DALMA ISLAND PROJECT

On-Going
DALMA ISLAND PROJECT
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dalma Island—a hidden gem of the Arabian Gul—presents a rare opportunity to deliver an iconic, future-ready destination that fuses authentic Emirati heritage with next-generation sustainable development. With 45 km² of land and roughly 80 km of pristine coastline, the island can be transformed into a modern oasis where cultural legacy and advanced innovation coexist in harmony, setting a global benchmark for responsible luxury.
Historically a pivotal maritime pearling hub, Dalma Island retains exceptional cultural assets, including Al-Sarouq Fortress and the Dalma Museum, along with preserved heritage residences that reflect generations of hospitality, trade, and regional connectivity. Its crystal-clear waters, unspoiled beaches, turtle nesting grounds, coral reefs, and historic shipwrecks further position the island as a premier eco-tourism and marine discovery destination.
The master plan adopts a heritage-centered central axis—drawing inspiration from the spatial clarity of Beijing’s historic symmetry—to connect luxury residences, resorts, underground plazas, cultural landmarks, green corridors, and mobility networks in a coherent, legible urban flow. Nature-responsive Arabian modernism, floating oasis resorts, and preserved vistas are paired with advanced net-zero infrastructure: geothermal systems, including SyphonTherm™, solar technologies, water recycling, and energy storage. The underground Da Vinci Intelligent Net Zero Bio Farm, an AI-enabled, fully automated, net-zero system integrating vertical farming with shallow-sea aquaculture—strengthening food security, diversifying the economy, and establishing Dalma Island as a model for resilient, sustainable living.
