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Killa's instinct

With its elegant curves and soft lines, it recalls a giant boat 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 (yet to be built) Namaste W hotel in

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