Expansive courtyards, mashrabiya-inspired screens and sand-coloured stone will dominate the design of Aman Residences in Dubai. Marking the luxury hotel group’s UAE debut, the residences by Kerry Hill Architects and accompanying boutique resort nestled within the Jumeirah Beach Peninsula are due to be complete in 2028.
Hotel guests aside, investors and home-seekers can choose from 78 residences and four villas, starting prices for which have not yet been disclosed. The majority of the homes comprise two to five bedrooms, offering a living space of between 355 square metres and 918 square metres. A 2,898-square-metre penthouse and 2,445-square-metre waterfront villa are also in the pipeline.
Other design features, which draw inspiration from the architectural traditions of the Middle East – include shaded galleries, intricate metalwork, amber and bronze accents, and natural materials such as oak and limestone. The ornate screens, meanwhile, will not only create aesthetic patterns of light and shadow, but are also meant to offer evermore privacy.
Seclusion and quiet luxury lie at the very core of the Aman brand, as it evident in its current portfolio of 35 hotels, resorts and branded residences, the majority of which offer a small number of rooms, and are typically built away from metropolitan hustle and bustle whilst being sensitive to the locations in which they sit. In Bhutan, for example, the hotel is spread across five distinct lodges, each located in different districts, or Dzongkha, around the country. In Sri Lanka, the 17th-century building has been painstakingly restored to maintain its colonial-era aesthetic, including colourful floor tiles that date back to the 1600s and authentic antique furniture that has been carefully revived.
Tanuj Goenka, director of Kerry Hill Architects, says when it come to Aman Dubai, the key is to create “a balanced urban experience”. The Dubai development is set on 3.6 hectares of verdant land, complete with private terraces and courtyards. Each residence will also feature its own entrance and dedicated elevators, allowing owners direct access to their homes. Personalised services, including a concierge, valet, doorman and security, will be provided round the clock.
A suite of tailored services are also available to inhabitants of Aman Dubai Residences, from a butler, chef and personal shopper to childcare, pet walking and housekeeping and maintenance by way of turndown services, plant care and repairs.
Wider amenities include access to a 2,850-square-metre Aman Spa, a number of restaurants on-site and membership to Aman Club. Investors will also get preferential rates at Aman properties worldwide.
“The residences draw inspiration from the blend of modernity and tradition that defines the city. While Dubai is celebrated for its futuristic skyline and bold architectural innovations, we wanted to create a design that honours the region's rich cultural heritage while embracing the city’s progressive spirit,” says Goenka.
“It offers a response to the fast-paced, glittering environment of the city – a place to recharge, reconnect and find peace amidst the hustle and bustle. In this sense, Aman Dubai may inspire a new direction in the city’s architecture, one that embraces subtlety, harmony and a deeper connection to the surrounding environment.”
The group is also bringing its new social-centric brand Janu to Dubai in 2027. The skyscraper property is being designed by Pritzker prize-winning firm Herzog & de Meuron and developed by H&H Development.
