Therme Dubai - Island In The Sky, UAE, project: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Dubai and Therme Group Unveil Revolutionary Urban Oasis: Therme Dubai - Island in The Sky signed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The project represents an innovative model of an urban oasis that combines quality of life, respect for the landscape and culture. Located in Zabeel Park, beside the Royal Palace in the heart of Dubai the project will span over 46,000 square meters with a 100-meter-tall-structure and will welcome 1.7 million visitors per year, setting a new standard for holistic and everyday well-being.
Transforming Dubai’s skyline and offering breathtaking views of the city, Therme Dubai – Islands in the Sky’s pioneering features include botanical gardens suspended from the air, stacked terraces, and cascading pools where guests can enjoy restorative thermal and mineral waters – as well as cultural events and social spaces. “Elevated high above the concerns of everyday urban life, Therme Dubai is an oasis in the sky – says Elizabeth Diller. It emerges from the lake of a revitalized Zabeel Park as a series of botanical islands stacked into a tower. Each island is a platform for thermal pools, decks, and verdant indoor and outdoor vegetation; each offers a distinctive atmosphere; and each is oriented toward the dramatic view of the Dubai skyline. Guests are immersed in unique environments—warm and cool, wet and dry, the intense heat of saunas and steam rooms and the ambient temperature of thermal pools and cool mineral pools. By day, the atmosphere is contemplative and relaxing. By night, the spaces come alive with music, artistic performances and events.”
Therme Dubai – Islands in the Sky will also harness Therme Group’s cutting-edge sustainable innovations and technologies to minimize environmental impact while maximizing community benefits. The resort will recycle 90% of the water used in its thermal pools, while 80% of the fresh air and cooling needs will be met through clean energy sources. In addition, the project will implement smart resource management and advanced energy-efficient systems, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint.
