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VVIP Villa in Saadiyat

VVIP Villa in Saadiyat

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Client:

    VVIP Villa in Saadiyat

  • Category:

    Audio Visual

  • Systems:

    Home Automation, BGM, Home Cinema, Displays, Control System

About the client

The villa belongs to a VVIP, who uses it for leisure and relaxation. With over 20 rooms and expansive outdoor spaces, including an outdoor majlis and a swimming pool, the villa is designed for luxury and entertainment. The property features a game room, multiple bedrooms, a pet room, outdoor and indoor dining spaces, a study room, a guest bedroom, a barber room, a gym, and more.
Tailored for tech-savvy individuals, the villa required a seamless and integrated system to deliver effortless control over entertainment and automation systems. The goal was to empower the master user to manage gaming, movies, and music at the touch of a button, ensuring simplicity and sophistication in equal measure.

At a glance

  • Multi-Zone BGM

    21-zone audio system with touch panels for individual room control and an iPad for outdoor areas. 

  • OLED and QLED Displays

    High-performance displays optimized for gaming and immersive viewing. 

  • Control System

    10-inch wall-mounted touch panels and a programmed iPad for intuitive operation. 

  • Future-Proof Design

    Infrastructure ready for curtain, lighting, and security automation. 

  • Premium Speakers

    QSC ceiling speakers indoors, wall-mounted speakers for the swimming pool, column speakers for the outdoor majlis, and Bose soundbars for the home cinema. 

The Solution

Oxford was entrusted with designing and delivering an advanced AV and automation solution for this VVIP villa. To ensure maximum privacy, we selected commercial-grade home automation systems, eliminating risks associated with consumer devices that may compromise user data. 

Multi-Zone Audio Solution: A state-of-the-art 21-zone music system was implemented using Sonos Port for seamless multi-room audio. Spotify integration allowed direct access via touchscreens, with a premium Spotify account provided for high-quality streaming.

The villa’s audio solution included: 

  • QSC ceiling speakers (Model: AC-C2T-LP): Delivering crisp, clear sound indoors. 
  • Wall-mounted speakers: Designed for the swimming pool area. 
  • Column speakers: Optimized for the outdoor majlis. 
  • Biamp amplifiers: Ensuring powerful and reliable sound distribution across all zones. 

Visual Experience:
High-performance OLED and QLED displays were installed for exceptional picture quality. A no-cable, high-end LG OLED display was specifically set up for the gaming area, creating a seamless and immersive experience for PS5 users.

Control Systems:
The villa’s control ecosystem was built around Crestron solutions:

  • Wall-mounted touch screens (Model: TSW-770-B-S): Allowing centralized control of all systems.
  • Handheld remotes (Model: TSR-310): Offering convenient, portable control for entertainment and automation.

Network Infrastructure:
A reputed contractor provided robust Wi-Fi coverage through multiple SSIDs, segmenting access for the master user, guests, and staff. Our devices were exclusively integrated into the master user’s secure network, ensuring complete privacy and control

Future-Proof Design:
The solution was engineered with scalability in mind, enabling seamless integration of future expansions like curtain, lighting, and security automation to adapt to evolving requirements.

 

Benefits

User-Friendly Control

Touch panels and mobile devices provided intuitive system management, simplifying operations for all users. 

Enhanced Entertainment

High-quality audio and video systems met the client’s gaming and cinematic demands, offering exceptional performance. 

Privacy and Security:

Commercial-grade systems safeguarded data privacy, delivering peace of mind. 

Scalability

The future-ready infrastructure ensured adaptability to meet additional automation needs.