The natural forms, materials and composition of the structure, is a contrast to the urban landscape of the design district. Photo: OBMI
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The Mosque of Light by Dabbagh Architects, the first mosque in the UAE designed by a woman, has been shortlisted in the Religion category at The World Architecturel Festival 2023. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
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Traditional Islamic patterns are deconstructed and incorporated throughout the exterior and interior of the structure. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
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The Mosque of Light moves away from the traditional appearance of a mosque. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
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Oman Across Ages Museum by COX Architecture has been shortlisted in the Culture gallery. Photo: Sami Khamis Sanjor Al Qawal
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The museum was inspired by Al Hajar Mountains in Oman and located in one of the oldest cities in the country, Nizwa. Photo: Sami Khamis Sanjor Al Qawal
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Oman Across Ages Museum includes a number of galleries, a library, an auditorium as well as educational, social and research spaces. Photo: Sami Khamis Sanjor Al Qawal
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The Presentedby store in Riyadh by External Reference Architects has been shortlisted in the Shopping category. Photo: Presentedby
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The design of the store took inspiration from the Saudi desert, focusing on the significance of water. Photo: Presentedby
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Physical, sensorial, and digital elements are used to create a unique experience for customers through architecture. Photo: Presentedby
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Once Upon a Forest by OBMI created as part of Dubai Design Week in Dubai Design District has been shortlisted in the Display category of the competition. Photo: OBMI
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The design and organic form of the pavilion was influenced by the mangroves forests of the UAE. Photo: OBMI
The natural forms, materials and composition of the structure, is a contrast to the urban landscape of the design district. Photo: OBMI
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The Mosque of Light by Dabbagh Architects, the first mosque in the UAE designed by a woman, has been shortlisted in the Religion category at The World Architecturel Festival 2023. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WCNU55HSINFGJBK26ZSOA2TTA4.jpg?smart=true&auth=2be3cd553f9f265be266cecd0283be9b95c0fa51baf4c7f808ceeb0a1e4184e9&width=400&height=225)
Traditional Islamic patterns are deconstructed and incorporated throughout the exterior and interior of the structure. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PLQYZYYG2FAJPPTPL6BXL6RDWE.jpg?smart=true&auth=f1b3ce33556f8c1fd2a17d2ab0ac27623085ee19cfb1832c48814c42081a3c11&width=400&height=225)
The Mosque of Light moves away from the traditional appearance of a mosque. Photo: Gerry O'Leary
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Oman Across Ages Museum by COX Architecture has been shortlisted in the Culture gallery. Photo: Sami Khamis Sanjor Al Qawal
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The museum was inspired by Al Hajar Mountains in Oman and located in one of the oldest cities in the country, Nizwa. Photo: Sami Khamis Sanjor Al Qawal
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Oman Across Ages Museum includes a number of galleries, a library, an auditorium as well as educational, social and research spaces. Photo: Sami Khamis Sanjor Al Qawal
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/L34G6IFZBVBLHMOBCRWGTDQ2JI.jpg?smart=true&auth=5c1e13cbf09ee29137c8c96dfcb40cbe3d196f3ebeb71c5c6832904c610e60b9&width=400&height=225)
The Presentedby store in Riyadh by External Reference Architects has been shortlisted in the Shopping category. Photo: Presentedby
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The design of the store took inspiration from the Saudi desert, focusing on the significance of water. Photo: Presentedby
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Physical, sensorial, and digital elements are used to create a unique experience for customers through architecture. Photo: Presentedby
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Once Upon a Forest by OBMI created as part of Dubai Design Week in Dubai Design District has been shortlisted in the Display category of the competition. Photo: OBMI
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The design and organic form of the pavilion was influenced by the mangroves forests of the UAE. Photo: OBMI
The natural forms, materials and composition of the structure, is a contrast to the urban landscape of the design district. Photo: OBMI
UAE projects shortlisted for World Architecture Festival 2023
Buildings in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt also recognised by event celebrating global design
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