Al Ain, UAE
International Design Competition
Luxury Resort
Land Use Area 830 Hectares
Building Area 129,000 SM
The Al Ain Palace Hotel is a 240-room luxury resort destination in Al Ain, UAE, designed to reflect the region’s identity as a lush oasis city known for its parks, palm groves, and gardens. Located within close proximity to Abu Dhabi, the hotel offers a serene retreat for business, leisure, and hospitality experiences.
The architecture draws from traditional Emirati design principles, incorporating regional forms, materials, and spatial sequences that celebrate the cultural heritage of Al Ain. The arrival experience is defined by a grand processional journey through landscaped dunes and oasis environments, culminating in a palm-lined porte-cochère and iconic rotunda entry.
Guest accommodations, including luxury suites overlooking gardens and courtyards, are complemented by reflecting pools, fountains, and expansive landscaped grounds that extend toward a nearby golf course.
Together, these elements create a refined oasis resort environment blending hospitality, landscape, and cultural expression.