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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
Obaid Humaid Al Tayer
Ian Fairservice
Anthony Milne
Aneesha Rai
Olga Petroff
Vibha Monteiro
Sharmine Khan
Joelle Albeaino
Firoz Kaladi
Jennifer Copley, Karine Monié, Max Tuttle, Laura Cherrie Beaney
identity hosted a roundtable and workshop in honour of Emirati Women's Day in collaboration with Casamia
identity is excited to announce its annual identity Design Awards 2025.
Taking place between 4-9 November, here's what we know so far about the 11th edition of the Middle East's leading design festival.
From cultural icons to world-class entertainment, this latest book by Assouline captures the many layers of the UAE’s capital
This villa by C'est Ici captures the bold and vibrant personality of its owners
Located on King Salman Road, the 32,000m2 development will redefine leisure, dining and wellness in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province
Gaggenau’s new refrigeration series blurs the line between architecture and appliance
RIMOWA’s signature grooved aluminium meets Vitra’s refined design sensibilities
We interview Tanuj Goenka, Director of Kerry Hill Architects (KHA) on the development of the latest Aman Residences in Dubai
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region, DLR Group has redefined hospitality through bold architecture, regional resonance and a contemporary lens on culture at Hilton The Point
Located in the Art of Living, the new BYKEPI store adds to the brand's international expansion.
The UAE-based luxury furniture atelier reimagines the role of metal in interior design through its inaugural collection.