Saqqara

Saqqara sits above its own stretch of shoreline overlooking the Fal estuary near Truro. Crisp rendered forms, deep cantilevered roofs, stone walling and generous terraces frame the water, with landscaped grounds running down to a private jetty and slipway.

Why it matters for a Dubai villa

A waterfront plot with a sloping garden, private water access and a white contemporary house is close to the brief on many Dubai island plots. Coastal exposure, levels and the junction between house and landscape decide the quality of the result.