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Guests will be able to individually control the elevation of their tent
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The Floating Retreat concept. The development would feature tents dangling between mountain peaks on Sharjah's east coast. All photos: Omran Alowais / Ardh Architects / Arqui9
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The concept has been created by Dubai architecture firm Ardh
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The tented retreat includes a unique camping experience suspended as it will be between two peaks of the Hajar Mountains
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The retreat plans for 10 tents, each able to sleep two people and positioned at various levels to ensure complete privacy
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How the view might appear from the retreat's floating platform
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Guests will be able to individually control the elevation of their tent
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The Floating Retreat concept. The development would feature tents dangling between mountain peaks on Sharjah's east coast. All photos: Omran Alowais / Ardh Architects / Arqui9
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PCOPQSNGLRERLFAUMVFQ2SL5YE.jpeg?smart=true&auth=bc9b31a3d6062fd98c14a7fd3a72a85f9068946b7453704d729f040fe608a7cb&width=400&height=225)
The concept has been created by Dubai architecture firm Ardh
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The tented retreat includes a unique camping experience suspended as it will be between two peaks of the Hajar Mountains
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The retreat plans for 10 tents, each able to sleep two people and positioned at various levels to ensure complete privacy
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2FTNZ7HUS5C3DCVMEKBMQ3LPMA.jpeg?smart=true&auth=f32a2a2b2b193e0d743470339c048faecdb0dc096b75df0354d17a70ea7f5695&width=400&height=225)
How the view might appear from the retreat's floating platform
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Guests will be able to individually control the elevation of their tent
Dubai architecture firm creates floating retreat concept for Sharjah's east coast
A series of individual tents will be suspended in the air at Wadi Shees
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Selina Denman
06 January, 2023
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