Careful attention to orientation, gently cascading terracing and lush landscaping permit this surprisingly dense development on the coast of the Arabian Gulf to retain its intimacy. Exuding a luxurious, resort-like feel, the villas are designed as private cocoons, that are open to their surroundings and yet shielded, with spacious terraces and individual dip pools that offer uninterrupted sea views and meld seamlessly with interiors to create the perfect, secluded setting for indoor/outdoor living. Apartments are similarly airy and create a snaking wall between the resort and its surroundings, cementing the sense of privacy.

architecture: nabil gholam architects
3D images: nabil gholam architects