• The project is located in the Time Oak Hotel & Suites in Tecom, Dubai. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
    The project is located in the Time Oak Hotel & Suites in Tecom, Dubai. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
  • Part of the pool terrace at the hotel was set aside for the cultivation of a food forest, featuring fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in adherence with international standards for organic produce. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
    Part of the pool terrace at the hotel was set aside for the cultivation of a food forest, featuring fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in adherence with international standards for organic produce. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
  • A garden party was held on Saturday, where volunteers and other guests were able to experience the space. Courtesy of Melanie Hun
    A garden party was held on Saturday, where volunteers and other guests were able to experience the space. Courtesy of Melanie Hun
  • A potato digging ceremony formed part of the festivities. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
    A potato digging ceremony formed part of the festivities. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
  • Over 50 types of plants and vegetables are already being grown at the garden, which is entirely cared for by volunteers. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
    Over 50 types of plants and vegetables are already being grown at the garden, which is entirely cared for by volunteers. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
  • Guests were served with locally sourced products. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt
    Guests were served with locally sourced products. Courtesy of Melanie Hunt

Dubai’s first rooftop garden - in pictures


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Led by Laura Allais-Mare in partnership with Time Hotels Management, it is the fist volunteer-run urban rooftop garden in Dubai. Here are pictures of the inauguration.