Hope Island: Walkthrough

Hope Island WALK THROUGH

From the ideas of

H.E. Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani 4

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Hope Island, Walk Through: From the Ideas of H.E. Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Author: Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani 3D visualization: Marvin Nuto NU XTUDIO

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Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

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Foreword The island has a lepidoptarium, a terrarium, and a palladium that would showcase butterflies and reptiles in a sustainable habitat. The island has its aviary that would showcase rare bird species, and a mini zoo that would showcase wild life. All of these would provide a good educational experience for children and the entire family who lives in a challenging geography of the desert.

Hope Island is a franchise concept from the ideas of HE Khaled Siddei Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani. It is the visionary outlook of Khaled to create a space that would support his life work in relation to science and technology, arts and culture, natural history, education, sustainability, and innovation.

The theme of the island centers on the storyline of a village attacked by dinosaurs.

This attack caused destruction of the village and the its thriving community. The proposed utilization of the island focuses on rebuilding the island after such destruction.

The larger part of the island is an area intended for open air events such as trade fair, festivals, and beach sports activities. The island has a kayak and cable wake board area on the southwest section. There is also an area for camping and glamping.

Upside down houses are also for rent as resorts or for other businesses that conforms with the objectives of the island. One of the upside down houses is a wine cellar where guests can enjoy high quality wine, cheese, and cold cuts.

Visitors of the island has a designated parking area outside the island. The island offers a transportation from the parking to the island. The island is accessible by a bridge wherein an interesting shop is located under the bridge.

On the western part of the island, there are sunset houses. In Khaled’s storyline of the island, these are the remnants of houses built by the island dwellers when they escaped the dinosaurs. The sunset house provides a beautiful view of the sunset in Abu Dhabi. Each house is provided with a lower space for cooking and preparing food, especially barbecue. The upper part of the house provides a comfortable space suitable for the family.

The island gate is inspired by Mayan architecture. This imposing gate gives the feeling that one is about to enter a different world.

The destruction of the island is Khaled's metaphor on the negative practices of humans in general that leads to the destruction of the earth and its inhabitants. It is with human greed that we can be compared to beastly dinosaurs. Actual dinosaur bones and fossils are displayed in the island's natural history museum for educational purposes. Khaled believes that in looking at the actual remains of the past that we can actually learn to look better at the present and the future.

The Dhow boat area. When the islanders were devastated by the dinosaur attacks, nearby villages came to help. These Dhow boats were the remains of the transportation of the Arab people that came to help the islanders. The Dhow boats are now being re-purposed as floating restaurant and café.

In a post-apocalyptic setting, Khaled attempts to show a solution in rebuilding a community.

The island boasts a 300-meter beach front with areas for beach sports such as beach volleyball and frisbee. The beach has several juice bar that serves drinks and snack.

There are also play pen areas for children.

There are floating gazebos in the island which were remnant of the houses built by the islanders in escaping the dinosaurs. These floating gazebos are now being repurposed as floating restaurants. The entire island is being served by Art House Café which located in at least 6 locations in the island.

At the seaside of the island, Khaled plans to build a long network of artificial reef that would increase the fish population within the area. The artificial coral reel was designed by one of his fellow Emirati. With the increase in fish population, fishing tourism can be adopted in the island.

The island has a sustainability area where in the island produces the basic things required by its inhabitants: power, water, and food. The island uses alternative source of energy such as the commonly used solar panels and wind turbines. The island is also prepared in utilizing a scaled hydrogen power station. The island produces its own healthy and potable water through its atmospheric water generators which turn air into water.

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The island turns into a beach club starting at 9PM, wherein guest can enjoy the island night party.

Khaled's vision and ideas of the island is the pinnacle of Emirati's innovative and inventive mind. It is seemingly out of the ordinary, but it presents a deeper message that we should support and build. The proposed utilization of the island is the new dawn of Hope from its metaphorical destruction.

The village area is where the ground zero of the dinosaur attack. At least 40-45 life size dinosaurs on a village with upside down houses are the main attraction of the island. This includes a 9 meter high rock cliff with a dinosaur nest, and a flying dinosaur. These are is also decorated with meteorite displays. Under the huge dinosaurs are tables intended for children birthday party or simply for family picnic.

This gives the guest a unique experience as they are surrounded with huge and scary dinosaurs.

Marvin Nuto, PhB 3D artist & visual illustrator of the ideas of HE Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The upside down houses are being repurposed as offices for rent, and island resort inn. These houses are also intended for long term lease for those who wanted to stay longer in the island.

On the northwestern part of the island, there are more floating restaurants. These part gives a view of the wider sea view.

On the eastern side of the island are floating prayer rooms. This part of the island is suitable for silent prayer times.

On the southeast inner section of the village is an artist village. These houses artist residents of the island. The lower part of the house is a space for the artist to paint and display their artworks for sell. It is also a place for them to give their workshops. Artist residents of the island may also use the entire island for their artistic installations.

On the outer southeast section of the island is the sports club. This features a sustainable gym that uses alternative equipment such as wood, ropes, tires, concrete, and water. On the water are floating tennis padel courts. Beside the tennis padel courts are floating spa and massage room to relax the guest after their intense workout or just to rejuvenate themselves.

The island also features a 20 room medical facility intended for special therapy.

This therapy includes hydrogen infused water which is very much beneficial to one's health.

The island also has a 60-meter long underwater tunnel which can serve as an entrance or exit. It is connected on the designated parking lot of the island. Khaled thinks of this as a philosophical role reversal, wherein the fish would look at the people passing through the tunnel as if they are looking at a human aquarium.

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Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Hope Island

Map showing islands in Abu Dhabi

Map showing islands in Al Raha Beach area

Google Map satellite image showing Hope Island

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

3D visualization of the Hope Island project from the ideas of HE Khalid Sedeeq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The bridge at sunset

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The bridge at night.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The bridge pedestrian.

Shoulder of the bridge show staircase access to shops under the bridge.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The bridge showing the island golf cart transportation.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The view of the Mayan-inspired island gate. From the mid-point of the bridge.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The bridge after the Island gate. On the left side is the Administration building

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The walk through of the island will be in a counter clockwise.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Administration Building The Administration Building will be the main offices for the management.

It will also include security/police office in monitoring the safety and operation of the entire island.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The island transportation hub. Between the Administration building and the EMAG MPH is a parking lot and transportation hub.

Aside from the Golf cart, bicylcles are also available in the island as a means of transportation.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

EMAG MPH (Multipurpose Hall) is an area for indoor activities.

It houses the island’s Natural History Museum which showcases dinosaur bones, fossils, and meteorites as permanent display.

This building also functions as art gallery, and enclosed area for symposium, trade fair, and exhibitions.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

EMAG MPH Interior This hall has a multipurpose hall suitable for large display area.

In this picture, it shows the dinosaur bones and fossil display.

Hope Island is intended not only for tourism purposes but also for educational purposes as well.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

EMAG MPH Interior EMAG MPH. Hope Island aims to provide actual fossils that will enhance the learning experience of children and adults in relation to natural history.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

EMAG MPH Interior Hope Island aims to provide actual fossils that will enhance the learning experience of children and adults in relation to natural history.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

EMAG MPH Interior It is the vision of Khalid that our we would have a better understanding of ourselves if we have a good understanding of natural history.

Khalid believes that having a place to let the people see actual dinosaur remains will have a strong impact on people’s understanding of them.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Etihad Modern Art Gallery - Hope Island

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Art House Cafe - Hope Island 1

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sustainability Area: Farms The island produces the basic food requirements of the islanders.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Hydroponic and Aquaponic Farms with Solar Panels These farms are made with container vans to withstand the heat during the summer months in the island.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

These farms are fitted with solar panels to power the farm and to harvest additional energy for the island.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sustainability Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sustainability Area: Atmospheric Water Generator The island produces its own potable water from air.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Terrarium & Butterfly Garden

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Terrarium & Butterfly Garden This area is a demonstration of small sustainable habitat for reptiles and butterflies

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Terrarium & Butterfly Garden The area require some degree of enclosure to sustain the mini-ecosystem of the small habitats of reptiles and butterflies.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Terrarium & Butterfly Garden The Terrariums and Palladiums are specifically designed to showcase various species of reptiles including iguanas, snakes, and turtles.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Terrarium & Butterfly Garden Various species of plants and trees were specifically selected to create a sustainable mini-ecosystem in this area’s garden.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Aviary and Mini-Zoo

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The Aviary Showing the aviary that features different species of birds.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The Aviary

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The Aviary

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

The Aviary

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini-Zoo

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini-Zoo

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini-Zoo

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini-Zoo

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini-Zoo

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Hope Island from the southwest section Large Space for Open Area Events, Upside Down Houses Camping and Glamping Area, Sunset House Wakeboard and Kayak Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Art House Cafe 2

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Wine Cellar & Upside Down Houses

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Art House Cafe 3

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Bicycle Parking Traveling around the island is more convenient with bicycles.

There are designated designated bicycle parking around the island, mostly near Art House Cafe.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Beach Club The island’s night life starts at 9 PM in the evening.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Kayak Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Kayak Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Cable Wakeboard Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Cable Wakeboard Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Camping & Glamping Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sunset House

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sunset House

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sunset House

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Dhow Boat Floating cafe restaurant near Art House Cafe 4.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Beach Area The island has a 300 meter beach front.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Beach Area Juice Bar serving drinks and snacks at the beach area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Beach Area Beach Volleyball Courts, Beach Sports Area.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Beach Area Hope Island landmark hashtag

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Beach Area Swimming Area

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Artificial Reef

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Artificial Reef

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Overview of the Village

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Village Area Life size dinosaurs with Upside Down Houses This area shows the aftermath of the dinosaur attack

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Village Area Life size dinosaurs with Upside Down Houses This area shows the aftermath of the dinosaur attack

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Flying Dinosaur Nest The Flying Dinosaur Nest is located on a 9 meter high rock formation

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Flying Dinosaur Nest View of the island from the flying dinosaur nest

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Dinosaur Park Hope Island’s dinosaur park focus on showing the wild nature of dinosaurs.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Upside Down Houses These upside down houses will be a unique attraction in Abu Dhabi and UAE. Because of the dinosaur attack, most of these houses were tumbled, and out of order.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Upside Down Houses Seeing houses in an upside down orientation and having life size all around will be a unique experience for the island’s guests.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Upside Down Houses Even the interiors of the house will be an attraction: ceiling is on the floor and most household items are on an upside down orientation.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Meteorite Display Real meteorites are displayed near the dinosaurs area. These are displayed on a tube glass that is lit at night.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Dinosaur Shade These are tables that can fit fit under the shade of huge dinosaurs.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Nubian Pyramid Hope Island also features replica of the forgotten pyramids of Sudan.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Nubian Pyramid Smaller Nubian Pyramids are approximately 10 meters tall.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini Mundo Minature Park

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Mini Mundo Minature Park

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Overview of the northern side of the island.

This view shows the floating restaurants on the northwestern side of the island.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Restaurants The island floating restaurants were re-purposed from the floating shelters built by the islanders When they escaping the dinosaurs.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Restaurants These floating restaurants can be accessed with a wharf with staircase descending into the water.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Restaurants The island floating restaurants on a beautiful sunset.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Prayer Rooms There are floating prayer rooms at the eastern side of the islands.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Prayer Rooms The prayer rooms are located on the most quiet side of the island.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sustainability Gym Island Gym made of recycled materials such as used wood, tires, and other scrap materials.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sustainability Gym Island Gym made of recycled materials such as used wood, tires, and other scrap materials.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Sustainability Gym Island Gym made of recycled materials such as used wood, tires, and other scrap materials.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Spa

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Floating Spa

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

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Floating Tennis Padel Court.

On the southwestern part of the island are full size Floating Tennis Padel Court.

These courts are full equipped including lighting.

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Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

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Floating Tennis Padel Court On the southwestern part of the island are full size Floating Tennis Padel Court.

The courts are full equipped including lighting for night time use.

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Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Artist Village There will be an artist village in the island, wherein Etihad Modern Art Gallery will be implementing its artist residency program.

The lower part of the artist house will be used as studio, art lesson area, and an art display area.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Artist Village Resident artist may also choose specific areas of the island to display their art works.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Medical Facility The island includes a 20 room medical facility that will be used for special therapy, such as hydrogen infused water.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Underwater Tunnel The underwater tunnel as seen on the right side of the bridge.

Hope Island Walkthrough From the Ideas of Khaled Siddiq Mohamed Sameea Al Asmani

Underwater Tunnel A 60 meter long underwater tunnel can be a alternate entrance and/or exit in the island. This tunnel is Khaled’s idea of the reversal role between fish and people.

The tunnel is connected tot he designated parking area outside the island.

Hope Island Festivals

Fishing Festival

Water Festival

Fashion Festival

Beach & Water Sports Festival

Art Festival

UAE Festivals

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Flying Lantern Festival

Made In…(country) Festival

Some of the animal resident in the island...

Mara

Crowned Crane

Cheetah

Lion

Lemur

Tiger

…and more…

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Giant Tortoise

Pony & Horses

Hope Island Economic Drivers

Island Tourism

Arts & Crafts Product Export

Agricultural Products Export

Fine Arts

Arts Educational Activities 100

Bottled Water Export

Science Educational Activities

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