# Sculptural Luxury Hotels Zaha Hadid Designed the ME Dubai Hotel in Her Signature Style By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/me-dubai-hotel References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/08/06/zaha-hadid-interior-me-dubai-hotel-crest-installation-london-design-festival/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/) London-based architect Zaha Hadid designed the exterior and interior for the ME Dubai Hotel, a project which features [sculptural balconies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort) and her London Design Festival installation. Located in the Burj Khalifa district, the hotel stands next to the [world's tallest building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil). Of the hotel's 100 rooms, four penthouses will be equipped with double-height living areas, bespoke furniture and entry to private terraces located on the roof. However, every room will feature the [fluid, curvaceous style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space) that characterizes Hadid's design aesthetic. Upon entrance, guests are greeted with a reception area located underneath a glazed void, which effectively divides the building in two. Balconies are created by a metallic feature, located next to the reception, that branches out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sculptural Architecture:** Innovative architects are exploring the use of unconventional shapes and materials to create visually striking structures with unique guest experiences. - **Luxury Hospitality:** Hotels are focusing on providing high-end amenities, personalized experiences, and unique designs to cater to demanding travelers seeking exclusivity and extravagance. - **Fluid Design:** Designers are experimenting with fluid, organic shapes, and patterns to create designs characterized by smooth lines and curves that evoke a sense of dynamism and movement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Innovative hotel design solutions and guest experiences represent an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for unique and immersive experiences that blur the lines between leisure, work, and lifestyle. - **Architecture and Design:** The use of sculptural elements and fluid design principles can help architects and designers create more visually engaging and sustainable buildings that stand out from traditional architecture. - **Luxury Goods and Services:** Luxury brands and service providers can leverage sculptural architecture and fluid design principles to reinforce their brand DNA and provide exclusive and memorable customer experiences that go beyond aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Baroque Rome Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romeo-hotel-roma.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Sculptural Dynamic London Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-hotel.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [City-Overlooking Tranquil Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellustar.md) - [Ribbon-Like Dynamic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md)