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Fig. 1. The urban form has changed in modern times, with public urban spaces nearly disappearing. This change can be attributed to the heavy reliance on private cars, harsh climate conditions, and the increasing trend toward urban densification and vertical development in the major cities of the UAE. a Bur Dubai area represents traditional planning elements, while (b) Sheikh Zayed Road 'E11’ symbolizes urban densification and vertical development (Source: Author)

Figure 1 The urban form has changed in modern times, with public urban spaces nearly disappearing. This change can be attributed to the heavy reliance on private cars, harsh climate conditions, and the increasing trend toward urban densification and vertical development in the major cities of the UAE. a Bur Dubai area represents traditional planning elements, while (b) Sheikh Zayed Road 'E11’ symbolizes urban densification and vertical development (Source: Author)

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Fig. 2 Research framework illustrating the study’s three objectives and their corresponding research methodology (Source: Author)
Fig. 2 Research framework illustrating the study’s three objectives and their corresponding research methodology (Source: Author)
Table 1 Urban open space typologies based on the global and local urban context
Table 1 Urban open space typologies based on the global and local urban context
Fig. 3. City Walk location from Google Earth Pro, it is located in Al Wasel district at the junction of Al Wasel and Al Safa Road on Sheikh Zayed Roac (Source: Author)
Fig. 3. City Walk location from Google Earth Pro, it is located in Al Wasel district at the junction of Al Wasel and Al Safa Road on Sheikh Zayed Roac (Source: Author)
Fig. 4 The Walk location from Google Earth Pro, it is located in in Marsa Dubai, along King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (Source: Author)
Fig. 4 The Walk location from Google Earth Pro, it is located in in Marsa Dubai, along King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (Source: Author)
Fig. 5 City Walk location from Google Earth | Pro, it is located i in AlN Wasel district at the junction of All Wasel and Al Safa Road on Sheikh Zayed Road (Source: Author)
Fig. 5 City Walk location from Google Earth | Pro, it is located i in AlN Wasel district at the junction of All Wasel and Al Safa Road on Sheikh Zayed Road (Source: Author)
Fig. 6 City Walk exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the global context: a Public Spaces: Open Mall; and Ambiguous Spaces: Retail Spaces; b Ambiguous Spaces: Interchange Space; ¢ Public Spaces: Plaza, Civic Space; and Positive Spaces: Public Open Space; e Positive Spaces: Public Open Space; and Public Spaces: Piazza; d a, b, c, and e location within City Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 6 City Walk exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the global context: a Public Spaces: Open Mall; and Ambiguous Spaces: Retail Spaces; b Ambiguous Spaces: Interchange Space; ¢ Public Spaces: Plaza, Civic Space; and Positive Spaces: Public Open Space; e Positive Spaces: Public Open Space; and Public Spaces: Piazza; d a, b, c, and e location within City Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 7 City Walk exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the local context: a Public Places: Souq; Streetscapes: Transit corridor b Public Places: Plaza; ¢ Streetscapes: Mushtarak e Waterfronts: Recreation area; Public Spaces: Landmark Destination; d a, b, c, and e location within City Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 7 City Walk exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the local context: a Public Places: Souq; Streetscapes: Transit corridor b Public Places: Plaza; ¢ Streetscapes: Mushtarak e Waterfronts: Recreation area; Public Spaces: Landmark Destination; d a, b, c, and e location within City Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 8 City Walk’s location expands its offerings beyond commercial facilities, encompassing additional amenities not accounted for in the global or local context: a Institutional Facilities; ¢ Residential Facilities; b a, and c location within City Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 8 City Walk’s location expands its offerings beyond commercial facilities, encompassing additional amenities not accounted for in the global or local context: a Institutional Facilities; ¢ Residential Facilities; b a, and c location within City Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig.9 City Walk case exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from both the global and local contexts such as including plaza, piazza, Mushtarak, public open space, transit corridor, interchange space, retail spaces, Musalla, and Sikka (Source: Author
Fig.9 City Walk case exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from both the global and local contexts such as including plaza, piazza, Mushtarak, public open space, transit corridor, interchange space, retail spaces, Musalla, and Sikka (Source: Author
Fig. 10 The Walk JBR exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the global context: a Positive Spaces: Open Public Space; b Ambiguous Spaces: Interchange spaces; ¢ Public Spaces: Boulevards; e Public Spaces: Piazza; Public Places: Square; Ambiguous Spaces: Retail spaces; d a, b, c, and e location within The Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 10 The Walk JBR exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the global context: a Positive Spaces: Open Public Space; b Ambiguous Spaces: Interchange spaces; ¢ Public Spaces: Boulevards; e Public Spaces: Piazza; Public Places: Square; Ambiguous Spaces: Retail spaces; d a, b, c, and e location within The Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 11 The Walk exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the local context: a Streetscapes: Mushtarak; b Public Spaces: Recreation Area; Waterfronts: Waterfronts Access ¢ Public Space: Souq; E Public Space: Landmark Destination; Streetscape: Transit Corridor; d a, b, c, and e location within The Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 11 The Walk exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the local context: a Streetscapes: Mushtarak; b Public Spaces: Recreation Area; Waterfronts: Waterfronts Access ¢ Public Space: Souq; E Public Space: Landmark Destination; Streetscape: Transit Corridor; d a, b, c, and e location within The Walk map (Source: Author)
Fig. 12 The Walk case exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from both the global and local contexts such as including plaza, piazza, Mushtarak, public open space, transit corridor, interchange space, boulevard, Sikka, and natural public spaces (Source: Author)
Fig. 12 The Walk case exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from both the global and local contexts such as including plaza, piazza, Mushtarak, public open space, transit corridor, interchange space, boulevard, Sikka, and natural public spaces (Source: Author)
Fig. 13 Al Seef exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the global context: a Positive Spaces: Natural Urban Space; Water Bodies: Waterfront Area (b) Ambiguous Spaces: Interchange Space; ¢ Ambiguous Spaces: Retail Area; Public Places: Plaza; e Ambiguous Spaces: Retail; Public Spaces: Piazza; d a, b, c, and e location within Al Seef map (Source: Author)
Fig. 13 Al Seef exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the global context: a Positive Spaces: Natural Urban Space; Water Bodies: Waterfront Area (b) Ambiguous Spaces: Interchange Space; ¢ Ambiguous Spaces: Retail Area; Public Places: Plaza; e Ambiguous Spaces: Retail; Public Spaces: Piazza; d a, b, c, and e location within Al Seef map (Source: Author)
Fig. 14 Al Seef exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the local context: a Streetscapes: Sikka; b Parks: Meydan; Public Places: Landmark Destinations (¢) Public Spaces: Cultural Destination, Heritage Features; e Public Places: Souq; d a, b, c, and e location within Al Seef map (Source: Author)
Fig. 14 Al Seef exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from the local context: a Streetscapes: Sikka; b Parks: Meydan; Public Places: Landmark Destinations (¢) Public Spaces: Cultural Destination, Heritage Features; e Public Places: Souq; d a, b, c, and e location within Al Seef map (Source: Author)
Fig. 15 Al Seef case exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from both the global and local contexts such as including Sikka, Al Hosh, Al Saha, Al Baraha, Al Meydan, Souq, plaza, piazza, Mushtarak, public open space, transit corridor, interchange space and natural public spaces (Source: Author)
Fig. 15 Al Seef case exemplifies a complex combination of urban design typologies from both the global and local contexts such as including Sikka, Al Hosh, Al Saha, Al Baraha, Al Meydan, Souq, plaza, piazza, Mushtarak, public open space, transit corridor, interchange space and natural public spaces (Source: Author)
Fig. 16 Mapping morphology of City Walk in Al Wasel using GIS shows regular street network patterns, semi-compacted area with planned urban form that is well-connected to the neighborhood (Author)
Fig. 16 Mapping morphology of City Walk in Al Wasel using GIS shows regular street network patterns, semi-compacted area with planned urban form that is well-connected to the neighborhood (Author)
Fig. 17 Mapping morphological configuration of City Walk case which is located in Al Wasel: a figure ground map; b land use map; and ¢€ shadinc map (Author)
Fig. 17 Mapping morphological configuration of City Walk case which is located in Al Wasel: a figure ground map; b land use map; and ¢€ shadinc map (Author)
Fig. 18 Three types of shading are represented in City Walk case, such as a custom shading, b shade sails, and ¢ perforated metal canopy (Author
Fig. 18 Three types of shading are represented in City Walk case, such as a custom shading, b shade sails, and ¢ perforated metal canopy (Author
Fig. 19 Mapping morphology of The Walk case in JBR using GIS shows regular linear street network that follows the sea shape, and compacted area with planned urban form that is well-connected to the neighborhood (Author) The analysis of The Walk, characterized by its proxim- ity to water features, reveals an intriguing regular street network in a linear pattern that harmoniously follows the contours of the adjacent sea as shown in Fig. 19. This dis- tinctive street pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to align the design of The Walk with the natural surround- ings. Moreover, the urban form of The Walk case fol- lowed the planned urban design to be matched with sea line. Notably, The Walk exhibits a strong connection with the neighboring hotels situated along the coastline, high- lighting the influence of the aquatic context on its design. The intentional alignment of The Walk with the shape of the sea fosters a seamless integration, establishing a cohe- sive relationship between the urban environment and its aquatic surroundings. Moreover, the spatial arrangement of The Walk in Al Wasel emphasizes its accessibility by various modes of transportation. This accessibility is par- ticularly evident in the careful planning of transportation The intentional alignment of The Walk with the natu- ral contours of the sea, along with the dispersed arrange- ment of buildings, exemplifies their shape. Most of the buildings have a mixed-use function, serving as both resi- dential and hotel spaces, with a squared high-rise design shape. The commercial area consists of low-rise build- ings following L-shaped design, with open space in the
Fig. 19 Mapping morphology of The Walk case in JBR using GIS shows regular linear street network that follows the sea shape, and compacted area with planned urban form that is well-connected to the neighborhood (Author) The analysis of The Walk, characterized by its proxim- ity to water features, reveals an intriguing regular street network in a linear pattern that harmoniously follows the contours of the adjacent sea as shown in Fig. 19. This dis- tinctive street pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to align the design of The Walk with the natural surround- ings. Moreover, the urban form of The Walk case fol- lowed the planned urban design to be matched with sea line. Notably, The Walk exhibits a strong connection with the neighboring hotels situated along the coastline, high- lighting the influence of the aquatic context on its design. The intentional alignment of The Walk with the shape of the sea fosters a seamless integration, establishing a cohe- sive relationship between the urban environment and its aquatic surroundings. Moreover, the spatial arrangement of The Walk in Al Wasel emphasizes its accessibility by various modes of transportation. This accessibility is par- ticularly evident in the careful planning of transportation The intentional alignment of The Walk with the natu- ral contours of the sea, along with the dispersed arrange- ment of buildings, exemplifies their shape. Most of the buildings have a mixed-use function, serving as both resi- dential and hotel spaces, with a squared high-rise design shape. The commercial area consists of low-rise build- ings following L-shaped design, with open space in the
Fig. 20 Mapping morphological configuration of The Walk case which is located in Marsa Marina Dubai: a figure ground map; b land use map; and ¢ shading map (Author) The compacted Al Seef area follows a traditional build- ing shape, with most buildings featuring an open court- yard design in U-shape and L-shape configurations. These open inner courtyards known as Al Hosh. While the other buildings have irregular designs, as shown in
Fig. 20 Mapping morphological configuration of The Walk case which is located in Marsa Marina Dubai: a figure ground map; b land use map; and ¢ shading map (Author) The compacted Al Seef area follows a traditional build- ing shape, with most buildings featuring an open court- yard design in U-shape and L-shape configurations. These open inner courtyards known as Al Hosh. While the other buildings have irregular designs, as shown in
Fig. 21 Minimal Shading at The Walk: Custom-made wooden elements primarily serve as design features, covering less than 10% of the area, rathel than providing functional coverage (Google Earth Pro)
Fig. 21 Minimal Shading at The Walk: Custom-made wooden elements primarily serve as design features, covering less than 10% of the area, rathel than providing functional coverage (Google Earth Pro)
Fig. 22 Mapping morphology of Al Seef using GIS shows irregular street patterns, compacted dense area, and organic urban form (Author)
Fig. 22 Mapping morphology of Al Seef using GIS shows irregular street patterns, compacted dense area, and organic urban form (Author)
Fig. 23. Mapping morphological configuration of Al Seef case which is located in Al Hamriya: a figure ground map; b land use map; and ¢ shadin« map (Author) In terms of urban design typology on a global scale, City Walk is characterized by positive spaces such as civic and public open areas, along with ambiguous spaces like interchange and retail spaces. It also features pub- lic places including plazas, water bodies, and recreation areas, offering a diverse range of urban experiences. The Walk JBR similarly exhibits positive spaces and ambigu- ous spaces, with additional emphasis on sporting places and waterfront areas. Al Seef, on the other hand, show- cases positive spaces, ambiguous spaces, and public places, with a focus on squares, waterfront areas, and recreation spaces. In the local context, City Walk’s urban The study findings provide insights into the three dis- tinct categories of emerging CityWalks in Dubai, as sum- marized in Table 3. The table presents a comprehensive
Fig. 23. Mapping morphological configuration of Al Seef case which is located in Al Hamriya: a figure ground map; b land use map; and ¢ shadin« map (Author) In terms of urban design typology on a global scale, City Walk is characterized by positive spaces such as civic and public open areas, along with ambiguous spaces like interchange and retail spaces. It also features pub- lic places including plazas, water bodies, and recreation areas, offering a diverse range of urban experiences. The Walk JBR similarly exhibits positive spaces and ambigu- ous spaces, with additional emphasis on sporting places and waterfront areas. Al Seef, on the other hand, show- cases positive spaces, ambiguous spaces, and public places, with a focus on squares, waterfront areas, and recreation spaces. In the local context, City Walk’s urban The study findings provide insights into the three dis- tinct categories of emerging CityWalks in Dubai, as sum- marized in Table 3. The table presents a comprehensive
Fig. 24 Traditional types of shading are represented in Al Seef case, such as a shade sails, b custom shading “Wood’, and ¢ custom shading “Al Areesh" (Author)
Fig. 24 Traditional types of shading are represented in Al Seef case, such as a shade sails, b custom shading “Wood’, and ¢ custom shading “Al Areesh" (Author)
Table 3 “Citywalk Classification” in Dubai; based on an exploration of the urban design typology and urban morphological configuration of the three selected CityWalk cases in Dubai to the field of urban design and planning by provid- ing exploration of CityWalks in Dubai, offering valuable insights for future urban development projects. planning compactness among the three CityWalks. The analysis not only shed light on their unique characteris- tics but also highlighted how these urban developments are influenced by their specific contexts. The classifica- tion of CityWalks in Dubai into three distinct catego- ries—those surrounded by urban context, water features, and traditional buildings—provides a framework for understanding their diverse urban design typologies. In addressing the research objective, this study contributes
Table 3 “Citywalk Classification” in Dubai; based on an exploration of the urban design typology and urban morphological configuration of the three selected CityWalk cases in Dubai to the field of urban design and planning by provid- ing exploration of CityWalks in Dubai, offering valuable insights for future urban development projects. planning compactness among the three CityWalks. The analysis not only shed light on their unique characteris- tics but also highlighted how these urban developments are influenced by their specific contexts. The classifica- tion of CityWalks in Dubai into three distinct catego- ries—those surrounded by urban context, water features, and traditional buildings—provides a framework for understanding their diverse urban design typologies. In addressing the research objective, this study contributes
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