The design takes its inspiration from the coral reef formations known as an atoll, which is a ring left from a disappearing underwater volcano. This man-made island is a result of 7 atolls combined and intricate as one sea bed formation, designed to host and protect the water and land bungalows from sea currents and natural forces.

The architecture approach is minimalist in nature to complement the island landscape and provide a getaway destination for visitors escaping the busy city life.

The project aim was to create a 5-star resort setting a benchmark project for the region in terms of the resort experience. The luxurious Resort, located around 5 km from the Abu Dhabi shore and can be accessed by boat, was intended to provide around 115 Keys with a mix of inland bungalows and overwater bungalows, all-day dining, two signature specialty restaurants, several pools (adults, kids, and indoors), kids club, a gym, private beaches, retail and event space to host weddings and concerts.

An iconic arrival lounge, with its three geometric sail structures, would act as a visual reference throughout the island and will create a dramatic scene of arrival reminding its visitors of this unique experience in a unique resort island.

The landscape has been carefully designed to reduce water usage through a selection of local and adoptive plants that are salt tolerant. There is an extended back of house area to provide the infrastructure for the island to work remotely from the mainland, and the back of house buildings are fully covered with solar panels acting as floating solar farm that will help power the development. The location, infrastructure, innovative design, sights, plants, and animal life are unique yet true to the desert life of Abu Dhabi.

This project is being developed closely with the local authorities and Ambiental institutions from the United Emirates, specifically with the EAD – Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi in order to protect the existing marine life.