The Marina Hotel

Project context

The Marina Hotel was conceived as a five-star hotel tower of ground plus 32 floors in the heart of Dubai Marina, designed to the highest standards of luxury. The architect's concept presents the tower as a crowned beacon on the water: patterned glass façades evoke waves on the shore, and their upward movement, articulated in aluminium and stainless steel, culminates in an illuminated crown at penthouse level.

Sam Alyasin appointed and worked with the architect, U+A, providing client representation, development advisory and design management for the owner. Design credit for the building belongs to U+A.

Workstreams

1. 01

   Client representation

   Representing the owner in the appointment and briefing of the architect and through the design process.

2. 02

   Development advisory

   Shaping the five-star hotel proposition, its accommodation and public areas, and the development brief.

3. 03

   Design management

   Coordinating design reviews so that the architecture, hotel operation and budget remained aligned.