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Middle East Architecture : Buildings
Key contemporary architectural developments in southwest Asia.
post updated 21 February 2026
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We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Middle East Architecture. We cover completed Middle East buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and design competitions.
The resource focuses on contemporary Middle Eastern buildings but information on traditional buildings is also welcome.
We have 2 pages of Middle East Architecture selections.
Middle East Architecture : A-R (this page)
Middle East Buildings : S-Z
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Architecture in the Middle East
Middle East Architecture News arranged chronologically:
22 Mar 2016
Benetton Concept Shop
Design: Matteo Cainer Architects Ltd
image from architects
Middle East Benetton Concept Shop
The project is a chance to create an intense and relevant design in the Middle East while linking and incorporating the world of fashion and Architecture. This modern store design furthermore deals with different aspects present in today’s architectural discourse.
Guardians of Time Dubai, UAE
Design: Manfred Kielnhofer
image from designer
Guardians of Time Dubai
“The Guardians of Time” are sculptures created by Manfred Kielnhofer from Austria. The story behind these mystique illuminated creatures is about observing and protecting the world.
The Valley City, between Doha + Al Khor, Qatar
Design: MZ Architects
image from architect office
The Valley City
Located on a 3 million-sqm plot in the heart of the desert, between the historic cities of Doha and Al Khor the VCQ is envisioned as a modern city designed to attract middle-income Qatari citizens as well as expatriates and their families from all over the world.
HIA Airport City, Doha, Qatar
Architects: OMA
image from architect practice
HIA Airport City
Rem Koolhaas commented “We are delighted and honored to participate in the exciting growth of Doha, in a project that is perhaps the first serious effort anywhere in the world to interface between an international airport and the city it serves.” Partner-in-charge Iyad Alsaka commented “Doha’s Airport City is an important addition to the realization of OMA’s work in urbanism and will incorporate unprecedented transport planning opportunities.”
Bu El Qubeb & Ahmed Bin Ali Markets, Doha, Qatar
Design: SAMOO Architects & Engineers
image from architect office
Bu El Qubeb & Ahmed Bin Ali Markets
This project is located in the historical district of old Doha on the northeastern intersection of Grand Hammad Street and Ali Bin Abdulla Street. Bu El Qubeb Mosques have been recently restored on the site in order to preserve its traditional style.
British Embassy Sana’a, Yemen – added 6 Mar 2013
Architects: Design Engine
photograph © Peter Cook
British Embassy Sana’a
The British Embassy in Sana’a was one of the first embassies to be built following the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s review of security of their overseas network, which was prompted by the threat from international terrorism to Britain’s diplomatic missions around the world. The Embassy building is located to the north-east of the city centre in an area destined to become a new diplomatic district.
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Middle East Architecture – Israel Selection
Key Middle East Architecture Projects, alphabetical:
Peace Peres House, Jaffa
Massimiliano & Doriana Fuksas Architects
image : Archivio Fuksas
Peace Peres House Jaffa
Rosso Restaurant, Ramat Ishay
SO Architecture
photograph : Asaf Oren
Rosso restaurant Israel
Umm el-Fahem Museum Contemporary Art
SO Architecture
image from architect firm
Umm el-Fahem Museum Building
Yehiam Memorial, Kibbutz Yechiam
SO Architecture
photo : Asaf Oren, SO Architecture
Yehiam Memorial, north of Israel
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Middle East Architecture Developments – Jordan Selection
Jordanian Buildings arranged alphabetically:
King Abdullah II House of Culture & Art, Amman
Zaha Hadid Architects
building image from Zaha Hadid
King Abdullah II House of Culture & Art
‘Living Wall’ project, Amman
Foster + Partners
image © Foster + Partners
Living Wall buildings
Petra Visitors’ Centre, Arabah
Edward Cullinan Architects
picture from architect
Petra building
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
Foster + Partners
picture © Foster + Partners
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Middle East Architecture Designs – Kuwait Selection
Kuwaiti Buildings arranged alphabetically:
Al Hamra Firdous Tower, Kuwait City
SOM Architects
image © Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Kuwait City Tower
Al Sharq Tower Building
Architects: Atkins
picture : Atkins
Al Sharq Tower
The Avenues, Kuwait City
Gensler
picture from architect
The Avenues
City of Silk, Subbiya, Kuwait Bay
Eric Kuhne & Associates
picture from architect
City of Silk : waterfront development
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Architectural Developments – Lebanon Selection
Lebanese Buildings arranged alphabetically:
486 Mina El Hosn, Beirut
LAN Architecture
picture from architects studio
486 Mina El Hosn
Dakota apartments, Ashrafieh, Beirut
Turner Associates
image from architects office
Beirut Apartments
The House of Arts and Culture, Beirut
Architecture Contest
picture from architect practice
Lebanese Architecture Competition
Marina Towers, Beirut
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
building photo © Solidere
Marina Towers Lebanon
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Middle East Architectural Designs – Oman Selection
Omani Buildings arranged alphabetically:
Al Madina Al Zarqa – The Blue City, Muscat
Architects: Foster + Partners
image : Foster + Partners
Al Madina Al Zarqa
Mutrah Fishmarket Building, Muscat
Snøhetta
image from architect firm
Mutrah Fishmarket
The Wave, Muscat
Design: various architects
image from architecture practice
The Wave Muscat
Yiti Resort & Spa Yiti
RMJM Architects
image from architect studio
Yiti Resort Oman
More Middle East Architecture online soon
Location: Middle East, south western Asia
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Middle East Buildings in other countries
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Modern Architectural Designs
Glass Facades in the Middle East – Article by by Romi Sebastian
image from Romi Sebastian
Middle East Building information + photos welcome.
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Architecture Design
Contemporary Building Designs – recent architectural selection from e-architect below:
Buildings / photos for the Contemporary Middle East Architecture Designs page welcome.