With its elegant curves and soft lines, it recalls a giant vessel, about to set forth over the gentle sway of the Arabian Gulf. Paying homage to a nation founded on seafaring, architect Shaun Killa has crafted his new Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel around a luxury superyacht in a nod to his other passion: sailing.
The South African architect is known for his futuristic vision – the lozenge-shaped Museum of the Future in Dubai and the totemic (but yet to be built) Namaste W hotel in Mumbai. The
