identity is excited to announce its 12th annual identity Design Awards 2026

This year, we celebrate the interior designers, architects and product designers from the region – from emerging talent to the visionaries and global firms with local presence. We uncover their latest projects and what drew them to the profession.

These design-led hotels offer inspiration at every turn

This new, refined lounge showcases spectacular Dubai skyline views with style

Emirati founded and owned interior design studio Lodge completes two distinct majlises

We interview the founders of the collectible design house in an exclusive interview prior to their launch

Art has the power to illuminate histories and tell human stories across time and geography. At the newly opened Black Gold Museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it does just that

The space blends skateboarding, food, retail and community under a single roof

This Milan Design Week, HMA Living by Al Shamsi in collaboration with the Italian brand Turri and Killa Design, an internationally renowned architecture studio, unveiled LŪNA – a sofa collection influenced by the phases of the moon

Here are the Lebanese architects, interior designers and product designers you should know and follow.

The installation at Via Palestro offered a soothing escape during Milan Design Week

Dabbagh Architects’ reimagining of the Al Ain Museum – the UAE’s first museum – preserves the nation's historical memory through a thoughtful dialogue between heritage, archaeology, and contemporary design

Masaar, a premier residential community in Sharjah developed by Arada, has become known for its verdant lifestyle

identity hosted a panel in collaboration with Glaze Granite & Marble

Interiors From Spain brings an immersive exploration back to Palazzo Castiglioni

Discover Milan’s standout galleries and museums, where art, design, and innovation come together during Design Week 2026.

A curated guide to must-see Fuorisalone installations in Milan during design week