# Lacy Bazaarchitecture Rak Jebel Al Jais Resort is Wedged Into the Dubai Mountains By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizaarecheticture-lacy-dam-wedges-into-the-dubai-mountains References: [oma.eu](http://www.oma.eu/index.php?option=com_projects&view=project&id=445&Itemid=10) Did you know that Dubai has mountains? While Dubai suffers through the credit crisis, designers are heading for the hills for the next outlandish development. Villas and housing units, a dam-like hotel and bridge will cling to the side of the mountains for the Rak Jebel Al Jais Mountain Resort. The wedge-shaped portion of the resort hangs over the valley and is another hotel and public area for concerts and events. **Implications** - Dubai continues it's ascent to real-life, virtual fantasyland. No wonder the place is the hallowed ground of international businessmen, wealthy oil tycoons, and socialites of all races, shapes and sizes. If it's a place you can afford to go, I don't know why anyone would want to leave. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mountain Resort Development:** The Rak Jebel Al Jais Mountain Resort in Dubai showcases the trend of developing luxury resorts in mountainous regions. - **Architectural Innovation:** The Lacy Bazaarchitecture design of the resort demonstrates the trend of pushing the boundaries of architectural creativity. - **Destination Fantasy Land:** Dubai's ongoing trend of creating real-life, virtual fantasylands is exemplified by the Rak Jebel Al Jais Resort. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of mountain resort development by creating unique and luxurious accommodations in mountainous regions. - **Architecture:** The architectural industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating lacy bazaarchitecture designs into their projects, pushing the boundaries of traditional architecture. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from Dubai's trend of destination fantasy lands by offering unique and immersive experiences to attract visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardh-architect.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Highway-Side Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper.md) - [Plaza-Surrounding Housing Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-residence.md) - [Luxurious Sandstone Desert Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bab-al-shams.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md)