Project

Towers in Dubai

- Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An organic composition of office, hotel, retail, and cultural spaces on a waterfront site in Dubai.

Tall modern towers with textured facades and surrounding greenery.

A cluster of tall, modern towers with a textured facade, surrounded by greenery and pathways at the base.

Story

Towers in Dubai

An organic composition of urban spaces on a waterfront site

Located across from Dubai’s Business Bay, the Towers project by Studio Anne Holtrop integrates office, hotel, retail, and cultural spaces in an organic composition that responds to its waterfront location. The design leverages the site's proximity to water, creating a dynamic interplay between built forms and the natural environment.

Design Highlights

  • Organic arrangement of diverse programs

  • Integration with the waterfront setting

  • Emphasis on cultural and public spaces

Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Dubai, UAE
Architect Anne Holtrop et alii
Programs Office, Hotel, Retail, Cultural

The project's materiality and spatial organization reflect a commitment to creating a vibrant urban environment that fosters interaction and engagement. The relationship to the site is emphasized through the use of open spaces and fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor areas. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also promotes a sustainable urban lifestyle, making it a significant contribution to modern architecture.

Technical summary

Updated 2/2/2026

Finishes

  • facade: Textured facade with large glass windows.

Materials

  • glass — Facades and windows.
  • concrete — Interior floors and walls.

Construction / Systems

  • Not specified

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: Not specified

Images

Tall modern towers with textured facades and surrounding greenery.
Modern towers with glass facades and surrounding greenery.
Modern high-rise building with textured facade and glass windows surrounded by greenery.
Modern building facade with glass panels and abstract patterns, people standing on a pathway with greenery.
Interior view through large glass windows, showing trees and a pathway outside.
Wavy vertical sculpture in an interior space with concrete floor and walls.
Close-up of a model with white interlocking panels in organic shapes.
Metallic wavy installation in a room with large windows.
Reflective architectural model with wavy, organic forms and grid-like structure.
Geometric structure with central circular opening and sloping pathway.
Conceptual drawing of a landscape with a sunken area and sloped structures, people walking, and birds flying.
Architectural drawing of a circular, sunken structure with landscape.
Modern multi-story building with glass windows and yellow accents, set against a backdrop of greenery and mountains.
Modern courtyard with people and glass-walled buildings.
Black and white map with a blue river running diagonally, depicting a dense urban area with various building shapes.
Floor plan of a building complex with various sections and open spaces.
Angular structure with sloped roof in grassy field under cloudy sky.
A building with a sloped roof partially embedded in the ground, set in a grassy landscape.
Minimalist building with sloped roof and solar panels, partially covered in snow.
Interior of a greenhouse with concrete walls, glass roof, and rows of plants.
Section drawing of a sunken structure with sloped roof, planters, and exterior tree.

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