Al Barsha 37 – Inner Worlds, Outer Peace in Dubai by VILLA & MORE
United Arab Emirates / Built in 2024 /
villaandmore.com
Al Barsha 37 is more than a residence—it is a multisensory retreat that redefines luxury living in Dubai through the seamless integration of landscape, architecture, and interior design. At its core lies a contemporary interpretation of the Emirati courtyard, reimagined to serve both spiritual calm and spatial coherence. This central garden is not just a feature—it is a living heart, drawing light, scent, shade, and stillness into every corner of the home.
The landscape architecture of Al Barsha 37 is orchestrated to create moments of pause and transition, framing views, softening boundaries, and enhancing daily rituals. From the tactile stone underfoot to the subtle sound of water in motion, every material and spatial gesture is designed to awaken the senses. Garden paths wind through shaded plantings of native and drought-tolerant flora, their textures and scents chosen as carefully as the furnishings inside. The experience of moving through the space is immersive—quiet, private, and always intentional.
The use of natural materials, combined with a soft and timeless palette, reflects Dubai’s desert environment while also offering relief from its extremes. The outdoor areas are designed as an extension of the interiors, allowing residents to move fluidly between cool indoor lounges and lush, shaded terraces. Water features not only animate the space but cool the air, contributing to thermal comfort in the microclimate created by the courtyard.
The villa’s architecture embraces the landscape both physically and emotionally. Courtyards, sunken seating, and breezeways connect the rooms with planted edges, blurring where the building ends and nature begins. The design encourages barefoot living, quiet contemplation, and intimate gatherings—core tenets of Emirati hospitality culture.
Lighting, both natural and artificial, plays a crucial role in the sensory experience. The play of shadows from custom screenwork and foliage is dynamic throughout the day, while evening illumination focuses on warm tones, guiding the eye and grounding the experience in calm.
Al Barsha 37 is a masterclass in sensory design. It is a space where architecture, interior, and landscape speak the same language—one of simplicity, serenity, and cultural respect. It reclaims outdoor space not as an accessory, but as an emotional anchor for daily life.
In a region where residential development often prioritizes scale over subtlety, this project offers an alternative: a home that breathes, listens, and lives in harmony with its environment. Its thoughtful, sensory-driven landscape design makes Al Barsha 37 a distinguished and deserving entry for the LILA Awards.
• Other landscape architecture offices involved in the design of the landscape:
Villa & More – Architecture, Landscape, Interior Design & Build.
• Architecture offices involved in the design:
Villa and More – Architecture, Interior, and Landscape Design & Build.
• Other credits:
Client: Private
Founder / Creative Director: Zeid Maoulawi – Villa and More
Lead Architects: Batoul Amasyali – Ayman Dukmak
Architects: Mais Mustafa – Sarah Shaaban – Raghedah Mahameed – Ola Shribati
Technical Team: Batoul Amasyali – Ghaith Takriti
Execution Team: Ghalib Hussein – Ghaith Subie
Entrant / Marketing Manager: Zeina Ammar Alhalabi – Villa & More
