Guided by Origami's belief that the spaces we inhabit shape how we feel, SOMA introduces a more considered way of living on Dubai Islands.
Set within an intimate low-rise coastal setting, SOMA brings together design-led residences, generous outdoor spaces and a lifestyle shaped by openness, connection and ease. Here, mornings begin a little slower, more time is spent outdoors and life unfolds naturally between home, the water and the spaces in between. Inspired by the rhythm of coastal living, SOMA offers a warmer, more relaxed expression of contemporary Dubai life, defined by light, community and a genuine sense of place. Enrolled to pursue WELL Gold Certification, SOMA reflects Origami's commitment to creating homes that support wellbeing through thoughtful design.
Not a retreat from the city.
A different way to experience it.
There is another side to Dubai. One that unfolds along the coastline rather than the skyline.
Where mornings begin beside the water instead of the motorway. Where architecture gives way to open skies, neighbourhood cafés replace crowded destinations and time seems to move a little differently.
Dubai Islands captures this new rhythm perfectly.
Less hurried.
More connected.
More human.
SOMA belongs here naturally.
Not a retreat from the city.
A different way to experience it.
The residences at SOMA. Oak tones, tactile stone and the southern light that finds its way into every room.
Designed by XBD Collective, the interiors take their cues from contemporary European living. Oak tones, tactile stone, soft palettes and restrained detailing create homes that feel effortless rather than overdesigned. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and expansive balconies draw the horizon into everyday life. Three-metre ceilings give each room a generous, unhurried sense of space, while acoustic glazing keeps the city outside where it belongs. Layouts are quietly considered. Generous where life happens, efficient where it doesn't. Nothing competes for attention. Everything simply feels right.
The architecture of SOMA is shaped by its setting.
A low-rise silhouette that follows the coastline rather than competing with it. Soft, sculptural forms that take their cues from the materials of the sea. Sun-bleached stone, sand, weathered timber. Generous balconies on every home. A rooftop that turns the building's highest point into its most social. Inside, expansive glazing and three-metre ceilings draw daylight deep into the residences and frame the horizon as part of everyday life. An intimate collection of 44 residences. A scale of living rarely found in Dubai and the reason SOMA feels like somewhere you truly belong.
Coffee on the terrace before
the city wakes.
A morning between the gym and the yoga studio. Afternoons that drift between the pool and the sea. An hour of work from the café when the day calls for it. Drinks on the rooftop as the light turns. Dinners that find their way back to the clubhouse and run on later than planned. Each space at SOMA is designed around a different moment in the day, creating a natural rhythm that feels easy to slip into and difficult to leave behind. The feeling of getting away. Without ever leaving home.
An infinity edge, an open sky and nowhere in particular to be.
A circle of seats, a fire pit, and the long evenings go on endlessly.
Fresh coffee, natural light and no pressure to be anywhere else.
Olive trees, soft light, and the slow start of a day.
Sea views, natural light and the kind of space you don’t have to talk yourself into.
Natural light, open views and a space designed for a different pace.
Soft light, quiet surroundings and a door that closes behind you.
Above Dubai Islands, with the city beginning to light up in the distance.
A padel court on the roof, with nothing but sea and sky around it.
From waterfront lunches to afternoons spent wandering between boutiques, life on Dubai Islands offers plenty of reasons to stay out a little longer.
Within easy reach of Soma, marinas, cafés, restaurants and retail destinations create a lifestyle that feels both connected and effortlessly relaxed. Morning coffee by the harbour. Lunch overlooking the water. An evening walk along the promenade before heading home.
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An international architecture and interior design practice with offices in Dubai and beyond. XBD's portfolio spans hospitality, retail and residential projects, with a reputation for creating thoughtful, materials-led environments that age gracefully and endure over time.
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