Newly emergent on the international art scene, Sharjah is in the midst of an exciting cultural renaissance. A mere 25 kilometres north of Dubai, this Emirate is an utterly dynamic contemporary and historic nexus of the Arab world. Islamic heritage meets an inspiring contemporary openness in the Heart of Sharjah, the Emirate’s largest and most ambitious historical preservation project. It is here that GHM has been invited to convert a collection of historic manor houses into the Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key Emirati luxury hotel that delivers bespoke services where beauty, unparalleled services and a sense of home become inseparable.