Park Hyatt

    Located on the banks of the famous Dubai Creek, with the stunning Dubai skyline behind, the Park Hyatt Lagoon Pool appears to merge seemlessly with the Creek.

    The urban beach resort character is enhanced by Dubai’s first sand entry pool, creating a unique relaxed atmosphere for this branded destination.

     

    Surrounded by lush planting, sunbeds, private cabanas, and Mediterranean-inspired private rooms, the beach is a very popular hotel feature, often given as a reason by guests for returning.

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    © Kenneth Allyn Barton
    © Kenneth Allyn Barton

    Hotel Park

    Hotel Park, Doha, Qatar landscape design children around fountain

    An urban refuge of green planes and waterscapes in the heart of Doha, evokes Qatar’s natural environment of dunes and wadis.

    Covering four stories of underground parking in one of the Worlds’ biggest ‘green roofs’ are extensive gardens, play areas, shaded seating areas and cycle paths that promote outdoor living across 7 hectares.

     

    Green spaces increase thermal comfort in a harsh urban atmosphere. Hotel Park is up to 10° cooler than non-treed areas in Doha’s centre.

     

    Photography by Alessandro Merati © Cracknell

    EXPO Plaza Park

    This award-winning urban park sits at the gateway to the Dubai Expo2020 site, connecting residential, retail and train connections with the Expo site.

    Based on the narrative of erosion and kinetics, the design drew inspiration from the ephemeral nature of native landscapes and include native species and materiality to create an authentic Dubai experience.

    Photography by Ranjith Akkarathodi © Cracknell

    Eastern Mangroves

    Adhering to the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency’s values, our nature-immersive design for the Eastern Mangroves has a light touch approach, sensitively increasing ecotourism and allowing people to be immersed in but not damage the environment.

    Provision for kayaking and a boardwalk through the mangroves allows visitors to engage with this special habitat, and a visitor centre provides educational opportunities and information on why the mangroves are so unique and crucial to protect.

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    © Salman Sidheek
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    Al Ittihad Park

    Al Ittihad Park lies below the Monorail along the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, nestled between residential communities.

    The park is a haven of tranquility and calm, connecting two previously separated halves of the trunk. Using mainly native plants, a natural xeriscape defines a regional sense of place and strong park identity.

     

    Actively encouraging exploration, children can engage in natural play whilst fitness trails support an active lifestyle. Cafe spill out takes advantage of the serene views, contributing to the social life of the neighbourhood.

    Photography by Alessandro Merati © Cracknell

    Prince Turki Road

    Designed around SMART city principles this key arterial road in western Riyadh is given a renewed emphasis on public realm with shaded pocket parks and retail spill out.

    Paths and tracks meander through taking cyclists and pedestrians on a tree-lined journey away from vehicular traffic. A new sculptural bridge will connect both sides of the road creating a socially connected hive of activity.

    DIAC Campus Park

    Within a striking circular layout Dubai International Academic City Park interfaces with the University of Birmingham Campus in Dubai.

    Surrounded by student housing, retail outlets and sports facilities, the Park is part of a landmark academic community for the city. Taking design influence from the geometry of nature, the Park provides events spaces and provision for pop-up facilities and food trucks, photographic moments for graduations, cafes and play spaces, sports courts with changing rooms. The campus is connected with shaded walkways and cycle routes.

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    Topgolf

    Adjacent to the Emirates Golf Club in Emirates Hills is this three level mega-entertainment venue for high-tech interactive golf games that take full advantage of the views of the iconic Dubai Marina.

    Approached via a verdant driveway through a lushly planted buffer landscape, the main building is accessed through a feature linear avenue of palms. The adjacent radial car and bus parking and drop off are well shaded.

    Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy

    This is the second branch of Rafa Nadal’s world-class tennis academy and first of its kind in the Middle East.

    With integrated sports facilities including 15 tennis courts, boxing rings and swimming pools the complex supports both fitness fanatics and elite athletes. The geometric patterns of the landscape integrate the centre seamlessly with the adjacent Mall and Grand Hyatt. Part of the unique 360 mixed-use sports, retail, office and leisure destination, 15 million visitors are expected annually. 

    © Tamdeen
    © Tamdeen
    © Tamdeen

    Red Sea Village

    A mixed use community waterfront development taking design inspiration from the ocean fringe.

    Seven neighbourhood districts with varying land uses include mixed-use, commercial, hospitality and residential zones. The public open space includes waterfront plazas and beaches as well as vibrant active streetscapes.

     

    Landscape design vocabulary draws from the patterns and bursts of sea life colours, coral textures and the refraction of light on the sea bed.