At the 2025 Architecture Leaders Awards, Benjelloun & Partners was honored with the Innovation in Architecture Award, hosted by Design Middle East, for its groundbreaking work on Solara Tower, a 55-storey residential landmark that blends modern luxury with Zen-inspired tranquility in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
In a city renowned for pushing the boundaries of possibility, Solara Tower stands as a striking blend of innovation, artistic brilliance, and tranquil sophistication. Rising with effortless elegance on Burj Khalifa Boulevard, this architectural masterpiece is more than a residential tower — it’s an experience, an invitation to indulge in the grandeur of Dubai while embracing the peace of Zen living.
The Vision Behind the Firm
At the heart of Benjelloun & Partners is Boubker Benjelloun — a CEO whose leadership has transformed a boutique architecture practice into a rising force on the global stage.
With a rare blend of creative instinct, entrepreneurial drive, and artistic sensitivity, Boubker has led the firm to deliver work that feels both ambitious and deeply considered. From sculptural towers in Dubai to large-scale developments abroad, Benjelloun & Partners continues to punch well above its weight — proving that scale is no barrier to impact.
Boubker’s leadership is defined by bold thinking, quiet confidence, and a relentless commitment to quality. He has built a studio culture grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and originality — empowering a team of designers to push boundaries while staying true to the soul of each project.
More than just the CEO, Boubker is the driving force behind the firm’s identity: a design house rooted in emotion, built on trust, and determined to create work that endures.
Architecture for Humanity: A Life Beyond Design
While his professional success is defined by design excellence, Boubker Benjelloun is equally known for his deep sense of social responsibility.
His commitment to Architecture for Humanity extends beyond architecture itself — encompassing a broader belief that business and leadership should serve the greater good. Through ongoing humanitarian efforts, philanthropic initiatives, and a people-first mindset, Boubker has used his platform to support communities in need and uplift lives far beyond the world of design.
His approach to leadership is guided by empathy, generosity, and a belief that success means little unless it leaves a positive mark on others. In a field where personal achievement often takes center stage, Boubker leads with purpose — making an impact not only through the buildings he helps create, but through the lives he quietly supports behind the scenes.
Solara Tower: Innovation with Intention
The award-winning Solara Tower is a powerful example of the design ethos that defines Benjelloun & Partners — where innovation is not about spectacle, but about transformation.
Located on Burj Khalifa Boulevard, Solara introduces a new standard of residential living — one that pairs clean, modern lines with nature-infused calm. The tower’s design draws inspiration from Zen philosophy, using natural materials, soft color palettes, and minimalist forms to create an atmosphere of balance and serenity.
One of Solara’s most distinctive features is its ascending layout — beginning with smaller units at the base and rising to expansive sky villas at the top, where private pools, rooftop gardens, and uninterrupted views of the Burj Khalifa define the experience. With nearly 70% of residences offering direct views of the city’s most iconic landmark, Solara reimagines what high-rise living can feel like: spacious, human, and emotionally resonant.
From discreet smart technology to indoor gardens, green walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows, every detail in Solara serves a purpose. The tower doesn’t just house residents — it hosts life, creating a sense of home, peace, and wellbeing in the heart of a bustling city.
A Win That Reflects a Larger Mission
The Innovation in Architecture Award is more than a recognition of design — it is a celebration of leadership, purpose, and the quiet power of staying true to a vision.
At Benjelloun & Partners, that vision begins with Boubker Benjelloun — a leader who proves that architecture can be bold and grounded, global and personal, contemporary and human.
Solara Tower is a symbol of that vision — and this award is a reminder that meaningful design will always stand apart.
