Villa Serena by Creating Homes, A Wellness-Driven Sanctuary in Al Barari, Dubai
Architecture Design of Villa Serena
Description About The Project
Villa Serena by Creating Homes is a contemporary organic residence in Al Barari, Dubai, blending Balinese influences, sustainable materials, and wellness-centered design to create a serene, nature-integrated retreat.
The Project “Villa Serena” Information:
- Project Name: Villa Serena
- Location: Al Barari, Dubai, UAE
- Project Year: 2024
- Designed by: Creating Homes
A Private Retreat Within Dubai’s Most Lush Community
Set within the verdant heart of Al Barari, one of Dubai’s most exclusive and environmentally conscious neighborhoods, Villa Serena by Creating Homes is conceived as a tranquil sanctuary shaped by nature, mindfulness, and intentional living. Surrounded by dense gardens, mature trees, and flowing water features, the residence dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape, offering a calm counterpoint to the city beyond.
From the outset, the home was envisioned as a deeply personal retreat—one that reflects the owners’ grounded, wellness-oriented lifestyle rather than overt opulence. The result is a residence that prioritizes atmosphere, material honesty, and spatial balance, where luxury is expressed through restraint and connection to nature.
“The ambition was not to impress, but to soothe,” explains Creating Homes. “Every decision was guided by how the house would feel to live in—calm, intuitive, and timeless.”
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Contemporary Organic Architecture with Balinese Influence
Architecturally, Villa Serena blends contemporary organic design with subtle Balinese references, combining clean, minimalist lines with tactile natural materials. The composition is deliberately understated, allowing texture, light, and proportion to define the experience rather than form alone.
Wide overhangs, layered rooflines, and generous glazing create a strong horizontal emphasis, grounding the home within its lush surroundings. Natural stone, warm wood tones, and soft plaster finishes establish a palette that feels both refined and elemental, echoing the colors and textures of the surrounding landscape.
Toward the gardens, the villa opens fully, embracing views of greenery and water, while more solid planes provide privacy and calm where needed. This careful balance between openness and enclosure supports a sense of serenity throughout the home.
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Light, Flow, and Intentional Living
Inside, the villa unfolds as a sequence of light-filled spaces designed to support both quiet daily rituals and effortless entertaining. Living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly into one another, reinforced by expansive openings that extend the interior into shaded terraces and garden lounges.
Natural light plays a central role, shifting gently throughout the day and animating surfaces with subtle variations. Rather than dramatic gestures, the interiors rely on proportion and rhythm to create comfort—spaces feel generous without excess, intimate without enclosure.
“Wellness is not added on,” notes the design team. “It is embedded in the way the spaces breathe, connect, and respond to their environment.”
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Material Integrity and Craftsmanship
One of the most technically demanding aspects of the project was the wood-clad roof, a defining architectural element that required exceptional precision. The exterior timber had to be sustainable, visually aligned with the Swedish wood flooring used inside, and robust enough to withstand Dubai’s climate without warping or degradation.
Achieving this balance involved extensive research, material testing, and close collaboration with suppliers to ensure durability without compromising the villa’s cohesive aesthetic. The result is a seamless material continuity that reinforces the home’s calm, unified character.
Nature as a Living Design Element
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of Villa Serena is the custom-built marine aquarium, conceived not merely as a visual centerpiece but as a living ecosystem. Integrated into the architecture, the aquarium required months of biological conditioning—preparing the water, introducing coral, and gradually establishing marine life.
Aligning this natural process with the construction timeline posed a rare challenge, demanding patience and precision. By the time of handover, the aquarium had reached full maturity, embodying the project’s broader philosophy of working with nature rather than against it.
“This element reminded us that design sometimes needs to slow down,” reflects Creating Homes. “Nature has its own rhythm, and respecting that was essential to the project’s integrity.”
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A Timeless Expression of Wellness Architecture
Villa Serena by Creating Homes stands as a refined example of contemporary residential architecture rooted in wellness and balance. Through its organic design language, thoughtful materiality, and deep integration with landscape, the home offers a living experience defined not by spectacle, but by calm continuity and emotional clarity.
In the context of Al Barari’s lush environment, the villa feels less like an object placed in nature and more like an extension of it—a serene, enduring sanctuary designed to support mindful living for years to come.
Photo credit: Stefan Lindique | Source: Creating Homes
For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: Media City, Sidra Tower – Suite 1601-1603 – Al Sufouh – Al Sufouh 1 – Dubai – UAE
– Tel: +971 4 393 0218
– Email: contact@creatinghomes.net
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