Over the last few years, we’ve steadily seen an increase in aquatic design activity in the Middle East. Unique, breathtaking destinations and attractions continue to debut with groundbreaking new ideas.
As we’ve developed innovative safety surfacing design solutions for customers in this region, some projects have stood out. Explore some of our top installations from the Middle East below.
Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
Atlantis the Palm, Dubai was one of the first attractions to install a triangle gradient that featured distinct zoning principles where shallow areas reflected beach-inspired tan colors and deeper areas of water had gradually darkening blue tones. This effect enhances confident play value by visually signaling to guests that a depth of water is present and gives them a sense of how quickly it deepens.
Life Floor’s durability exceeds the criteria of the extreme Dubai climate by providing NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 Certified UV resistance among other components of the standard such as slip-resistance and cushioning. Our tiles maintain our slip-resistant and cushioned properties even after experiencing extreme UV exposure.
Jungle Bay Waterpark
Jungle Bay Waterpark features approximately 21,500 sq ft (2,000 sq m) of Life Floor surrounding its amenities and features with a unique UV additive in the tiles which makes them last even longer under more intense sun conditions.
Safety and guest experience is key. Excluding the walkways, the entire waterpark has Life Floor which not only enhances the design of the park, but also reduces overall risk through safety surfacing. This vast expanse of Life Floor showcases the resort’s commitment to safety without sacrificing the pristine aquatic design that complements the resort. Life Floor’s cushioned and slip-resistant features provide guests with increased comfort throughout their stay.
Additionally, WhiteWater combined their world-class water slides and features with complementary blue and white colors to provide Jungle Bay Waterpark with a complete package that never compromises safety for design. The central lighthouse element was incorporated into the project to add theming and a central starting point for many of the water slide
The Beach Jumeirah
The Beach splash pad delights as an amenity to individuals in the Jumeirah Beach Residence area. Life Floor was installed in 2018 and has provided a comfortable and slip-resistant surface for families looking to cool off in the hot climate. Life Floor is a good choice for facilities in search of a product that dissipates heat quickly since it will not burn skin and stays comfortable underfoot.
To resemble the nearby beach, the Life Floor Studio combined a gradient shoreline effect with triangles and Marine Inlays. Triangle gradients work well when paired with seashore themes because tan colors resemble beach elements which transition into progressively darker blues as the depth of the water increases. These gradients can be a good way to visually signal changes in water depths without more obvious depth markers.
GEMS Wellington International School
GEMS Wellington International School is the largest private K-12 organization in the world with just over 40 schools in Dubai alone. With slippery and failing ceramic tiles around their competition pool decks, the school reached out to Raymond Sport LLC, Life Floor’s Authorized Distributor and Certified Installer serving the UAE and greater Middle East region, for a better solution. Raymond Sport LLC and the Life Floor Studio created a modern, staggered design that incorporated the school’s logo custom cut from our safety surfacing.
Waldorf Astoria ras al khaimah
Waldorf Astoria’s resort in Ras Al Khaimah chose to partner with industry leaders WhiteWater and Life Floor to create a splash pad amenity catering to children with areas for adults to relax nearby. This small splash pad is an inviting addition for children who may not know how to swim yet or simply want to run, play, and cool off in the hot regional climate. WhiteWater's AquaSplash spray features provide introductory and collaborative play opportunities. Paired with these water activities, Life Floor's cushioned and slip-resistant tiles complement the overall facility design while providing an inviting environment for all guests to enjoy.
Deira International School
Deira International School installed a design featuring bright bands of colors across the pool deck. At one end of the pool, the school’s logo is prominently displayed. This logo is custom cut from Life Floor using precision cutting equipment.
Sharjah Ruler’s Court
This pool deck is for the exclusive use of the royalty in Sharjah, UAE. It features an elegant triangle pattern with tastefully placed Ivory colored triangles that add visual interest to the space.
5 Hotel Palm Jumeirah
5 Hotel Palm Jumeirah chose an organic, curving design in a bright primary color palette. This custom design was created and installed by Raymond Sport LLC who is an Authorized Distributor and Certified Installer of Life Floor in UAE and the greater Middle East.
