Al Seef recreates the architectural heritage of Dubai’s local vernacular creating a public realm that that tells the story of decades of change and growth, and creating landscapes that evoke the past allied with contemporary styles of the present day.
Routes link the heritage districts lying either side of the Creek, expanding on the character & experiences of the bustling and colourful souks of Old Dubai.
Public realm masterplan and detailed design for Ajman’s 300ha mixed-use coastal community, including golf courses, parks, beachfront resort hotels, a marina, public parks and urban streetscapes
This project included an ecological strategy to integrate with the existing highly sensitive mangrove and tidal areas.
The official residence of His Royal Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Palace serves as an exclusive venue to receive ambassadors and Royal dignitaries. A wide open setting for the residence generously allows tourist groups to circulate and enjoy, while forming a fitting landscape buffer for the Royal family.
The dramatic and imposing formal landscape setting is carefully composed of ornamental knot gardens whose patterns are reflected in the paving, as well as colourful flowering pots, decorative lamps and strutting peacocks.
A prestigious gardenesque city park where visitors can take in incredible views of the Dubai skyline.
Interconnected by pedestrian suspension bridges over adjacent highways, the park has discrete areas elevating the space to public art venue, sports activity area and idyllic boating lake flanked by lakeside restaurants, all within a network of grand open spaces and shaded allées.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
