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An Urban Wadi

Designed by Dutch architects Mecanoo, this new museum’s design echoes natural rock formations

Studio971 Sheikh Zayed road showroom

Studio 971 Relaunches Its Sheikh Zayed Showroom

The showroom reopens as a refined, contemporary destination celebrating Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design.

How Eywa’s design execution is both challenging and exceptional

Mihir Sanganee, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder at Designsmith shares the journey behind shaping the interior fitout of this regenerative design project

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Sensory Design

Designed by Wangan Studio, this avant-garde space, dedicated to care, feels like a contemporary art gallery

Design

Design Dialogues with Ideal Standard x Villeroy & Boch

During Dubai Design Week 2025, identity held a panel at the Ideal Standard x Villeroy & Boch showroom in City Walk, on shaping experiences for hospitality.

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In photos: Winners at the identity Design Awards 2025

Presenting the winners of 2025 identity Design Awards.

Sensory Design

Designed by Wangan Studio, this avant-garde space, dedicated to care, feels like a contemporary art gallery

Design Dialogues with Ideal Standard x Villeroy & Boch

During Dubai Design Week 2025, identity held a panel at the Ideal Standard x Villeroy & Boch showroom in City Walk, on shaping experiences for hospitality.

In photos: Winners at the identity Design Awards 2025

Presenting the winners of 2025 identity Design Awards.

The Latest

A New Standard in Coastal Luxury

La Perla redefines seaside living with hand-crafted interiors and timeless architecture

Things to Covet

Here are some stunning, locally designed products that have caught our eye

Making Space

This book reclaims the narrative of women in interior design

Design Take: MEI by 4SPACE

Where heritage meets modern design.

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Editor’s Pick

Where Design Meets Experience

Fady Friberg has created a space that unites more than 70 brands under one roof, fostering community connection while delivering an experience unlike any other

Read ‘The Winner’s Issue’ – Note from the editor

Read the December issue now.

The Art of the Outdoors

The Edra Standard Outdoor sofa redefines outdoor living through design that feels, connects and endures

Interiors

A Home Away from Home

This home, designed by Blush International at the Atlantis The Royal Residences, perfectly balances practicality and beauty

Design Take: China Tang Dubai

Heritage aesthetics redefined through scale, texture, and vision.

A Modern Haven

Sophie Paterson Interiors brings a refined, contemporary sensibility to a family home in Oman, blending soft luxury with subtle nods to local heritage

Winners panel if hub

Winner’s Panel with IF Hub

identity gathered for a conversation on 'The Art of Design - Curation and Storytelling'.

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Dubai Design Week: A Retrospective

The identity team were actively involved in Dubai Design Week and Downtown Design, capturing collaborations and taking part in key dialogues with the industry. Here’s an overview.

Highlights of Cairo Design Week 2025

Art, architecture, and culture shaped up this year's Cairo Design Week.

Past Reveals Future

Maison&Objet Paris returns from 15 to 19 January 2026 under the banner of excellence and savoir-faire

Crafting Heritage: David and Nicolas on Abu Dhabi’s Equestrian Spaces

Inside the philosophy, collaboration, and vision behind the Equestrian Library and Saddle Workshop.

Contemporary Sensibilities, Historical Context

Mario Tsai takes us behind the making of his iconic piece – the Pagoda

Nebras Aljoaib Unveils a Passage Between Light and Stone

Between raw stone and responsive light, Riyadh steps into a space shaped by memory and momentum.

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Things to Covet

Here are some stunning, locally designed products that have caught our eye

Featured Products

Koshido Armoire by Garde Hvalsøe

Nakhla by Nada Debs

Deltalis dining table by Roche Bobois

Art Deco Table Lamp By Il Paralume Marina

The Isidoro trunk by Poltrona Frau x Fornasetti

Mao Hand Waved Pouf By Tonucci Collection

Bold coffee table by Ethimo

Riesling Bar Cabinet Technical Shagreen Fabric By Armani Casa

Asterite by Roula Salamoun

Dodge Murano Glass Vase By Aina Kari
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On Building to Last

We interview selected architects and interior designers to talk about balancing permanence and progress across their projects

Design Focus

For Music Lovers

The interiors of the Backstage Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden echo the feeling of being behind the scenes at a great performance – rich in texture, layered in story and always with music in the background

Architecture

Reviving Heritage

Qasr Bin Kadsa in Baljurashi, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia will be restored and reimagined as a boutique heritage hotel

NOMAD Opens Its Doors in Abu Dhabi’s Iconic Terminal 1

A modernist landmark is reimagined as a global stage for collectible design, contemporary art, and cultural dialogue.

Chatai: Where Tradition Meets Contemporary Calm

Inspired by Japanese tea rooms and street stalls, the space invites pause, dialogue, and cultural reflection in the heart of Dubai Design District

A Floating Vision: Dubai Museum of Art Rises from the Creek

Inspired by the sea and pearls, the Dubai Museum of Art becomes a floating ode to the city’s heritage and its boundless artistic ambition.

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The Art of Wellness

Technogym collaborates with Assouline to release a book that celebrates the brand’s 30-year contribution to the fitness industry

id Library: Abu Dhabi Bright

Stillness

Norm Architects shares its uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics

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The Choreographer of Letters

Taking place at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation until 25 January 2026, this landmark exhibition features Nja Mahdaoui, one of the most influential figures in Arab modern art

Building Spaces That Endure

identity hosted a panel in collaboration with GROHE.

Asterite by Roula Salamoun

Capturing a moment of natural order, Asterite gathers elemental fragments into a grounded formation.

Maison Aimée Opens Its New Flagship Showroom

The Dubai-based design house opens its new showroom at the Kia building in Al Quoz.

Alserkal x Design Miami: A Cultural Bridge for Collectible Design

Alserkal and Design Miami announce one of a kind collaboration.

Minotticucine Opens its First Luxury Kitchen Showroom in Dubai

The brand will showcase its novelties at the Purity showroom in Dubai

Art Dubai 2026 – What to Expect

The unveils new sections and global collaborations under new Director Dunja Gottweis.

‘One Nation’ Brings Art to Boxpark

A vibrant tribute to Emirati creativity.

Obegi Home

In conversation with Karine Obegi and Mauro Nastri

We caught up with Karine Obegi, CEO of OBEGI Home and Mauro Nastri, Global Export Manager of Italian brand Porada, at their collaborative stand in Downtown Design.

The Edge of Calm

This home in Dubai Hills Estate balances sculptural minimalism with everyday ease

An interview with Huda Lighting at Downtown Design

During Downtown Design, we interviewed the team at Huda Lighting in addition to designers Tom Dixon and Lee Broom.

Downtown Design Returns to Riyadh in 2026

The fair will run its second edition at JAX District