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Location: Emirates Golf Club
Design: Brewer Smith Brewer Gulf

Recognised for its unique built form and its association with the Dubai Desert Classic, the Emirates Golf Club clubhouse, originally designed by Brewer Smith Brewer Gulf (BSBG) in 1987, is currently undergoing a refurbishment and upgrade of its facilities.

BSBG has once again been commissioned to lead the consultant team in designing and delivering a modern and functional upgrade to all interior spaces, including bars, restaurants, retail outlets, kitchens and other facilities.

BSBG’s new design of the clubhouse reconnects the interior spaces by minimising internal partitions within areas such as the family dining restaurant.

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Similarly, the Spike Bar, overlooking the lower terrace, has been opened up by relocating the bar to the rear and creating a large, flexible seating and buffet dining area adjacent to the large windows.

The new expansive internal layouts capitalise on the large vertical volumes provided by the iconic, Bedouin tent-inspired forms. Enhanced connectivity to the surrounding landscape is also key to the design’s success.

Challenges associated with working within a complex existing structure have been overcome by BSBG through detailed investigations and analysis during the design stage and a ‘hands on’, daily involvement with the contractor.

Materials and finishes such as rare granite, Italian marble, bespoke furniture and exotic timbers were chosen to create a modern, clean and airy interior, while maintaining a warm and welcoming ambiance which is essential to comfortable and inviting clubhouse design. Specialist lighting design complements warm timber finishes, providing a relaxing and non-confrontational space.

Complementing the extensive interior works is a major upgrade of the surrounding landscape, terraces, swimming pool and gymnasium. A new state-of-the-art wellness spa with seven treatment rooms is also under construction.

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