Outpost marks London-based firm’s move into Middle East market The Dubai scheme will include luxury penthouses perched on top of each of its four towers RSHP has opened a new office in Dubai and unveiled its designs for a luxury hotel and apartment complex in the city. The London-based firm said it was opening its sixth office, and its first in the Middle East, to “demonstrate its commitment to the region’s dynamic architectural landscape”. While it already has overseas outposts in Paris, New York, Shanghai and Sydney, the firm’s presence in the Middle East has been minimal. Senior director John McElgunn said: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Dubai, a dynamic city that epitomises innovation.  “This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening our presence in the region and collaborating on transformative projects that shape the future.” The practice has one major project in the region, Maryah Plaza, a 500-home waterfront development in Abu Dhabi for Taiwanese property developer Farglory Group. It is set to add to this with a luxury mixed-use scheme in neighbouring city Dubai, announced today, which will consist of a row of six linked buildings flanked by two pairs of towers in the city’s prestigious Jumeirah district. The buildings will sit above 7,000sq m of retail space and a new marina Located on reclaimed land at the entrance of the Dubai Canal on the Arabian Gulf, the Peninsula Dubai scheme will include a 240-room five-star hotel, 182 luxury apartments, 7,000sq m of retail space and a 32-berth marina. The scheme, designed for H&H Development, will also include four triplex penthouses perched on the top of each tower with landscaped gardens and private pools. RSHP design director Richard Paul described the project as a “celebration of Dubai’s bold vision and connection to its waterfront heritage”. “Our goal was to design a dynamic and sustainable development where residents and visitors alike can thrive in harmony with the city’s natural beauty and views across the marina,” he said.  “We’re delighted to bring RSHP’s design philosophy to Dubai, a city that resonates with innovation and creativity.”