Al Ghurair Collection marks a new era for Al Ghurair Development, a super-prime residential portfolio guided by the purpose of Al Ghurair, created to deliver the ultimate expression of living in Dubai.

For over six decades, Al Ghurair has evolved alongside Dubai, contributing to its growth and progress since 1960. Today, that legacy continues through a timely expansion into the ultra-prime residential sphere, shaping homes that reflect the city’s ambition towards transformative progress and growing international appeal.

Collaborating with globally acclaimed architects and design thinkers, Al Ghurair Collection envisions and crafts the future landmarks of Dubai. Each development demonstrates originality, defined by an obsession with detail, where every space is functional, beautiful and enduring. Beyond the architecture, these are homes designed for residents to live, connect, and find comfort in spaces that have been intuitively designed.

Al Ghurair Collection represents the meeting point of wisdom and innovation, more than 60 years of experience reimagined through the lens of modern design practicalities. Every residence carries a purpose: to create better places for people, built with longevity in mind and designed to remain part of Dubai’s evolving story for generations to come.

Kigumi-Inspired Design at Wedyan Dubai

Kigumi (木組み) is a centuries-old technique from Japan where interlocking wooden pieces are crafted without nails and assembled with such precision that no metal fasteners are needed. This method has preserved Japan's most iconic wooden structures through earthquakes, typhoons, and the passage of time.

For renowned architect Kengo Kuma, ‘kigumi’ represents far more than construction methodology. It embodies a philosophy of lightness, transparency, and profound dialogue with nature, principles that define his approach to contemporary architecture.

At Wedyan, Kengo Kuma's first masterpiece in the UAE, these principles find new expressions through custom kigumi-inspired wine cellars featured in every residence. The wooden lattice design serves as both functional storage and architectural statement, a living example of how furniture can become architecture.

Just as Kengo Kuma sees no boundaries between architecture and interiors, the cellar becomes a natural extension of Wedyan's design language. Each joint speaks of craftsmanship, continuity, and care.

Tradition Reinterpreted into Contemporary Homes

The ‘kigumi’ cellar exemplifies Wedyan's commitment to timeless craft. While Dubai's skyline is majorly defined by glass and steel, Wedyan stands apart with its organic materiality and attention to heritage techniques. The wooden lattice cellar serves as a daily reminder that true luxury honours the past while embracing the future.

This custodian of tradition has been thoughtfully reinterpreted for contemporary life. Residents can engage with a piece of architectural history, experiencing firsthand the precision and artistry that has defined craftsmanship in Japan for centuries.

Kengo Kuma's Holistic Design Philosophy

For Kengo Kuma, architecture, interiors, and furniture exist on a continuum, each informing and enhancing the other. His design demonstrates this integrated approach, where functional elements become an artistic focal point that reinforces the building's connection to nature and craft.

This philosophy extends throughout Wedyan's 149 residences, from the cascading façade inspired by Middle Eastern valleys to the teahouse-inspired pavilions exclusive

to select residences. Every detail reflects a commitment to harmony between architecture, people, and environment.

Experience Kigumi Craftsmanship at Wedyan

Wedyan offers more than luxury waterfront living along the Dubai Canal, it provides an opportunity to live within architectural artistry. The kigumi-inspired cellar in every residence represents this commitment: where ancient techniques inform modern design, and every detail tells a story of craftsmanship that transcends time.

Discover how Kengo Kuma's first UAE project brings centuries of Japanese wisdom to one of Dubai's most desirable waterfront addresses. With only 149 residences including three to five bedroom homes, two exclusive penthouses, and a singular sky villa, Wedyan represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural heritage in a modern world.