The designers used a palette inspired by the landscape of the Gulf, from the Hajjar Mountains and desert dunes to the Arabian Sea. In the grand lobby, subtle blue lighting sets the tone upon entry, and meandering clusters of seating areas replete with natural materials (wood, marble, rough stone) offer a welcome that is chic and homey. Meanwhile, curtains made of 553,000 Bohemian cut crystals sparkle throughout and pieces by artists from all over the world add striking additions to the décor—from UK artist Amanda Brisbane’s three-ton lobby sculpture “Magareus” made up of more than 300 conch shells and Stephen Berlino’s freeform sculpture “La Concha” inspired by the nautilus seashell. The Address boasts a host of varied restaurants, each with a different design story. On the ground floor, the Above: A seating cluster in the lobby lounge. Opposite page: One of the 200 custom-designed chandeliers handcrafted in the Czech Republic hangs above the bar at Calabar. 140 hospitalitydesign www.hdmag.comhttp://www.hdmag.com