How Emkaan founder Muhammad Obaid created the incredible Zuhra Spa in Dubai
Designed by Muhammad Obaid and nestled within Dubai’s World Islands, Zuhra Spa stands as a splendid testament to the delicate allure of Venus, the graceful curves of flowers, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of temple architecture. This extraordinary creation by Emkaan, under Obaid’s guidance, harmoniously blends smooth and textured sensations, the interplay of light and shad
Let there be déco glamour with Dubai’s top renovation companies
Want to give your Dubai home that long overdue makeover? No one is more suited for the job than the professionals at the top home renovation companies in Dubai. Whether you’re planning on making a few simple upgrades to your living room, or have your heart set on completely remodelling your kitchen, these companies will […]
EMKAAN conceptualizes floating, drone-like circadian clouds to cool our cities
Areas of our cities and towns will be shaded by floating, drone-like cells in the future, proposes EMKAAN with their circadian clouds design. as an architecture and engineering consultancy based in dubai and abu dhabi in the UAE, EMKAAN understand the need to cool down our urban environment – and they are on a mission to enable this […]
UAE-based architect Muhammad Obaid wins Egypt’s State Encouragement Award
Dubai-based Egyptian architect Muhammad Obaid has been awarded the Encouragement Award in Arts by the State Awards, as part of Egypt’s Supreme Council for Culture (SCC). The award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding in the fields of art, literature and social sciences. Obaid is the founder of Emkaan, a multidisciplinary firm offering […]
UAE architect wins “Cool Abu Dhabi” award for designing The Circadian Clouds
Muhammad Obaid, architect and founder of UAE’s homegrown architecture and engineering consultancy Emkaan has won the “Cool Abu Dhabi” award for The Circadian Clouds design that offers thermal comfort in outdoor public spaces, thereby increasing our engagement levels. Obaid’s “nature inspired” design was chosen by the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu
Architects need to design cooler buildings in the UAE as a result of higher temperatures says Emkaan
Muhammed Obaid, principal architect, partner and manager of EMKAAN Architecture and Engineering Consultancy in Dubai says creating cooler spaces in the UAE is vital. On a global scale, 2016 was officially the warmest year on record, with 2017 expected to follow suit. This is according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) which attributes the increase [&hel
Rising temperatures spell bright future for passive cooling
Efficient building design is critical to creating cooler spaces, writes Muhammad Obaid On a global scale, 2016 was officially the warmest year on record and 2017 isn’t expected to be much better. This is according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which attributes the increase in temperatures to exceptionally low sea ice and a relentless […]
Fly to your home?
From erecting 3D-printed buildings to introducing artificial intelligence, smart technology and blockchain in different industries, the UAE is transforming itself by embracing various technological advances. Its latest mission involves futuristic transportation concepts, which will unlock unheard-of possibilities in the construction and design spaces. In September, Dubai tested
