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Finasi at Downtown Design 2025

Finasi x ROAR presents – Made in UAE

For this year's Downtown Design, Finasi and Pallavi Dean will unveil a bold new installation that speaks the language of material honesty, exceptional craftsmanship, visionary design, and local identity.

identity Design awards 2025 shortlist party

In photos: 2025 identity Design Awards shortlist reveal at Casamia

Here are snippets from the evening.

Vote for your favourite projects at the identity Design Awards 2025

You can now choose your favourite project from the identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist

Featured

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

The Latest

Heritage Reimagined

Designlab Experience turns iconic spaces into living narratives of Emirati culture, luxury, and craftsmanship.

Nakhla by Nada Debs

Nakhla symbolises resilience, prosperity and a deep connection to the land

Wave: The New Mediterranean Haven in Dubai

IDST’s design invites exploration with a thoughtful blend of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary style.

The Chedi Wadi Safar

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and KCA International are collaborating to launch this new hotel

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Editor’s Pick

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

A New Era of Early Learning

Roar crafts the PIF Daycare Centre in Riyadh with a calming, sensory-rich environment where design, nature and childhood development come together.

The Importance of Community-Driven Design

We speak to Joanna Varettas, Senior Associate Designer at TGP International on the story of Seed & Bloom – a café designed to nurture connection and community engagement

A Lesson in Restraint

This Palm Jumeirah home proves that luxury can be achieved with intention, rather than scale

A New Chapter of Wellness

Studio Marco Piva has designed the Eden Spa at Excelsior Palace in Rapallo, where architecture, landscape and luxury converge

Design

When Art Meets Light

Brush and Switch by Sans Souci bend light in unexpected ways

What to Expect at Downtown Design

The Middle East’s leading platform for high-quality contemporary design will showcase a curated mix of international and regional brands, alongside independent designers and studios

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

A New Chapter in Surfaces

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

The Art of Distinction

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

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

Restraint meets richness

This apartment designed by Carl Gerges features green hues throughout

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

Architecture

identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: Architecture

Shortlist revealed for the Architecture categories for identity Design Awards 2025

Between Sky and Steel

We step into a sculptural apartment in Istanbul, Turkey

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

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

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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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The Latest

identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: Interior Design

The shortlist is revealed for the interior design categories

Otherworldly

The new Alémais Sydney headquarters reflects the brand’s flair for colourful prints and embellishments

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.

Celebrating artistry, heritage, and community

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

Skyline Serenity

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

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

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.

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