Architecture
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.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and KCA International are collaborating to launch this new hotel
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
identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: All Categories
Shortlist revealed for all the categories for identity Design Awards 2025
identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: Innovations in Design
Shortlist revealed for the Innovations in Design categories for identity Design Awards 2025
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
Read ‘The Luxury Issue’ – Note from the editor
Our cover features Gaggenau, a brand that embodies design for the truly discerning.
A New Life
In the heart of Cairo, an old lecture hall at Ain Shams University turns into a theatre
Award-Winning Residences in Dubai: When Vision Meets Flawless Delivery
Designsmith is bringing two award-winning residences to life by ISTO
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
Revealed: The venue and date for the identity Design Awards 2025
Save the date for the much awaited gala night.
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
Desert Counterpoint
In Summerlin, Nevada, Faulkner Architects and Concept Lighting Lab have revealed a desert home that withstands extremities
On Building to Last
We interview selected architects and interior designers to talk about balancing permanence and progress across their projects
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