Modern Luxury Meets Local Culture

A vibrant live-and-work community designed for the next generation of entrepreneurs in Dubai’s Jumeirah Garden City.

Villea West

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Working in close partnership with our client Emirates National Investment (ENI), we are proud to bring Villea West to life in Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai. This project reflects global expertise from both our London and Dubai studios, aimed at serving the new generation of entrepreneurs by creating a vibrant live/work environment rooted in its context.

Project details

The development is the result of a shared vision to create a residential project where the design is inspired by the local environment and sense of place, with the aim to elevate everyday living and contribute meaningfully to the community’s identity and fabric.

Woods Bagot has carefully referenced elements that reflect the local identity alongside conducting in-depth research into interior layouts to maximise space efficiency, employing a modular, fully integrated internal design. The elegant spaces are finished in a palette of warm, earthy tones and carefully selected materials to create unique experiences including co-working zones, podcast areas, and lobby fostering a sense of belonging and interactionAll come together to elevate everyday living while nurturing a strong community. 

Woods Bagot’s design approach involved extensive research resulting in innovative furniture solutions to complement the vision providing flexibility, dual-purpose elements and clearly defined yet integrated areas.

On the podium floor, Aspect Studios has developed a lagoon retreat offering social spaces that inspire and engage residents through an inviting environment. Additional outdoor working spaces further enhance opportunities for collaboration and connection. The rooftop wellbeing centre offers a dedicated space for health and relaxation with expansive city views.

A standout feature is the carpark façade, inspired by the vibrant native bougainvillea, transformed into a dynamic sculptural element that animates the building from day to night and reinforces a strong sense of place..

For ENI, this development represents a long-term, meaningful asset, balancing thoughtful architectural expression with cultural authenticity. We are proud of what this collaboration has achieved.

Location
Dubai, UAE
Client
Emirates National Investment (ENI)
Scope
Architecture, Interior Design
Collaborators
ASPECT Studios

“Villea West has been an incredible experience of collaboration with ENI. This development has been about crafting a true sense of place and creating memorable experiences for the residents and community. Through thoughtful design and innovative interior solutions our shared goal is to make a lasting, positive impact on the people who live here and the city around it.”

Samer Charara, Principal & Dubai Studio Chair

“The design journey was a pleasure. ENI had an aspiration to combine the latest in modern luxury design with local culture. Through close collaboration the design has achieved this effortlessly.”

Julian Cross, Principal & Global Sector Leader – Hospitality Architecture
Villea West