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Location: Meydan Hotel
Design: Teo A Khing Design Consultants

Two unavoidable influences shaped the design of the Meydan Hotel.

The hotel’s unique location – towering over one of the world’s most prestigious racetracks – called for a design scheme infused with equine references. At the same time, Teo A. Khing Design Consultants, the firm responsible for the architecture and interior design of the project, wanted to ensure that the hotel stayed true to its cultural context.

As such, the design embraces local influences and traditions, as well as the region’s Bedouin heritage. “The eclectic combination of horse and local culture, with a touch of modernity, created several possibilities for a genuinely unique design which is most appropriate only for the Meydan,” explained Teo Ah Khing, managing director of the Dubai branch of Teo A Khing Design Consultants.

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A flowing canopy at the ground level of the hotel, on the trackside, is a modern imitation of an Islamic tapestry wall hanging. In this instance, metal is used as a defining element to create a sleek, contemporary interpretation of a highly traditional concept.

In the hotel lobby, monumental arching pillars mimic the fronds of the ubiquitous palm tree – a fundamental and recurring motif in local Bedouin culture.

“Arabic geometry, which is a regular design feature in the region, was represented by the regular use of horseshoe patterns in the interiors – a contextual reference to the Arabians and to the Meydan racecourse,” Khing said.

Throughout the interior, a rich colour scheme was complemented by a palette of luxurious materials.

“The colour scheme focused on three main colours, gold, black and silver, which convey a strong sense of richness and modern sophistication. These elements were complemented by the warm tones of fabrics, leather and timber. The combination of textured and smoothed surfaces produced an eclectic design that is modern, timeless and elegant,” said Khing.

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