Perched above Dubai Marina, this 350-key luxury hotel required a lighting strategy as sophisticated as its guest demographic. The brief called for a complete lighting solution across six distinct zones — from the triple-height lobby and fine-dining restaurants to the tranquil spa, conferencing facilities, and a dramatic exterior facade that would become part of the Dubai skyline.
Working alongside the hotel's international design studio, Yakeen provided full design-assist services, bespoke product development, and end-to-end ESMA/ECAS certification. Our tunable white technology allowed guest rooms to transition seamlessly from energising morning light to warm evening ambience, while the facade lighting system delivers a dynamic yet tasteful nocturnal presence on the marina.
With 24/7 operation and ambitious energy reduction targets, every fixture was specified for reliability, efficiency, and longevity — backed by our comprehensive 5-year warranty.
"The tunable white system in guest rooms has been a revelation. Guests comment on how the lighting feels 'just right' at every hour. ESMA approval went through first time — zero delays."
— Director of Engineering, Luxury Hotel GroupHospitality lighting is a study in contrast. A space that must feel intimate at dinner must also feel energising at breakfast. A corridor that must feel safe and welcoming must also feel luxurious. The challenge lay in balancing these competing requirements across six very different functional zones, all under a single unified control system:
We approached the project with a layered lighting philosophy — ambient, task, accent, and decorative layers working in harmony across each space. Every zone received its own carefully calibrated lighting prescription, unified by a DALI-2 control system that manages scenes, scheduling, and energy monitoring from a central interface.
Guest rooms feature our tunable white downlights, which smoothly transition from 2700K warm white in the evening to 4000K neutral white in the morning — supporting natural circadian rhythms and reducing the jetlag effect that business travellers frequently report. The system can be controlled from the bedside panel, via the guest's phone, or automatically through the hotel's PMS integration.
For the exterior facade, we specified DMX-controlled RGBW linear fixtures that create dynamic yet refined lighting scenes — from a warm amber glow in the evening to special-event colour schemes. All fixtures are IP66 rated and engineered for Dubai's extreme heat and humidity.
Design ApproachGreat hospitality lighting isn't about brightness — it's about layering. Every space in the hotel was designed with four overlapping lighting layers that create depth, dimension, and flexibility:
This layered approach means the same space can feel entirely different depending on the time of day and the scene selected — without changing a single fixture.
Zones CoveredTriple-height space with decorative pendants, wall grazing, and tunable cove lighting for day-to-night transition.
Tunable white downlights, bedside reading lights, and vanity lighting with CRI 95+ for true colour rendering.
Multiple dining concepts with custom track systems, decorative pendants, and scene-controlled ambient layers.
Ultra-warm 2400K lighting, colour-changing feature walls, and fully dimmable systems for treatment rooms.
Flexible ballroom and meeting spaces with tunable white, scene presets, and integration with AV systems.
IP66 RGBW linear fixtures with DMX control for dynamic facade scenes and special event lighting.
Premium recessed downlights with smooth tunable white from 2700K to 4000K. Deep regressed optic for UGR < 16 glare-free illumination. Flicker-free dimming down to 0.1%.
Recessed and surface-mount linear lighting for corridors, lobbies, and back-of-house. Custom lengths with truly seamless joints — no dark spots, no visible connectors.
IP66-rated linear facade fixtures with DMX control for dynamic colour scenes. Marine-grade aluminium housing with custom finish to match building architecture.
The hotel opened on schedule in Q4 2024 and has since received multiple industry accolades for its design. The lighting system's tunable white technology in guest rooms is consistently highlighted in guest reviews as a standout feature, and the energy performance has exceeded the client's sustainability targets.
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