Dubai, UAE — Nikken Sekkei, a Japanese architectural firm with over 35 years in the region, has been appointed by Dar Global to design the 350-metre Trump Tower Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Trump Tower Dubai design blends bold geometry with crafted detailing, drawing on Manhattan’s confident forms and Japanese architectural discipline. Finished in graffiti grey with rounded corners, golden accents and a zigzag motif echoing New York’s original Trump Tower, the façade aims for visual impact and refinement.
Dr Fadi Jabri, CEO of Nikken Sekkei Dubai, said: “Trump Tower Dubai blends bold geometry with crafted detail to create a landmark that is both visually striking and functionally refined. The design draws on the confident forms of Manhattan and the architectural discipline of Japan, reflecting our commitment to proportion, restraint and long-term value.”
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The crown features cascading indoor-outdoor spaces described as “luxury above clouds,” prioritizing restraint, durable materials and contextual integration.
Amenities and Functionality
Residents gain access to The Trump Club, offering a spa, infinity pool, cigar lounge, fine dining and leisure areas integrated into the architectural experience.
“Functionality is embedded throughout. Parking is concealed behind vertical louvers, preserving the integrity of the façade. A multi-storey car park connects directly to the tower and houses a gym, children’s play area and observation deck,” Jabri explained. Nikken Sekkei’s regional portfolio includes One Za’abeel in Dubai and Tadawul Tower in Riyadh, underscoring its expertise in complex projects.
Market Context
The Trump Tower Dubai design arrives amid Dubai’s off-plan sales dominating 69% of residential transactions in 2025, with Q1 values hitting AED 77 billion, up 32% year-on-year.
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Branded residences like this fuel luxury growth, per CBRE’s UAE Branded Residences Report 2025, with over 80% of Dubai transactions off-plan and premiums rising due to wealth migration. Knight Frank forecasts 5% price growth by year-end, driven by limited supply on corridors like Sheikh Zayed Road.
Indian investors, who led Dubai purchases with AED 30 billion in 2024, favor such projects for 8-15% rental yields, tax-free returns and golden visas on AED 2 million+ buys. Direct flights and cultural ties enhance appeal, with off-plan plans suiting Liberalised Remittance Scheme limits. Sheikh Zayed Road’s infrastructure upgrades boost connectivity.
This development signals sustained demand for branded luxury, offering Indian investors portfolio diversification amid Dubai’s 2025 growth, though they should assess payment plans and resale liquidity amid cooling quarterly price rises.
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