Marina Shores, Dubai, United Arab Emirates  

A premium high-rise tower overlooking the Dubai Marina Canal, designed to deliver high-end residential living with vibrant podium amenities.

Client

U+A Architecture

Project date

2021-2024

The proposed development comprises a single high-rise tower with panoramic views of the Dubai Marina Canal. The structure reaches a height of 204 metres (2B plus G plus 55) and incorporates a three-level shared podium parking superstructure along with two basement levels. The upper podium level opens directly to the south-facing promenade, offering seamless public access and enhanced urban connectivity.

The opportunity

Marina Shores is designed to serve as a luxury residential destination supported by generous retail frontage along the promenade. The podium level includes landscaped areas, lounge facilities and a rooftop swimming pool that enhance the overall lifestyle experience. U+A Architecture appointed Zutari to provide full engineering consultancy services for the tower and podium.

What we did

Zutari delivered comprehensive design services covering schematic to detailed design stages. The engineering scope included structural, civil, geotechnical and façade engineering for both the main tower and podium structure. The team ensured that the proposed 200 metre tower met the required performance standards while supporting the architectural vision for an elegant and efficient residential landmark.

Services Provided:

  • Structural engineering

  • Civil engineering

  • Geotechnical engineering

  • Façade engineering

Marina Shores rises along the Dubai Marina Canal, offering high-end residential units complemented by premium podium amenities and retail activation.

The outcome

Through integrated engineering solutions, Zutari contributed to a well-coordinated and robust tower design that supports premium residential use while responding to the specific constraints of the Dubai Marina setting. The final design enhances the liveability and visual identity of the precinct.

Marina Shores represents a modern, high-quality addition to the Dubai Marina skyline, designed to deliver an elevated residential experience supported by strong engineering foundations.

A refined residential tower shaped through coordinated engineering and a clear architectural vision.

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