Nad Al Sheba Mall, Dubai

• Project:
  Nad Al Sheba Mall
• Location:
  Dubai
• Client:
  Nakheel (Dubai Holding)
• Architects:
  Gensler, AE7
• Lighting Design:
  UMAYA Lighting Design
• Photography:
  Jimmy Azouri
• Lighting Concept:
  The lighting was designed to create a warm, welcoming, and human-oriented atmosphere. A key objective was to visually balance the main building with elements of the surrounding environment through light, including a small contemporary mosque located within the same site.

  The façade lighting of the mall is intentionally restrained and minimalistic, executed in warm white light to enhance the architectural form without visual overload. The only deliberate contrast is provided by the interior lighting of the glazed atriums, designed in neutral white light to emphasize transparency and depth.

  Linear lighting solutions by INTILED, featuring a custom mounting system (SLIM series), accentuate the façade as well as the ceilings of the atrium spaces.
• Details:
  Nad Al Sheba Mall is a new retail destination located in the rapidly developing Nad Al Sheba district of Dubai. It is conceived as a multifunctional lifestyle hub where visitors can shop, dine, work out, play, and enjoy everyday leisure. The mall has quickly become a focal point for residents of surrounding communities, including Meydan, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Majan, and others.

  The architecture of the building is minimalist and self-sufficient, with strong emphasis placed on the surrounding landscape and urban context. Particular attention is given to the long vehicular approach road that curves along the façade, allowing visitors to experience both the site and the building progressively before arrival.