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identity.ae

Launched in the summer of 2018, identity.ae is the digital arm of identity magazine, the Middle East’s leading magazine dedicated to contemporary design, architecture, interiors, lifestyle, and property.

From its headquarters in Dubai, the website will provide interesting and inspirational local and international news and features on all aspects of design from home interiors to industrial innovations and much more.

identity.ae is just one of the many id brand extensions that includes the annual identity Design Awards programme, as well as co-hosted design talks and events in collaboration with major design brands and book publishing.


identity magazine

A Motivate publication launched in 2002, identity has been an avid supporter and advocate for region’s growth via design initiatives and economic development as a global design destination.

Now in its 23rd year, identity magazine is the region’s preferred monthly niche publication. Professional, pioneering, professional and world-class, identity features unbiased and independent editorial content providing inspirational ideas and cutting-edge concepts from the design capitals of the world.

identity is an essential publication for architecture, interiors, design, and property professionals, as well as design-conscious consumers and students.

Over the coming months, more exciting new additions will be made to the id portfolio. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for more details.


The team

Editor-In-Chief

Obaid Humaid Al Tayer

Managing Partner and Group Editor

Ian Fairservice

Chief Commercial Officer

Anthony Milne

Editor

Aneesha Rai

Senior Art Director

Olga Petroff

Designer

Vibha Monteiro

Senior Sales Manager

Sharmine Khan

Group Marketing Manager

Joelle Albeaino

Senior Web Developer

Firoz Kaladi

Contributers

Jennifer Copley, Karine Monié, Max Tuttle, Laura Cherrie Beaney


Head Office: Media One Tower, PO Box 2331, Dubai, UAE;
Tel: +971 4 427 3000,
E-mail: [email protected]
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