Design
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.
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
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: 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
Brimming with Warmth
Atlas Concorde’s porcelain tiles enhance the contemporary design of this villa in Bodrum, Turkey
For Those Who Know
Gaggenau’s new Expressive series draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles and the minimalism of modernist architecture
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
Read ‘The Luxury Issue’ – Note from the editor
Our cover features Gaggenau, a brand that embodies design for the truly discerning.
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.
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.
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
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.
What to expect at Feria Habitat Valencia
This year’s fair is set to take place between 29 September and 2 October
ARTDOM Expands to the Middle East
Daria Zolotova, founder of ARTDOM, discusses the brand’s upcoming first major art forum congress, being held at Riyadh on 11-12 November 2025