Set against the tranquil shoreline with one of the best sceneries of the planet, this contemporary villa in Dubai redefines coastal luxury by merging modern family living with the architectural and cultural traditions of the UAE. Commissioned by an investor company with a keen eye for both elegance and authenticity, the project began with a comprehensive feasibility study rooted in one big question: How do you design a home that feels like a five-star retreat, yet respects the everyday rhythm of Emirati life?

Our answer: clear spatial choreography. The villa comprises two distinct realms—a public-facing guest wing that presents itself to the neighborhood like a grand contemporary mansion, and a private family wing, shielded at the rear for maximum intimacy. A shaded, garden-like buffer zone connects the two, serving as a climatic filter and a symbolic threshold between hospitality and home.

With private access to the sea, the exterior unfolds in a multi-level landscape of leisure and layered views:

• At ground level, an indoor-outdoor pool slices through the living space, extending toward a sunken fire pit, BBQ lounge, and shaded seating areas that turn evenings into events.

• The first rooftop offers a serene lounge directly accessible from the bedrooms—perfect for sunset gatherings or quiet reflection.

• The second rooftop (yes, we went there) features a tent-like office pavilion, a modern reinterpretation of traditional desert shelters, elevated to capture the villa’s most dramatic sea view.