City Walk

About the Project

One of the most luxurious developments in Dubai, City Walk brings together high-end fashion brands, fine dining restaurants, opulent homes and awe-inspiring entertainment venues. Developed by real estate company Meraas, City Walk is a design-inspired lifestyle destination. Meraas and global design experts from Benoy worked together to create this multi-purpose space right in the heart of the city. A small part of the much larger Downtown area, City Walk has become a bustling cultural and retail hub for the city.

The Challenge

With City Walk being a luxury retail development, we were tasked with the job of creating a glamorous and striking façade for the property. The architect wanted to create an exterior that would reflect the mood of its surroundings, compelling us to push the envelope and think of unique solutions to meet the design requirements. The structure was conceptualised to have a chequered façade that didn’t compromise on vision. This became one of the most interesting challenges for us to overcome. Given the harsh desert climate and extreme temperatures faced in the city, we had to ensure that our design helped control the glare from the panels while also providing shaded areas for comfort. Additionally, the design called for the panels to change colours through the day without affecting the view from inside. Most importantly, we needed to ensure that our façade solutions were low-maintenance, easy to install, and met all the local building code requirements.