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A sand-dune-inspired pavilion is the main destination and provides a calm and contemplative space for young people to meet. A water source seemingly connects to an oasis-like pool, metaphorically alluding to nature's ability to find its way around obstacles potentially mirroring people's ability to innovate and think their way around challenges. The garden uses materials to evoke a Middle Eastern feel such as white limestone and contrasting burnt Sienna gravel that mimics eroded rock and ferruginous soils often seen in arid locations. Traditional earth rendering techniques have been used to create sand-dune-like shapes. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Tom Hoblyn](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/tom-hoblyn/profile_photo.webp) Tom Hoblyn Designer Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/tom-hoblyn) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1b971a91-6261-49c2-8f34-38843b992019/conversions/The-Dubai-Majlis-Garden---1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dc68bb74-7a47-4351-b53b-b52c23a77292/conversions/The-Dubai-Majlis-Garden---2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a88030d5-ebc4-4e1d-9ca2-30f8c91b91bb/conversions/The-Dubai-Majlis-Garden---3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/79a04ac4-838e-47cf-b6be-c1f3fe17ad1c/conversions/The-Dubai-Majlis-Garden---4-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Landform Consultants](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/landform/logo.png) Landform Consultants ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/landform-consultants) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Visit Dubai](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/visit-dubai/logo.webp?v=b2ad1db1-24d2-462e-b994-c53ecce3a03d) Visit Dubai ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/visit-dubai) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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