The urban fabric of Al Zubarah city: Unveiling an urban regeneration vision for modern urbanism in Qatar

Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Qatar, offers a unique glimpse into the urban design principles of Islamic cities. The study reveals that the city's preserved urban fabric, untouched since its abandonment in the early 1900s, reflects sociocultural and economic factors that shaped its development. Analyzing the site using Petruccioli's methodological approach, which examines the urban organism, urban fabric, and building types on three scales, the research demonstrates how Al Zubarah manifests key principles of Islamic urbanism. These findings provide valuable insights for modern urban regeneration projects in Qatar, offering a vision for sustainable and culturally informed urban development.

Al-Harami, A., & Furlan, D. R. (2018). The urban fabric of Al Zubarah city: Unveiling an urban regeneration vision for modern urbanism in Qatar. Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, 12(2), 151. https://doi.org/10.69554/vqlr3278