Dubai, situated on the Persian Gulf's southeast coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. It is among the waterfront locations renowned for its futuristic architecture and remarkable ways of living. In truth, Dubai has a great deal of harbor area shared with the rest of the world.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Arabica Sandloop Pavilion by Armani Architects merges sustainability, innovation, and nature-inspired design. Located in Dubai, it’s the first 3D-printed pavilion made from sand, symbolizing a fusion of tradition and technology. Inspired by desert dunes and caves
Project name
%Arabica SandLoop Pavilion
Architecture firm
Armani Architects
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Principal architect
Amir Armani Architects, Kiana Ghader
Design team
Amir Armani Asl, Kiana Ghader
Collaborators
Kia Rendering Studio
Visualization
Armani Architects, Kia Rendering Studio
Client
Arabica Coffee Brand
Typology
Pavilion › Coffee Brand
Omoria Private Residences, the world’s first ultra-luxury boutique residential hospitality brand, introduces a new benchmark in private living that blends anticipatory service, thoughtfully crafted spaces, and holistic well-being.
Written by
BinSulaiman Group - OBS
Photography
Kareem Fahmy, Dr Omar BinSulaiman, & Yigit Sezgin
The Luxe Developers, a leading UAE-based real estate development firm, has highlighted the growing demand for premium residences featuring integrated co-working spaces from high-net-worth investors.
Photography
The Luxe Developers
In the world of luxury interior design, the materials used to define a space often become its signature. One such material that has gained significant recognition is marble, particularly when combined with cutting-edge design.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Lithos Marble
Discover how to obtain Dubai's Golden Visa for 5-10 years of stable residency. Expert guide to eligibility, investment requirements, exclusive benefits, and application process for 2025.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects to give more than 75% of its apartments unobstructed views of the sea, the development’s fluid geometries encompass large balconies and terraces shaped to echo the rippled patterns carved by waves in sand.
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher, Christos Passas
Design team
Dahyun Kim, Elizabeth Konstantinidou, Shizhao Yang, Mirella Dourambei, Abdullah Ummer Farook, Ali Rais, Avneesh Rathor, Theodoros Tamvakis, Danae Mavridi, Canon Lee
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use Development
The Marquee Hotel is an innovatively designed seven-star boutique hotel that focuses on sustainability and human wellbeing, boasting numerous professional awards worldwide. Its architecture is based on a modern interpretation of the marquee pavilion used by Oriental nomads since time immemorial.
Architecture firm
ALTER EGO Project Group
Location
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
Principal architect
ALTER EGO Project Group
Design team
ALTER EGO Project Group
Visualization
ALTER EGO Project Group
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
