New buildings were built using features from traditional architecture. A trend to go back to the roots and enforce the ties with history was established. It stresses the need to identify and understand these changes in order to orient them in the right direction. Economic prosperity has encouraged changes of many aspects of society which in turn affected the built environment and architecture. Gulf cities are in the process of transformation into international and metropolitan cities.
All modern facilities are now available for the inhabitants.
A loss of identity and sense of belonging is endangering their existence as distinctive entities belonging to their environments. Also, the houses have been modified to accommodate new needs and desires. While modern houses do not resemble those of the past they preserve many cultural values, especially those concerned with privacy and hospitality. Strategy of study Architecture and the built environment reflect many social and cultural aspects of the society. The impact of socio-cultural aspects on architecture is best observed when a society is undergoing major changes.