Nawayef

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design Middle East
  • Company/Firm
    Wimberly Interiors
  • Lead Designer
    Deepu Mahboobani
  • Other Designer(s)
    Ryan Mabuhay, Suhada Ersalle, Edgar Gonzales, Daniel Estrada, Aaron Koh
  • Architect
    WATG
  • Interior Designer
    Wimberly Interiors
  • Photo Credit
    WATG/ Modon
  • Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Project Date
    2027
  • Developer
    Modon
  • Project Link

Nawayef Villas herald a new way of luxury living, advancing Abu Dhabi’s vision to elevate the Emirate’s global prestige. Perched on hilltops with sweeping sea views and privacy, the design is a contemporary interpretation of the midcentury modern style.

Crafted as a symphony of modern finesse and timeless allure, the villa opens up within to the expansive views outwards with a triple-volume arrival hall that echoes the exterior’s vernacular façade. Celebrating the sea’s endless horizon, spaces are designed to frame serenity and opulence. From its luxurious pool deck to the infinity edge pool, every element bridges histories and horizons, providing a vernacular experience of luxury amidst the Hudayriyat hills.

Crafted as an exquisite journey of blending tradition with modernity, the interior spaces are curated to be visually captivating yet evoke a sense of exclusivity and tranquility. Each element, from grandeur statements, the texture of the materials to the play of light within the spaces, was chosen to inspire serenity and elegance. Designed to be more than homes, they are sanctuaries where every detail contributes to a narrative of luxury and comfort for high end living.

Bio
Founded in Honolulu in 1945 by George ‘Pete’ Wimberly, WATG is the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design. Comprising five studios – Advisory, Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape and Wimberly Interiors, WATG design spaces that respect, protect and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for clients and communities. As of 2023, its global yet local team across offices in Honolulu, Tustin (California), Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore and Shanghai – has designed and delivered over 500 built projects in 170 countries.

Other prizes
AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE 1981-83 Cycle Tanjong Jara Resort, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2019 2019 Hotel + Leisure Completed Buildings - Shortlisted Nobu Hotel Los Cabos SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Gold Award 2019 2019 Jinshuo Hotel + Resort, China CREDAWARD 2020, Mixed-Use Silver The Ritz-Carlton Xi'an Mixed-Use AHEAD GLOBAL 2022, Transport / Winner Belmond Venice-Simplon-Orient Express PARIS DESIGN AWARDS 2022 2022 Urban Design - International La Cadiere Lake City, China The International Hotel & Property Awards 2023 Best Hotel Design APAC Yanbai Villa, Beijing China HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE 2023 2023 Best Suites Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express