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identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: All Categories

Shortlist revealed for all the categories for identity Design Awards 2025

Trend Group supplies to the Red Sea’s most prestigious projects

Mohamad Chehab, the general manager of Trend Group Middle East talks about the group's involvement in the Red Sea Projects

A New Chapter in Surfaces

APE Grupo brings Spanish expertise to the Middle East with a flagship showroom designed for visionaries

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identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: All Categories

Shortlist revealed for all the categories for identity Design Awards 2025

Products

For Those Who Know

Gaggenau’s new Expressive series draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles and the minimalism of modernist architecture

Interiors

Eternal Flow

Inspired by the open seas and its five-star location on the Palm Jumeirah, this nature-inspired home by Katrin & Muse Design brims with inspiration

identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: All Categories

Shortlist revealed for all the categories for identity Design Awards 2025

For Those Who Know

Gaggenau’s new Expressive series draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles and the minimalism of modernist architecture

Eternal Flow

Inspired by the open seas and its five-star location on the Palm Jumeirah, this nature-inspired home by Katrin & Muse Design brims with inspiration

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identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: Innovations in Design

Shortlist revealed for the Innovations in Design categories for identity Design Awards 2025

Brimming with Warmth

Atlas Concorde’s porcelain tiles enhance the contemporary design of this villa in Bodrum, Turkey

The Lighthouse

Carrie Das has completed a beachfront home that bridges Asia-inspired minimalism and touches of British heritage

Frieze Abu Dhabi

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Frieze announce launch of Frieze Abu Dhabi

The move marks a new chapter in the emirate’s role on the global art calendar.

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For Those Who Know

Gaggenau’s new Expressive series draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles and the minimalism of modernist architecture

Read ‘The Luxury Issue’ – Note from the editor

Our cover features Gaggenau, a brand that embodies design for the truly discerning.

Global Outlook, Local Presence

Henrique Dias, Principal and Middle East Hospitality Design Director for DLR Group, shares the firm’s growth journey in the region

Interiors

An Ethereal Stay

A bespoke, cultural and spiritual adventure awaits in the remote, magical Kingdom of Mustang with the all-inclusive Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection hotel

Skyline Serenity

A family home in Almaty, Kazakhstan blends modern architecture, bespoke craftsmanship and global design icons

The Art of Distinction

Influenced by Art Deco design, Supreme by TREDEX now features a striking Matt Bourbon finish

Sarita Handa and Kristina Zanic Consultants Unveil DEEBAJ

Sarita Handa and Kristina Zanic Consultants announce the launch of DEEBAJ, a special-edition textile collection that reinterprets the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia through the artistry of Indian craftsmanship.

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Dragonfly by ISTO, executed by Designsmith

Award-Winning Residences in Dubai: When Vision Meets Flawless Delivery

Designsmith is bringing two award-winning residences to life by ISTO

Kohler Celebrated Transformative Designs at INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025

Transformative design experiences were highlighted through curated collections from Kohler, KALLISTA, and Kohler x Studio McGee along with panel discussions on wellness, design, and sustainability.

Inside Hobb

We speak with the founder of Hobb, Haifa Malhas, about building a bookstore and a community centred around love for design

Revealed: The venue and date for the identity Design Awards 2025

Save the date for the much awaited gala night.

Crate & Barrel x Jake Arnold The Hartford 90 Wood Outdoor Sofa by Jake Arnold

Conscious design, textural sophistication, and seasonal comfort: What Crate & Barrel and CB2 bring to the GCC with New Stores and Collection

With fresh openings in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Crate & Barrel and CB2 unveil Fall/Winter collections that blends tactile design, sustainability, and exclusive collaborations, bringing global style closer to regional homes.

Surface Appeal

Global surfaces leader Cosentino launches four new quartzite options in the Sensa range

Products

Things to Covet

Here are the bold and statement pieces that caught our eye this month

Featured Products

Inde Rose by Jaipur Rugs

Buccellati’s Sea Collection

Ibuju by Fango

Bit stool designed by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen

Rificolona pendant lamp by E-ggs for Miniforms

Steel and Stone Piano V2 by Batten and Kamp

Knit One modular seating by Paul Crofts Studio

Shelf Life shelf by Interesting Times Gang

Armadillo rugs

Riva collection by Patricia Urquiola for CIMENTO
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Design Focus

A Dose of Culture Without Losing Comfort

BLINK Design Group has drawn deeply from the well of ancient Lingnan culture to craft a design narrative that’s rooted in tradition yet thoroughly modern at Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake in China

Design Focus

A Sensory Escape

Soft pastels, natural materials and artistic craftmanship take centre stage at Villa Miraé

Architecture

Where Faith, Knowledge and Community Converge

Conceived by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women in Qatar is the first purpose-built contemporary women’s mosque in the Muslim world

A New Life

In the heart of Cairo, an old lecture hall at Ain Shams University turns into a theatre

An Avant Garde Residence

The V Penthouse by Badie Architects is a bold exploration of materiality and spatial harmony

Serenity and Soul

Blending Aman’s signature serenity with the cultural soul of Saudi Arabia, Amansamar emerges as a bold new destination for design-led living and hospitality

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LIBRARY

id Library: Abu Dhabi Bright

Stillness

Norm Architects shares its uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics

Contemporary Living by McClean Design

Paul McClean and Michael Webb explore the art of liveable modernism in their latest Rizzoli book

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Celebrating artistry, heritage, and community

Casamia & Mustard & Linen host a cultural exchange celebrating Emirati Women’s Day

Design Take: GABA

Inspired by the philosophy of GABA tea, fermented without air or light, Studio Meshary AlNassar translated this concept into an interior that is hidden, intimate, and layered with sensory detail.

Geared for Growth

ClayArk opens an expanded showroom showcasing their expansion into sanitary ware

Holiday Vibes at Home

California sunshine and French country charm meet in this 510-square metre house with a dream pool cabana and peaceful garden

Things to Covet

Nature-inspired meets future-ready for these sustainable pieces

Vedra

The Quiet Art of Project Management

In Dubai’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, this approach has earned Vedra a reputation for integrity and attention to detail

OFIS Brings the Iconic HÅG Capisco Chair to the UAE

In an exclusive collaboration with Flokk, the brand continues to raise the bar for healthy and sustainable workplace design

Quiet Luxury

The Bernhardt brand brings understated elegance and enduring craftsmanship through Interiors in the UAE

Transform Your Living Space

Renowned designer Antonio Citterio introduces a new paradigm in contemporary seating through the Loungescape sofa

Dubai Design Week 2025

Dubai Design Week 2025 reveals an exciting 11th edition programme

Taking place from 4-9 November 2025, Dubai Design Week this year centres around community.

Rooted in Stillness

Casa Tranquilo by DADO offers an immersive retreat into nature

Treetop Sanctuary

The Ritz-Carlton’s intimate treetop retreat offers a rare invitation to connect deeply with nature and culture