Majid Al Futtaim and American University Dubai unveil winners of Tilal Al Ghaf Clubhouse Design Competition

Majid Al Futtaim and American University Dubai unveil winners of Tilal Al Ghaf Clubhouse Design Competition

Dubai, UAE: Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, today announced the finalists of the Alaya Clubhouse design competition launched in partnership with the American University in Dubai (AUD). The five winners were announced at a dedicated awards ceremony held at Tilal Al Ghaf, the destination creator’s flagship resort-style community in Dubai.

The initiative, which ran in the Fall semester of 2022, saw AUD students being invited to respond to a brief from Majid Al Futtaim Communities to design a Clubhouse for the Alaya neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghaf. Implemented as a key element of AUD’s Architectural Design Student III (ARCH 201) course, all participating students received an academic grade for their work.

The winning design, titled 'Al Ghaf Shades' and submitted by second-year student Lucie Salou, received an award of AED 25,000. Two further prizes were given, with Areig Abdelmaguid’s 'Foliage' awarded AED 15,000 for second place, and Rashed Ismail’s 'Sikka' receiving AED 10,000 as runner-up, while honourable mentions were also given to Christelle Hanna for 'Embrace', and Amna Shahdoor for 'Labyrinth'

Hawazen Esber, Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Communities, extended his congratulations to the AUD student finalists, stating: "On behalf of the entire team at Majid Al