Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
Marsa Al Arab sets a new standard for luxury hospitality in Dubai a destination that brings together architectural boldness, refined interiors, and a curatorial approach rooted in place. The art and accessories collection is designed to integrate seamlessly into the guest experience, balancing statement pieces with quiet detail. From large-scale installations to subtle material references, every element is considered building a visual language that is distinctive yet cohesive, elevated yet grounded in the region’s identity.
Client: ASGC
Industry: Hospitality
Year: 2025
Location: Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Services: Art Consultancy and Art Supply
Featured Artists: A
Total no. of Artworks Delivered: 1518
Total no. of Artists Engaged: 6
Nestled along Dubai’s coastline, Marsa Al Arab blends ultra-luxury hospitality with an evocative artistic narrative rooted in the city’s rich maritime legacy. The hotel’s art and accessories collection takes cues from the ocean’s rhythm, desert textures, and the sleek silhouette of super-yachts, creating an atmosphere that feels both deeply local and effortlessly refined.
Drawing inspiration from the city’s seafaring past and architectural ambition, the curated works reflect movement, transformation, and craftsmanship. From shimmering mirrored pieces that echo the play of light on desert dunes, to sculptural forms reminiscent of coral reefs and sailing wakes, each artwork anchors the guest in a story of place.
Throughout the guest-rooms and corridors, organic materials brass-toned wood, ceramic, sand-infused MDF are crafted into sleek, contemporary forms. In the standard king rooms, artworks explore the journey of a super-yacht cutting through water, interpreted through rippling textures and circular compositions. In twin and family suites, dimensional pieces with gilded finishes evoke the warmth of Dubai’s golden light and its layered topography.
Corridor artworks continue this narrative with a dynamic blend of materials and forms. Subtle gold and indigo accents recall the wind dancing across sand and sea, while textured surfaces invite guests to reflect on the ever-changing horizon. The corridors also feature curated compositions that reinterpret Dubai’s natural colors and motion, from the soft dunes to the glistening coastline.
Key elements like pearl-inspired reliefs and abstracted desert blooms offer a tactile connection to the region’s natural wonders, while bespoke accessories from bronze orbs to marble vases complement the interiors with understated luxury.
More than décor, the art at Marsa Al Arab acts as a quiet storyteller, weaving history, environment, and identity into every surface. It reflects a Dubai that honors its roots even as it sails toward the future elegant, bold, and always in motion.
