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GQ: Shaun Killa is designing the future one iconic skyline at a timeNews

GQ: Shaun Killa is designing the future one iconic skyline at a time

Few architects working today have shaped the visual identity of modern cities quite like Killa Design founder Shaun Killa. From…
Identity: Collaboration, Craftsmanship and Cultural DialogueNews

Identity: Collaboration, Craftsmanship and Cultural Dialogue

This Milan Design Week, HMA Living by Al Shamsi in collaboration with the Italian Brand Turri and Killa Design, an…
Vedomosti: “Every project should begin with an understanding of the place and man”News

Vedomosti: “Every project should begin with an understanding of the place and man”

South African architect - about new technological opportunities and the modern generation of urban planners. By Oksana Polyakova| April 2026 Architect…
Identity: Icons of the UAE – Through the Lens of ArchitectureNews

Identity: Icons of the UAE – Through the Lens of Architecture

These are the stunning landmarks from the UAE with striking architecture. By Rebecca Anne Proctor | April 2026 Museum of the…
The Collection: The Future, Designed in MotionNews

The Collection: The Future, Designed in Motion

Shaun Killa speaks with The Collection Magazine on the inspiration and design ethos surrounding Jumeirah's Marsa Al Arab, the latest…
IFDM: LŪNA – Where Craft Meets OrbitNews

IFDM: LŪNA – Where Craft Meets Orbit

At Milan Design Week 2026, HMA Living brought together Turri and Killa Design to unveil LŪNA, a collaboration that moves…
Esquire: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – The Best New Hotels in the World 2026Jumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

Esquire: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – The Best New Hotels in the World 2026

There’s a conundrum at the heart of modern hospitality. How do you make sure a person is taken care of…
TIME: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – World’s Greatest Places 2026Jumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

TIME: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – World’s Greatest Places 2026

The 1,004-room Ciel Dubai Marina may have claimed the title of the World’s Tallest Hotel at 1,237 feet, but the…
Architizer: Killa Design Named Best Architecture Firm in UAEAwardsNews

Architizer: Killa Design Named Best Architecture Firm in UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating confluence of tradition and innovation. Originally a desert trading hub, the UAE…
Architectural Digest: Shaun Killa Rethinks the Rhythm of Golf With ‘Comfort Stations’ Designed for Dubai’s Discovery DunesDiscovery DunesNews

Architectural Digest: Shaun Killa Rethinks the Rhythm of Golf With ‘Comfort Stations’ Designed for Dubai’s Discovery Dunes

Dubai-based architect Shaun Killa is redefining the architecture of the golf course with a new take on the traditional halfway…
Architectural Digest: AD100 2026 – Killa Design Amongst The Best Designers in the Middle East and North AfricaNews

Architectural Digest: AD100 2026 – Killa Design Amongst The Best Designers in the Middle East and North Africa

Unveiling the AD100 2026. Spanning cities across the region, these 100 creatives capture the breadth of design talent shaping architecture,…
Welt: Green glamour – Shaun Killa wants to build sustainable luxuryNews

Welt: Green glamour – Shaun Killa wants to build sustainable luxury

Shaun Killa has shaped Dubai's skyline like no other. In the interview, the architect talks about new materials and the…
Construction Week: Killa Design unveils new Interior Design Department, with roles now openNews

Construction Week: Killa Design unveils new Interior Design Department, with roles now open

By aligning interior design seamlessly with architecture, Killa Design creates human-centric environments and experiences. By Reese Jones| December 2025 Killa…
Tatler: Shaun Killa – the architect reshaping Dubai’s beachfront storyJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

Tatler: Shaun Killa – the architect reshaping Dubai’s beachfront story

Shaun Killa, the architect behind Dubai’s most photographed building, discusses his latest project, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, and how sustainable…
Forbes: Inside The Futuristic Shebara Resort In Saudi Arabia With Mirrored Overwater VillasNewsShebara

Forbes: Inside The Futuristic Shebara Resort In Saudi Arabia With Mirrored Overwater Villas

With 38 overwater villas and 35 beachfront retreats, the newly opened luxury resort is set on a series of uninhabited…
RIBA Journal: A new horizon – Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab luxury resortJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

RIBA Journal: A new horizon – Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab luxury resort

Killa Design’s maritime-influenced seafront resort, nestled between Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, completes an iconic waterfront…
SHARP Magazine: Shebara Resort in Saudi Arabia – Sustainable Luxury, Straight From the FutureNewsShebara

SHARP Magazine: Shebara Resort in Saudi Arabia – Sustainable Luxury, Straight From the Future

What strikes you first is the futurism so prevalent in architect Shaun Killa’s vision. With Shebara Resort opening in November…
Identity: 6 design-led museums in the UAEMOTFNews

Identity: 6 design-led museums in the UAE

This summer is as good a time as any to revel in beautiful architecture while exploring. We’ve rounded up some…
Four Seasons and Alain Announce New Standalone Beachfront Private Residences in Abu DhabiFour Seasons SaadiyatNews

Four Seasons and Alain Announce New Standalone Beachfront Private Residences in Abu Dhabi

Extending the luxury brand’s residential portfolio in the UAE, new luxury homes will blend coastal elegance with curated living on…
CW Property: Discovery Land Company’s first Middle East venture, Discovery DunesDiscovery DunesNews

CW Property: Discovery Land Company’s first Middle East venture, Discovery Dunes

An Exclusive Address - Discovery Land Company's first Middle East venture, Discovery Dunes, isn't just about homes; it's a curated…
CW Property: Inside Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – Dubai’s bold new wave in luxury livingJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

CW Property: Inside Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – Dubai’s bold new wave in luxury living

Between sea and sky, Shaun Killa’s latest creation completes Jumeirah’s coastal trilogy with sculptural grace and quiet confidence. By Shehzin…
Architectural Digest: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is a Contemporary Ode to Dubai’s Seafaring HeritageJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

Architectural Digest: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is a Contemporary Ode to Dubai’s Seafaring Heritage

The newest addition to the city’s coastal district of landmark hospitality completes a trilogy of iconic Dubai hotels inspired by…
Construction Week: Shaun Killa One of Middle East’s Most Influential Construction Leaders of 2025News

Construction Week: Shaun Killa One of Middle East’s Most Influential Construction Leaders of 2025

The construction industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, with its developments impacting many sectors and communities around…
Dezeen: Shebara Resort features shiny cantilevered pods and “transcendent” interiorsNewsProjectShebara

Dezeen: Shebara Resort features shiny cantilevered pods and “transcendent” interiors

The Shebara Resort has opened on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, featuring mirrored orbs developed by Killa Design and interiors…
GQ: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – How architect Shaun Killa created a new landmark for DubaiJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNewsProject

GQ: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – How architect Shaun Killa created a new landmark for Dubai

Architect Shaun Killa has created iconic buildings with projects such as the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Opera.…
Construction Business News: 25 Degrees Partners With Award-Winning Killa DesignNewsProject

Construction Business News: 25 Degrees Partners With Award-Winning Killa Design

25 Degrees has collaborated with Killa Design to develop two custom-designed ultra-luxury Signature Villas on Palm Jumeirah April 2025 Super…
designboom®: Inspired by Superyachts, Killa Design’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Resort Opens Doors Along Dubai ShorelineJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

designboom®: Inspired by Superyachts, Killa Design’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Resort Opens Doors Along Dubai Shoreline

KILLA DESIGN COMPLETES JUMEIRAH MARSA AL ARAB By Ravail Khan | March 2025Completing a trilogy of nautical hotels, Jumeirah Marsa…
Condé Nast: First Guest – Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, DubaiJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

Condé Nast: First Guest – Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai

The long-awaited Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is the final piece in Jumeirah’s nautical trilogy, joining the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel…
Globetrender: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab debuts with golden hour-inspired interiorsJumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

Globetrender: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab debuts with golden hour-inspired interiors

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab has launched on Jumeirah Beach, featuring a design inspired by superyachts, eleven diverse dining experiences and…
Khaleej Times: New 7-star hotel in Dubai? Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab ‘beyond conventional classifications’Jumeirah Marsa Al ArabNews

Khaleej Times: New 7-star hotel in Dubai? Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab ‘beyond conventional classifications’

The opening of the luxury hotel next to sail-shaped Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and wave-inspired Jumeirah Beach Hotel is the…