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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Mixed-Use building
  • Design Company
    Killa Design
  • Lead Designer
    Shaun Killa
  • Design Team
    Killa Design
  • Architecture Firm
    Killa Design
  • Interior Designer
    LTW, HBA and Avroko
  • Construction Company
    Jumeirah
  • Photo Credit
    Killa design, Dubai Media Office, Robert Peace
  • Project Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Client
    Dubai Holding
  • Project Date
    14/03/2025

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab’s design draws from the elegance of ultra-yachts, with a form inspired by the experience of standing atop a yacht deck. A dynamic shift in the building’s length responds to the reclaimed peninsula between a private beach and marina, creating a dramatic four-storey opening that frames uninterrupted sea views. This shift separates landward F&B and spa zones from the seaward guest rooms, ensuring privacy and exclusivity. The hotel features BOH services, parking, a marina, and beach at grade, with a grand arrival and drop-off above. It offers 387 sea-facing rooms with wide balconies, and four 650 m² penthouses with private pools and sweeping views.