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Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Iconic Architecture Development in UAE – Design by Godwin Austen Johnson Architects
12 Mar 2018
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Design: Godwin Austen Johnson Architects
Location: Dubai, UAE
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Photos: Lester Ali
The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, is without doubt one of Dubai?s original iconic landmarks, so much so it has been emblemised on the 20 Dirham note. Standing proudly on the Creek it is one of the first buildings to greet you as you drive away from the airport.

It was designed to reflect reflect a modern interpretation of a traditional dhow in full sail capturing the essence of Dubai?s seafaring traditions and the majesty and simplicity of the lateen-rigged dhows as they sailed up and down the coastline of Dubai.
Managing Partner, Brian Johnson reminisces fondly of being given the opportunity to design the prestigious clubhouse.

?I knew from my experience of working with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum on the design of the Emirates Golf Clubhouse three or four years earlier that he would prefer an architectural style that would reflect Dubai so after visiting the site, which was adjacent to the Creek, I decided to base the design on the shape of the lateen sail of the traditional racing dhows that were such a thrill to watch.

The decision to adopt the lateen rig shape did pos...