Selected Projects:
Healthcare
MOHAMED BIN RASHID ACADEMIC
MEDICAL CENTER DUBAIHEALTHCARECITY - DUBAI, UAE
“The first Harvard medical postgraduate institution located abroad, the HMSDC provides a crucial link
between Harvard Medical School‘s international faculty, a global network of academic leaders, and the
academic and clinical work being performed at DHCC.”- dhcc.ae.
The bold architectural language used in the design of the Medical Center makes it a statement building.
Adorned with elements of the regions architecture, the form is inspired by the growing development of
Dubai’s architecture with a touch of traditionalism. The entrance is designed in order to be welcoming
and grand at the same time. It aims to invite people in and to create a learning hub for growth in the
medical field. The School also houses conference pools and the large hi-tech Al Maktoum Medical
Library. Great care is given to both architecture & landscape to provide a productive environment for
postgraduate studies.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of record for the project, and were
responsible for all project phases from the design development stage to the end of the
construction supervision stage.
Client
Dubai International Properties (DHCC)
BUA
54,190 sq.m.
Type
2B+G+8
Academic Center
Status
Complete
Date
2006 - 2013
DUBAI HEALTH CARE CITY BUILDINGS
DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY - DUBAI, UAE
The first of many projects by A&B at Dubai Healthcare City, this large commercial and health facility
complex houses clinics, offices, and laboratories. The project follows the Mediterranean character of
Dubai Healthcare City, with terraces, sloped roofs, elaborate volumes and bright colors.
The stylistic approach helps it to blend in with the existing healthcare city and present itself as an
opportunity to deliver good healthcare facilities for all. Open terraces integrated with voids, windows
and plenty of natural daylight helps the overall healing process for patients. Overall, the project was
designed to adhere to the requirements and needs of a good state of the art health facility.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the project, and were responsible for all project
phases from the concept design stage to the end of the construction supervision stage.
Client
Dubai Health Care City
BUA
30,253 sq.m.
Type
2B+G+8
Offices, Clinics
and Retail
Status
Complete
Date
2004 - 2008
ASTER HOSPITAL
AL QUSAIS - DUBAI, UAE
The Aster Hospital in Al Qusais blurs the boundaries
between research and healthcare delivery while elevating
patient care experiences through creative technology
integration, access to nature and beautiful interior and
exterior spaces. The organized nature of the exterior
spaces and landscaping translates to the interior spaces
to create an intentional and natural flow and connection
between the exterior and interior spaces.
The volume and massing structure of the building is
designed to be relaxing and inviting for the reception of
the hospital’s visitors and users. The hospital’s design
utilizes an elegant palette of materials in order to establish a
minimalistic look as well as minimize heat gain through the
introduction of horizontal and vertical louvers.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect
of the project, and were responsible for all project
phases from the concept design stage to the end of the
construction supervision stage.
Client
Niwa Real Estate LLC
BUA
21,798 sq.m.
Type 3B+G+11
163 Keys Hotel
Status
Complete
Date
2016
AMERICAN HOSPITAL
OUD METHA - DUBAI, UAE
Client
M/s. Mohammed and Obaid Al Mulla LLC
BUA
114,338 sq.m.
Type
2B+G+7
Hospital
Status
Complete
Date
2008 - 2010
The expansion of the existing American Hospital in Dubai is comprised of a 7 storey building that has been designed to
the highest standards of architecture. The design of the expansion has a central atrium that provides natural light in to
the corridors and rooms along with a state of the art operation theater, and a treatment of concern, which are provided
on the lower floor. As for the upper floors, they feature fully equipped in-patient & ICU rooms.
The landscape around the development is designed to promote the overall health perspective of the Hospital. The
greenery designed does not only promote recovery but also elevates the design of the building, bringing a soothing
touch to the overall environment of the project. The building’s form utilizes materiality, color and mass in order to create
a building with an intriguing architectural style and language that combines contemporary architecture with classical
design elements.
While the hospital’s design was not developed by the team at Arif and Bintoak, A&B were the architect of record for
the project and were responsible for local authority approvals & site supervision.
OBESITY CENTER AT DHCC
DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY - DUBAI, UAE
The obesity medical clinic is a major private healthcare facility that is located on a prominent,
corner-plot, at the center of Dubai’s Health Care City. The hospital incorporates the latest
technological advances in healthcare treatment facilities and advanced IT support systems.
The clinic’s design combines simple design elements and massing structure in order to
establish a clean design that is simple and informal. The design also incorporates soothing
earthy colors in order to help the project fit into the urban context that it sits in and blend with
the surrounding streetscape.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the project, and were responsible for
all project phases from the concept design stage to the end of the construction supervision
stage.
Client
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib
BUA
13,492 sq.m.
Type
2B+G+3
Clinic
Status
Complete
Date
2004 - 2007
HOSPITAL AT DHCC
DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY - DUBAI, UAE
Since the second half of twentieth century up today, the architectural design of hospital buildings has faced great changes. These
changes are coming from the vital role that these types of buildings will play in city context and society as urban features. A&B’s proposal
for the hospital was informed by the architectural heritage of its setting, and seeks to reinterpret the ideas, colors and ornamentation that
have been traditionally used to build homes and villages in the region.
From a healthcare delivery perspective, each of the rooms at this DHCC hospital includes ample space for family involvement, and
expansive windows offering some of the best views of the city. Importantly, the entire building is designed following universal design
principles, and impressively, the vast majority of the rooms in the building were designed following a small number of standardized
room templates. The creation of such an incredible healthcare facility required our design team to look at the project from numerous
perspectives, but we leveraged our health expertise to always keep patient experience at the forefront. The interiors are designed in a
way that humanizes the ‘treatment machine’ character of a hospital environment, while at the same time respecting the technical and
normative constraints of such an establishment. Large windows allow different sections to relate to one another in an interplay of near
and far views.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the project, and were responsible for all project phases from the
concept design stage to the end of the construction supervision stage.
Client
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib
BUA
26,763 sq.m.
Type
3B+G+6
Hospital
Status
Complete
Date
2012 - 2015
HOSPITAL AT DHCC
DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY - DUBAI, UAE
During the first steps of the design process of the Aster Hospital, the team drew together
specialist design skills with local experience and expertise to deliver the vision of the new
hospital, which centred on creating a modern state-of-the-art healthcare facility located in the
heart of the city, allowing it to service the needs of the region’s populations.
The interior spaces are designed to have a calming atmosphere in order to provide the
hospital’s users with a sense of peace and serenity. A large amount of the facades is dedicated
to having windows in order to maximize the natural sunlight that washes over the interior
spaces of the Aster Hospital. Furthermore, cool shades of color were incorporated into the
interior design of the hospital in order to help in generating a tranquil environment within the
hospital. Finally, the inclusion of lush landscaping in the hospital’s exterior spaces provides the
hospital with a soothing aura.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the project, and were responsible
for all project phases from the concept design stage to the end of the construction
supervision stage.
Client
Abdulqader Abdulwahed
Abdulrahman Al Sharafi / Hamad
Abdulkarim Nasrullah Al Arif
BUA
16,932 sq.m.
Type
2B+G+5
Hospital
Status
Complete
Date
2011 - 2014
