Sunshine Bay

Built on the central islet in the manmade archipelago of Al Marjan, Sunshine Bay is a sailboat-themed residential development standing 13 storeys tall and facing the vast Persian Gulf.

Sunshine Bay suggests the colour and shape of a yacht, with a white-and-silver podium at its base that resembles the dual skids of a catamaran and a tower whose curving balconies zig and zag much like an unfurled sail.

Its ground floor houses a lobby, which opens up to an atrium whose green-clad landscaping extends upwards across all levels, aiding in the vertical distribution of oxygenated air and creating a more pleasant interior climate.

Atop the ground floor sits the main tower, which contains the property’s 240 apartment units, with 20 units occupying each of the 12 floors above. Every unit is uniquely slanted at a 45-degree angle, which was a choice that arose as a clever workaround to the project’s limited lot size, as it is built on an elongated lot sandwiched between two large buildings.

As such, if it were to utilise a standard, rectangular structure, only its most rearward sections would have a view of the development’s adjacent waters.

Thus, MDL chose to orient the rooms in a slanted manner, creating Sunshine Bay’s signature undulating façade, which is formed by each unit’s large, curving balcony.

Finally, the rooftop level encompasses a small garden and walkway, all sheltered by a trellised roof.

Sunshine Bay is home to multiple gardens, offering a visual contrast to its surroundings and enhancing its microclimate. Moreover, water features are placed throughout, providing an eco-friendly solution to hot weather. This verdant approach aids Sunshine Bay towards meeting various sustainability standards, such as Dubai’s Estidama design initiative.

Serving as a tranquil oasis in the UAE’s urban and desert landscapes, Sunshine Bay offers luxurious amenities as well as first-class living spaces, encapsulating a property whose residents will be more than proud to call home.