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Design Rationale : Situated 4,5km from the shore, our proposal would serve primarily as a cultural centre and will contain amongst others, a multi-level library and retail book shop outlet; a museum; an opera house situated on the existing lake; a multi-level art gallery; a number of coffee shops and restaurants.
The 3 main conference auditoria (2000 seats) and restaurant (specialising in traditional Arabian cuisine) will be located at the top on a 6 level rotating platform and will be accessed via 6 observation lifts spiralling to the top through a 360 degree rotation, affording a view of the entire Dubai én route to the top.
The South façade will be clad in triple glazed curtain glass, in the colours of the UAE flag.
A 2500 seat structural glass Arena will form a podium for outdoor performances and events with a circular stage retracting under water to facilitate aquarium exhibitions. The 3 main entrances are via recesses through an 8m tall glass wall containing an aquarium. Power generation will constitute 35% sustainable energy (wind & solar).
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Tall Emblem Structure at Za’abeel Park, Dubai
