The architecture of the United Arab Emirates is full of miraculous buildings and sights. Most of the gems are hidden across the country, so you need good planning to see them all.
Eagles Hill Saadiyat - A new hospitality and serviced residence development along the shores of Saadiyat Island is bringing a refined, measured approach to contemporary coastal architecture in the Gulf.
Project name
Eagles Hill Saadiyat
Architecture firm
Eco-ID Architects
Location
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Render, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Eco-ID Architects
Collaborators
Eco-ID Architects, CUUB studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Hospitality Architecture
Four-meter-high ceiling, huge windows facing an amazing view of the blue Mediterranean Sea. On Every single time I visited the construction site, I framed the view, capturing images and feelings of the environment and the landscape in my mind.
Project name
Briga Blue Bay
Architecture firm
Dudu Cohen
Principal architect
Briga Blue Bay
Design team
Dudu Cohen and Briga team
Interior design
Dudu Cohen
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
All natural materials. Stone cladding for the walls specially ordered from Italy. All bathrooms are covered in light stone as well. The carpentry of the cabinet is made of walnut veneer with beautiful details of brass and smoked glass
Supervision
Ronen Briga, yair Kahlon, Tomer Alfasi
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Fabio Mazzeo Architects, the renowned Italian architecture studio, announces its strategic partnership with Mercury Projects, the award-winning development and project management firm.
MASK architects proudly announces the unveiling of the world’s first hydrogen-powered resort, a revolutionary fusion of architecture, sustainability, and cutting-edge hydrogen technology. This groundbreaking project sets a new standard for eco-friendly luxury, redefining the future of tourism and hospitality in the Middle East.
Project name
The World’s first hydrogen-powered Luxury Floating resort in Middle East
Architecture firm
MASK architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 3D, Corona Renderer, RunwayMl Animation
Principal architect
Oznur Pinar Çer
Design team
Oznur Pinar Çer, Danilo Petta
Visualization
MASK architects
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel & Resort
The world’s longest driverless transit system, the Riyadh Metro network spans over176 kilometres across 6 lines and 85 stations. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the King Abdullah Financial District MetroStation serves as a key interchange on the network.
Project name
King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principal architect
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Marco Amoroso, Vincenzo Caputo, Abdel Halim Chehab, Lee Cubeddu, Rawan Al-Derjem, Domenico Di Francesco, David Fogliano, Manuele Gaioni, Marko Gligorov, Subharthi Guha, Alexandros Kallegias, Lisa Kinnerud, Alexandre Kuroda, Stefano Iacopini, Carolina López-Blanco, Jamie Mann, Mohammadali Mirzaei, Arian Hakimi Nejad, David Wolthers, Nicola McConnell, Mario Mattia, Massimo Napoleoni, Niki Okala, Carlos Parraga- Botero, Sohith Perera, Izis Salvador Pinto, Carine Posner, Neil Rigden, Paola Salcedo, Nima Shoja, Thomas Sonder, Vincenzo Reale, Kate Revyakina, Roberto Vangeli, Seungho Yeo
Civil engineer
BuroHappold
Structural engineer
BuroHappold
Environmental & MEP
Zamil
Construction
BACS Consortium
Typology
Transportation › Metro Station
In the heart of the Middle East’s thriving luxury real estate market, MASK architects is proud to introduce an innovative project that sets a new standard for elite living—the UAE’s first floating villas in Sand island. Located within the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve on Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi, these unique residences are scheduled for complet...
Project name
Floating into the Future: UAE’s First Luxury Floating Villas on Ramhan Island
Architecture firm
MASK architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer
Principal architect
Oznur Pinar Cer, Danilo Petta
Design team
Oznur Pinar Cer, Danilo Petta
Collaborators
AQH Italy, Modilicon, Eagle Hillws
Visualization
MASK architects
Typology
Hospitality › Resort & Hotel, Masterplan
With its stunning architecture, lavish experiences, and rich culture, Dubai remains a global magnet for travellers from all corners of the globe. Recent routing changes related to visa regulations have made it easier and simpler to travel to that dynamic city for tourists from international destinations.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
