{"id":11506,"date":"2026-02-20T15:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-%c2%93jewel%c2%94-facade-and-lifestyle-hotel-by-mma-projects\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:39:18","slug":"mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-%c2%93jewel%c2%94-facade-and-lifestyle-hotel-by-mma-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/en\/mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-%c2%93jewel%c2%94-facade-and-lifestyle-hotel-by-mma-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Mama Shelter Business Bay Dubai: \u0093jewel\u0094 facade and lifestyle hotel by MMA Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1695\"> In Dubai, in the Business Bay district, the pop and unconventional language of MAMA Shelter meets the Italian design of MMA Projects. The result is <strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1413\"> Mama Shelter Business Bay Hotel and Branded Apartments <\/strong> : <strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1466\"> the brand&#8217;s first presence in the United Arab Emirates <\/strong> and, at the same time, <strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1532\"> the first MAMA Shelter aparthotel in the world <\/strong> . A project <strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1565\"> 4 stars (2025) <\/strong> that works on a double scale &#8211; skyline and daily life &#8211; and transforms the facade and common spaces into a declaration of identity. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2234\"> MMA Projects, between project culture and international dimension <\/h2>\n<p> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/led-colorati-sulla-facciata-mama-shelter-business-bay.jpg\" alt=\"led colorati pop sulla facciata mama shelter business bay\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/led-colorati-sulla-facciata-mama-shelter-business-bay.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/led-colorati-sulla-facciata-mama-shelter-business-bay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/led-colorati-sulla-facciata-mama-shelter-business-bay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/led-colorati-sulla-facciata-mama-shelter-business-bay-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/led-colorati-sulla-facciata-mama-shelter-business-bay-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2732\"> MMA Projects is a multidisciplinary and multicultural architecture and design studio based in Milan. He works internationally in sectors ranging from residential to commercial, from retail to hospitality, with an approach that seeks a balance between functionality and poetry, technical competence and aesthetic refinement. In his vision, the shapes tend towards the essence, the palettes remain sober, and the attention to natural materials and craftsmanship becomes part of the story. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2820\"> Mama Shelter Business Bay, a hotel-apartment that behaves like a destination <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3065\"> Mama Shelter Business Bay Hotel Apartment presents itself as an urban destination: comfort, originality and a sense of community intertwine to redefine hospitality, catering and entertainment, bringing the &#8220;MAMA style&#8221; into the metropolis. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3126\"> Facade as an urban jewel: the architectural concept <\/h2>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facciata-nera-lamelle-verticali-led-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai.jpg\" alt=\"mama shelter business bay facciata nera\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facciata-nera-lamelle-verticali-led-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facciata-nera-lamelle-verticali-led-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facciata-nera-lamelle-verticali-led-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facciata-nera-lamelle-verticali-led-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/facciata-nera-lamelle-verticali-led-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3650\"> The volume of the building is enhanced by a precise idea: treating the facade as a precious texture, <strong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3260\"> &#8220;like a jewel&#8221; <\/strong> . The inspiration comes from the desire to create a vibrant and engaging presence in the Dubai skyline, capable of translating the dynamic and fluid energy of the brand into architecture. For MMA Projects, the facade becomes a true canvas: it reflects the diversity of the city and the ambition to offer memorable experiences, up to declaring the most radical objective \u0097 <strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3649\"> to create a work of art <\/strong> . <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3692\"> Vertical slats and fluid movement <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"4068\"> The selected design works on <strong data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3748\"> vertical slats <\/strong> which slowly transform into a more fluid pattern in the central part of the main facade. It is a choice that differs from static facades: here the theme is movement, energy, a surface that &#8220;changes&#8221; like a natural pattern &#8211; from the wind on the water to the soft and evolving design of the dunes. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4117\"> Black in Dubai, an intentional decision <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4359\"> The black palette &#8211; unconventional in the local context &#8211; is a stance. It serves to make the tower stand out from the lighter tones of the surrounding buildings and to create a clear visual impact, consistent with the boldness of the brand. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4402\"> LEDs, sparkle and a \u0093diamond\u0094 podium <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4728\"> The vertical decoration is emphasized by <strong data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4470\"> LEDs that illuminate in spots <\/strong>, to amplify the &#8220;precious stone&#8221; sparkle effect. The lower end of the facade, however, is designed with a <strong data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4627\"> multifaceted and reflective <\/strong> motif, like a diamond: a base that captures light and glances, and completes the narrative of the &#8220;jewel&#8221;. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4766\"> Light as identity, without excess <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"5239\"> At night, the illuminated slats amplify the personality of the building: thefacade appears pulsating, alive, theatrical. Lighting design is treated as part of architectural design, with a clear objective: to obtain a subtle but impactful effect, enhancing the fluid movement of the slats <strong data-start=\"5083\" data-end=\"5123\"> without generating light pollution <\/strong>. The result arises from the collaboration between the creativity of the MMA Projects team and specialized technical skills. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5287\"> Materials and performance in the desert climate <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5740\"> The facade had to be not only iconic, but also functional: in Dubai resistance and maintenance are not details. For this reason, durable and low-maintenance materials were selected, such as <strong data-start=\"5495\" data-end=\"5514\"> glass and steel <\/strong>, suitable for the desert climate. The large windows favor natural lighting in the interior; the slat system also performs a <strong data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5685\"> solar shading function <\/strong>, contributing to the energy efficiency of the building. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5742\" data-end=\"5795\"> Architecture and landscape: the integration of greenery <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"6164\"> The facade also becomes an element of connection between inside and outside thanks to the introduction of vegetation and transparencies that reflect the surrounding environment. Integrating greenery in a complex urban and climatic context like Dubai requires targeted choices: <strong data-start=\"6068\" data-end=\"6089\"> resistant plants <\/strong> and green wall systems capable of adapting to desert conditions. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6166\" data-end=\"6228\"> Interior design development: the synergy between brand and studio <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6230\" data-end=\"6696\"> The interiors take shape from a synergy between the MAMA Shelter creative team &#8211; responsible for the aesthetic and narrative vision &#8211; and MMA Projects, which supports the development with a strategic contribution on a technical and regulatory level. The studio acts as a developer and local partner expert in the standards required by the Emirati market, translating visual ideas into achievable and compliant solutions, for an iconic but also technically solid and sustainable project. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6698\" data-end=\"6764\"> A \u0093social podium\u0094: why the common areas are on the first floors <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"7207\"> An unusual choice for Dubai becomes a distinctive sign: placing the common areas on the first floors of the building. Restaurants, bars, swimming pools, lounges and even an outdoor cinema are transformed into accessible and open spaces, in line with the Mama philosophy. The level facing outside and in dialogue with the street becomes an <strong data-start=\"7096\" data-end=\"7119\"> elevated square <\/strong>: it avoids the isolation of the exclusive rooftop and offers a model of inclusive hospitality. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7209\" data-end=\"7263\"> Ground floor, double lobby and continuity of spaces <\/h3>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lobby-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-ingresso-accoglienza.jpg\" alt=\"lobby hotel mama shelter business colorata ingresso e accoglienza\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lobby-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-ingresso-accoglienza.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lobby-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-ingresso-accoglienza-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lobby-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-ingresso-accoglienza-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lobby-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-ingresso-accoglienza-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lobby-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-ingresso-accoglienza-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7265\" data-end=\"7695\"> From the entrance, the project defines two paths: a lobby for the private apartments and one for the hotel rooms, so as to guarantee differentiated functionality and a tailor-made experience. In the lobby you immediately enter the &#8220;Mama mood&#8221;: pop, vibrant, ironic atmosphere, with bold colors and textures. Continuous display windows, soft light and a sense of warmth transform the welcome into a visual and sensorial experience. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7697\" data-end=\"7964\"> The two lobbies connect to the brasserie and the restaurant, in a fluid path that crosses the main common areas: spaces designed for guests and passers-by, overlooking the street, to open the hotel to the city and build an active dialogue with the urban context. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7966\" data-end=\"8013\"> First floor, modular offices and meeting rooms <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8015\" data-end=\"8284\"> The first floor houses offices, four meeting rooms and a break room with servicebar. The meeting rooms adopt movable walls that allow flexible configurations; the adjacent environments become modular and transformable, from private meetings to group meetings. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8286\" data-end=\"8334\"> Third floor, the suspended swimming pool square <\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piscina-terzo-piano-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai.jpg\" alt=\"piscina mama shelter business bay\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piscina-terzo-piano-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piscina-terzo-piano-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piscina-terzo-piano-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piscina-terzo-piano-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piscina-terzo-piano-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8336\" data-end=\"8769\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/palestra-attrezzata-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai.jpg\" alt=\"palestra attrezzata con vista skyline\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/palestra-attrezzata-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/palestra-attrezzata-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/palestra-attrezzata-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/palestra-attrezzata-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/palestra-attrezzata-mama-shelter-business-bay-dubai-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> The third floor is the social heart of the building: not only a distribution hub, but a relational fulcrum. Four swimming pools coexist here, each with a specific identity; one area is designed for families and children, with more private spaces and a playful element such as the ice cream tuk tuk. Next door, an \u00e0 la carte restaurant surrounded by greenery, an equipped gym and two wellness areas for treatments and massages complete the experience. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8771\" data-end=\"8969\"> The third and fourth floors are connected internally (elevators) and externally via an imposing architectural staircase, a scenographic gesture that reinforces the continuity and relationship between levels. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8971\" data-end=\"9019\"> Fourth floor, entertainment and catering <\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bar-lounge-mama-shelter-business-bay-business-bay-dubai.jpg\" alt=\"bar mama shelter atmosfera pop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bar-lounge-mama-shelter-business-bay-business-bay-dubai.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bar-lounge-mama-shelter-business-bay-business-bay-dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bar-lounge-mama-shelter-business-bay-business-bay-dubai-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bar-lounge-mama-shelter-business-bay-business-bay-dubai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bar-lounge-mama-shelter-business-bay-business-bay-dubai-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9021\" data-end=\"9449\"> The external staircase leads to the fourth floor: show kitchen and grill, lounge with bar, stage for live concerts, a more private secret bar and a second brasserie. The vertical distribution also responds to the needs of the aparthotel: in the hotel part the lift lobbies are smaller, while in the common areas they are enlarged, encouraging meeting and sharing between the residential and hotel soul, while maintaining differentiated access. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"9451\" data-end=\"9522\"> Rooms and apartments: Dubai view, Mama style, Middle East standard <\/h2>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-vista-skyline-dubai.jpg\" alt=\"camera mama shelter colori vivaci\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-vista-skyline-dubai.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-vista-skyline-dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-vista-skyline-dubai-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-vista-skyline-dubai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-hotel-mama-shelter-business-bay-vista-skyline-dubai-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-appartamento-mama-shelter-branded-apartments-interni-pop.jpg\" alt=\"camera mama shelter business bay stile contemporaneo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-appartamento-mama-shelter-branded-apartments-interni-pop.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-appartamento-mama-shelter-branded-apartments-interni-pop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-appartamento-mama-shelter-branded-apartments-interni-pop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-appartamento-mama-shelter-branded-apartments-interni-pop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.archieinteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/camera-appartamento-mama-shelter-branded-apartments-interni-pop-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9524\" data-end=\"9953\"> On the upper floors, rooms and apartments overlook the city. The Mama Shelter style returns even in private spaces: bright colors and bold textures for a dynamic and welcoming atmosphere. The contribution of MMA Projects is decisive in the technical translation of design solutions, transforming the furnishings designed by the brand into engineered elements compliant with the standards required by the Middle East market. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"9955\" data-end=\"9976\"> Credits and contacts <\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9978\" data-end=\"10265\"> <strong data-start=\"9978\" data-end=\"9994\"> MMA Projects <\/strong> \u0096 Via Paganini 18\/20, 20825 Barlassina (MB) Italy \u0096 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"10048\" data-end=\"10068\"> info@mmaprojects.com <\/a> \u0096 www.mmaprojects.com <br data-start=\"10090\" data-end=\"10093\" \/> <strong data-start=\"10093\" data-end=\"10115\"> PR &amp; Communication <\/strong> : OGS PR and Communication \u0096 Via Koristka 3, Milan 20154 Italy \u0096 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"10182\" data-end=\"10207\"> info@ogscommunication.com <\/a> \u0096 www.ogscommunication.com \/ press.ogscommunication.com <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"10267\" data-end=\"10306\"> Questions and answers about the project <\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"10308\" data-end=\"10380\"> Who signed the fa\u00e7ade project and the architectural development? <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10381\" data-end=\"10509\"> MMA Projects handled Facade Design, Lead Architect and ID Development, in collaboration with consultants and project operators. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"10511\" data-end=\"10558\"> How many rooms and apartments are planned? <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10559\" data-end=\"10617\"> The project includes <strong data-start=\"10579\" data-end=\"10593\"> 197 rooms <\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"10596\" data-end=\"10616\"> 203 apartments <\/strong> . <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"10619\" data-end=\"10667\"> What is the distinctive element of the facade? <\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10668\" data-end=\"10835\"> A black leather with vertical slats that transform into a fluid pattern, an LED system for a \u0093sparkling\u0094 effect and a faceted base, like a diamond. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Dubai, in the Business Bay district, the pop and unconventional language of MAMA Shelter meets the Italian design of MMA Projects. 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