Dubai Cultural Village Phase 3
Client: Dubai Properties
Location: Dubai, UAE
Services Provided: Master Planning & Urban Design
Plot Size: 500,000 m²
Built-Up Area: 966,000 m²
Project Status: Ongoing (Starting Date: 2012)
Challenge:
Dubai Cultural Village – Phase 3 was envisioned as a key component of the city's long-term strategy to integrate cultural heritage with modern urban development. The challenge was to create a cohesive master plan that not only meets the demands of a contemporary mixed-use district but also reflects Dubai’s historical and artistic identity.
Approach:
DAO’s master plan for the Cultural Village emphasizes a waterfront development that seamlessly blends residential, commercial, and cultural elements. The urban fabric is designed to foster engagement, offering world-class spaces dedicated to art, performance, and public interaction.
Key planning principles include:
Cultural Integration: A design strategy that respects Dubai’s historic ties to trade, craftsmanship, and Islamic architecture while accommodating modern cultural expressions.
Waterfront Connectivity: Maximizing interaction with Dubai Creek through pedestrian-friendly promenades, open plazas, and vibrant retail corridors.
Mixed-Use Development: A balanced composition of luxury residences, art galleries, theaters, boutique hotels, and creative workspaces to attract a dynamic community.
Landscape & Public Realm: A thoughtfully curated public space network that enhances walkability, featuring gardens, shaded pathways, and outdoor cultural venues.
Impact:
Dubai Cultural Village – Phase 3 is positioned to become a key cultural and artistic hub, setting a new benchmark for mixed-use waterfront developments in the region. By fostering a dialogue between past and future, the project reinforces Dubai’s global standing as a city that harmonizes urban progress with cultural depth.
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