Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Located in Abu Dhabi’s prestigious new Al Maryah Island financial district between the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Cleveland Clinic, Rosewood Abu Dhabi is a 1.1 million sq. ft. (102,000 m²) luxury, mixed-use development. The complex includes a five-star 189-room Rosewood hotel, 139 serviced apartments, banquet facilities, meeting facilities, spa, fitness center, retail space, restaurants, and parking.

The architectural design and detailing of the project are inspired by various elements found in the textile language of Arabic culture, specifically, the screens and veils seen throughout the region. The tower’s textured fenestration pattern allows day lighting to filter into the interior spaces, creating a level of comfort. The screen and veil concepts are carried throughout the project’s exterior and interior detailing.

The design intent at the base of the building is to create a visually interesting series of stone and glass walls that express the variety of uses and programs within this mixed–use complex and provides the fluid tower with a sculpted podium. Resting on the podium is a pool surrounded by a richly landscaped deck, cultivating a resort-like atmosphere. The hotel’s main restaurant will also have outdoor dining on the deck, providing guests with a stunning view of the Abu Dhabi skyline across the water.