Inspired by tradition.
The artistry of the craftsmen of Dubai, and the traditional forms of the region’s fishing nets, provide inspiration for the geometry of D1’s podium canopy. The materials and timber construction are reminiscent of the deep-sea dhowsvessels associated with the Gulf region and its waterways. The resultant shade structure, so evocative of the Mushrabiya (Arabian screens), pays authentic homage to local tradition, as the towering form of D1 rises above the life-enhancing shade of the canopy