Old Dubai, and a Villa with Its Own Farm

Family Villas · Majlis · Farm Homes

Somewhere past the towers, Dubai still keeps its farms. Al Khawaneej is that in Dubai — an eastern district of date palms, stables, and sprawling family villas, where Emirati households have kept a slower, land-rooted life for generations. Designing an interior here means understanding that tradition: the dual majlis that receives guests, the show kitchen and the working one behind it, the courtyard at the heart of the home. Algedra brings interior design in Al Khawaneej to these heritage family villas, drawing on the studio's work across Dubai's villa communities. Arrange a consultation to begin.

A home built to receive. The Al Khawaneej villa lives around its majlis — often two, one for men and one for women — and we design them for the long evenings of Emirati hospitality, with the family's quarters kept private above.

Two kitchens, planned properly. The show kitchen for guests and the prep kitchen behind it, laid out so a large household and its help move without ever crossing paths.

Heritage or renewed. We dress the district's traditional villas in their full Arabic character, or open and modernise an older home while keeping its soul intact.

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What We Design

The Al Khawaneej home is generous and particular, and we design every part of it:

Family villa interiors: three-to-seven-bedroom homes zoned the Emirati way — public rooms and guest quarters below, private family life above.

The majlis: formal reception rooms, men's and women's, dressed for hosting in the Gulf tradition.

Courtyards and shaded outdoor rooms: the central courtyard, the fountain, and the covered majlis that make the plot livable right through the year.

Villa renovation: older Al Khawaneej homes reworked — opened plans, new kitchens and bathrooms, and a finish that respects the original character.

Farm and garden: the private farm, the date palms, and the garden that give the district its name and its calm.

Send us your villa and its plot, and ask for a proposal — a senior designer answers within a day.

How We Work

From the first drawing to the last light fitted, one studio carries your villa. The path runs like this:

Understanding the household: we start with how your family hosts, gathers, and keeps its privacy, room by room.

Drawing the concept: layouts and photoreal 3D views to walk through and sign off before anything is committed.

Detailing the build: full technical drawings and material schedules, prepared to Dubai Municipality requirements.

On-site delivery: our own team oversees the contractors, the joinery, and the finish through construction.

The final walk-through: the villa dressed, checked, and handed over ready for the family to move in.

Choose Your Style

Al Khawaneej leans traditional, though many owners now blend it with the modern. Our work runs to:

Emirati Traditional: carved plaster, mashrabiya, and a grand majlis rooted in Gulf heritage.

Andalusian-Arabic: arches, courtyards, and geometric tilework for a richer, ornamented home.

Modern Emirati: the tradition pared back — clean lines, warm stone, and a calm palette.

Classic: marble, moldings, and symmetry for a formal family villa.

Farmhouse Contemporary: natural timber and stone that speak to the district's agricultural roots.

Where We Design

Al Khawaneej 1. The older, farm-rich heart of the district, home to many established Emirati families.

Al Khawaneej 2. The newer villa plots and modern family homes.

Al Khawaneej Walk and around. Apartments and homes near the Meraas promenade and The Yard.

The eastern suburbs. We also design across Mirdif, Al Warqa, Al Mizhar, and Al Awir.

Start With Your Villa

Tell us about the home, the family, and the life you keep in Al Khawaneej, and we will draw what it can become — from the first view to the finished house.

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Phone: 800-ALGEDRA | WhatsApp: +971 52 811 1106 | Email: hello@algedra.ae