment. Whether you need a new treatment system, wastewater solution, water testing support, chemical dosing system, plant upgrade, O&M, AMC, or environmental engineering guidance, our team is ready to help.