In Arabic, al manama means “a place to rest and sleep”. It also refers to the summer pavilions built across the Arabian Gulf. In the local context of the UAE, the manama is a structure often seen in mountains and along the coast. It allows heat to be trapped within the ground and keeps animals outside.

The manamas were designed by architects and urban researchers Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib, in collaboration with the luxury brand Cartier, and were placed at the iconic Louvre in Abu Dhabi