How Emkaan founder Muhammad Obaid created the incredible Zuhra Spa in Dubai
Muhammad Obaid designed Zuhra Spa. It is located in Dubai’s World Islands. It is a beautiful example of the delicate beauty of Venus. It also involves the graceful curves of flowers and the awe-inspiring grandeur of temple architecture.
This amazing work by EMKAAN, with Obaid’s contribution, combines the movement of light and shadow and the perfect blending of precise geometry with natural beauty.
Obaid tells us everything we need to know about this one-of-a-kind project, which should be finished in three years.
How did you get engaged with the initiative for the Zuhra Spa?
The proprietors and a representative of the spa asked me to use my skills to help make the place more interesting and peaceful.
Various colors and textures were selected to transform the spa’s vision.
The aim of designing this project was to provide visitors an amazing experience, portraying the fragile beauty of a flower in bloom.
We wanted to make Zuhra Spa a popular place to visit on Zuha Island, where tourists can enjoy great services and a peaceful atmosphere.
The idea of a temple also had an effect on the design, leading guests through areas that help with the spa’s therapeutic and meditative activities.
How was it to work on such a big project?
It has been quite satisfying. I feel a deep sense of responsibility knowing that my design will affect the feelings and experiences of future visitors.
The spa’s architectural concept is similar to a blossoming flower. The colors range from soft rose to light pink.
What was the collaboration like with the Zuhra Spa owners?
The client, Nadia Zaal, has a visionary mindset for architecture and design. She has a desire to bring dreams to life in a practical and cost-efficient manner. Her imagination pushed us to achieve the extraordinary.
What were the influences behind the spa’s design?
The design revolves around being a place for relaxation. The flower acts as a symbol representing values and ideas. We utilized artificial intelligence software to gather ideas and create a mood board.
Furthermore, the architectural form resembled the petals and a color palette ranging from soft rose to light pink. It was associated with femininity and rejuvenation.
Could you tell us what the idea of Zuhra Spa is?
Zuhra Spa is focused on making an experience that is balanced and fully engages all five senses. The idea is about more than just looks; it’s also about how things work and how they may heal. The transition space has a melodic instrument and dripping water that make you listen. The spa has plants and herbs that smell good.
Gradient colors, materials like wood and stone, and rough plaster all give visual and tactile stimulation that appeals to the sense of sight and touch. The taste comes from gathering herbs for therapies. The project also uses new technical design and engineering ideas to make the whole experience better.
The spa gets extra water from desalinated water from the island, which gives clients mineral-rich water.
A complex circulation system keeps the water flowing, and mechanical devices with sound crystals make calming sounds for vibroacoustic therapy.
What kind of materials are you using?
For the indoor treatment rooms, natural materials like wood are used. For the floors, stone (like marble or granite) and natural plaster for the outside walls are used.
Every material has a different effect on people’s energy and feelings. This is why natural materials are good for people’s health.
Why is it important to get projects like this?
Architects and designers know the importance of drawings and designs. Every line they draw has the power to change the lives of people. They know that spaces and inventions will affect people in the long run; thus, they make spaces that inspire and uplift.
Source: Commercial Interior Design
