The Venue
SKOONI’s story began in 1985, built as a private villa within Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s oldest residential communities by the sea. Originally serving as a private residence, the house was known for its warmth, simplicity, and the Skooni tree standing proudly at its entrance - a symbol of grounding and connection.
Decades later, the villa has been reimagined as SKOONI - a contemporary cultural house devoted to art, design, and human experience. Here, beneath the shade of the same tree, gatherings unfold - performances, conversations, and creative rituals - all guided by a shared sense of peace and belonging.
The LOCATION
Nat and Michael Morcos discovered SKOONI in the heart of Dubai’s Jumeirah; a place that reflects the very beginnings of the city. Here, Dubai’s story is felt most vividly: where the quiet traces of tradition meet the striking silhouettes of the modern skyline.
THE SPACE
An indoor space consisting of two rooms within the main house. Designed with flexibility in mind, the rooms are ideal for creative showcases, private dinners, or collaborative sessions.
THE GARDEN
A lush garden space on the side of the
main house. It features an
amphitheater, perfect for intimate
performances, ceremonies or movie
screenings. The garden is ideal to
host dinners or receptions.
THE POOL PATIO
Outside SKOONI doors is a place of untamed
natural beauty - SKOONI TREE and clear blue
waters of SKOONI POOL framed in
architectural features and colors of Arabian
desert.
THE TERRACE
Set your own rules on the gorgeous
rooftop, enjoy the warmth of the sun
and marvel at the beauty of the SKOONI
SPHERE while having a dinner, a cocktail.
