SAY Studio states that four forces guided the design – organic, directed, experiential and centred – resulting in spaces shaped not only to function, but to be felt, with an emphasis on wellbeing. The building feels alive and responsive to people, making use of greenery in unexpected places, tactile and calming materials, light to energise shared tables and quiet corners, and glass walls to offer transparency without sacrificing focus.

Focused workstations sit alongside collaborative hubs, enabling a variety of working arrangements, while quiet zones support deep concentration and common spaces invite collective ideation. Conference rooms, anchored around organic focal points, encourage discussion and connection. The informal work settings of the fourth floor, known as ‘Your Work, Your Way’, encourage spontaneous dialogue. The eighth floor – the ‘Greenhouse’ – is a catalyst equipped with advanced technology, designed to adapt effortlessly from hands-on workshops to large-scale gatherings.

Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director at SAY Studio, says, “This building is a manifestation of Deloitte’s values, reflecting sustainability, forward-thinking design and a deep understanding that work environments should inspire, nurture and endure.” This space acknowledges time while creating an environment where people can pause, connect and build lasting work.

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From the start, every decision was guided by how the office would function. How partners move through the space. How privacy, collaboration, and focus coexist. Where hierarchy matters, and where it quietly fades. These patterns were mapped through adjacencies, behaviour studies, acoustic strategy, and circulation planning, ensuring the space supports the realities of legal practice.

The reception acts as a psychological threshold. Warm, composed, and quietly theatrical, the bespoke folding light feature sets an immediate tone of assurance without intimidation. Softened geometries, layered lighting, and tactile materials create a grounded sense of arrival. Meeting rooms and boardrooms balance gravitas with comfort, as curved ceilings and rounded forms reduce cognitive load and improve acoustics.

The Majlis is intentionally softer, reimagined as a contemporary living room that encourages open dialogue and natural interaction. Textiles and rugs are both decorative and acoustically purposeful, creating calm, contained zones within the larger open environment.

At the heart of the office, the café connects practice areas and offices, designed more like a members’ lounge than a breakout area. Furniture feels curated rather than specified, lighting is hospitality in tone, and the result is a space people actually want to spend time in, which subtly reshapes workplace culture over time.

Materiality throughout is warm, tactile, and understated: timber grains, rattan cladding, plastered ceilings, bouclé upholstery, and layered rugs combine to create comfort. Curated artworks by Yousef Ahmad, Naema Al Hail, Mhairi Boyle, and Noor Abuissa enrich the space, adding cultural depth and reinforcing connection.

Reflecting on the project, Irena Andonova Senior Interior Designer of Roar said, “Collaborating with an international team while being introduced to a new country was a quietly profound experience. At the same time, we wanted the design to feel new and quietly exciting even a little unexpected for a law firm in the region.

Pallavi Dean Founder and Design Director of Roar also commented, “My favourite part is working with a circular floorplate, it’s pure math when you are working out spatial hierarchy. Having a client that trusts you to lead the decision making and treats you like an expert is a real gift. The Partner who leads the Doha practice Payvand VahDat gave us carte blache which made us go above and beyond to deliver. It was a collaborative process with the office manager Nina who’s main driver was functionality and life cycle costs and head of workplace Olivier Wilkins who helped ensure global guidelines were met while pushing the design narrative”.

This office demonstrates Roar’s belief that when evidence-based strategy meets creative confidence, spaces evolve naturally balancing beauty, performance, and cultural relevance.

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Each villa boasts Bentley Home’s interior design elegance and a curation of their iconic furnishings, making it a community where luxury knows no bounds. The exclusive neighborhood comprises twenty-seven villas of 600 square meters and nine VIP Villas of 1200 square meters. This distinctive haven will include a 5-star lounge, offering F&B services and a relaxed ambience, perfect for community gatherings. Complementing this, a dedicated business hub provides seamless connectivity, 24/7 services, and private meeting rooms, creating an environment for success. A state-of-the-art gym will cater to health enthusiasts, featuring unique equipment, that will complement the large outdoor wellness areas. Mira Villas designed by Bentley Home is a bold declaration that redefines luxury and is crafted to enhance quality of life.

Located fifteen minutes from Burj Khalifa and five minutes from Meydan, the community offers unrivaled access to the city whilst being in a tranquil living environment. Situated in proximity to Dubai’s Financial center as well as Dubai International Airport, it also provides excellent connectivity and convenience for the frequent commuter and the urban epicure. The vibrant community includes breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline and the serenity of a private lake. Green alleys are thoughtfully designed for leisurely strolls, invigorating runs, and cycling, creating the perfect balance between urban convenience and natural beauty.

Mira Villas designed by Bentley Home embodies a property style that transcends time, blending the established estate aesthetics with modern distinction. This development pioneers a single style approach, incorporating luxurious architecture and high-quality materials that will remain relevant for generations. The symbol of quintessential British performance combined with exquisite design depicts a poetic and powerful residential experience.

Energy-efficient architectural features such as high ceilings and roof extensions shield the villas from direct sunlight, leading to significantly reduced energy consumption. The façades, made with natural Portuguese limestone, not only add a touch of sophistication but also allow the houses to ‘breathe’. Renewable energy will be generated through the use of solar panels, recycled steel, and low-volatile organic compound paints used in construction.

The interiors within the community reaffirm Bentley Home’s core values by adding organic and modern shapes to well-defined lines, and iconic craftsmanship. Quality and functionality are at the core of the design – always underscored by a commitment to sustainability, nature, and green materials. Bentley Home’s debut interior design development in the Middle East marks a significant milestone for the brand, as it continues to expand its global presence as the definition of modern luxury. This branded community not only embodies Bentley Home’s timeless elegance but also represents its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional living experiences.

‘This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for the whole Dubai property market,’ said Tamara Getigezheva, CEO of MIRA Developments. ‘Bentley Home represents an iconic brand synonymous with impeccable quality, luxury and meticulous attention to detail. This level of precision aligns with our discerning clientele in the Middle East, who seek the finest in premium home interiors. Andrea Gentilini, CEO of Luxury Living Group: ‘The Bentley Home collection offers unique and recognizable products, offering the customer an inimitable experience. The Middle East is crucial for Luxury Living Group and Dubai is one of the main luxury hubs in the world. Finding the right partner was extremely important for us: we are thrilled about Dubai-based Mira Developments’.

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A well designed kitchen can be quite a personal thing. While some prefer closed kitchens and defined living areas, others will yearn for a modern open floor plan design where kitchens flow effortlessly into living spaces. Some consumers want a kitchen that has massive storage options, where others prioritize a kitchen that is designed to accommodate large appliances.

Fortunately, Nolte FZE has had over a decade of experience across the region designing kitchens that become the heart of every home, no matter what the needs are. Nolte FZE is the subsidiary of Nolte Group, a company with rich heritage, first founded in 1958. The family owned company’s modular kitchens have been 100% manufactured in Germany for nearly 7 decades.

“When we brought Nolte Küchen into Middle East markets in 2010, there was not a lot of knowledge about German kitchen brands,” says Mr. Selva Kumar Rajulu, Managing Director of Nolte FZE. “Today we’re not only a functional kitchen manufacturer, we’re also well known in the region as an aspirational kitchen design brand, offering the latest trends and design innovations.”

Unique and timeless Nolte Küchen designs are featured in over 1,000 kitchens at the Harmony Villas at Tilal Al Ghaf by Majid Al Futtaim.

Nolte Küchen is a popular choice for the industry’s leading designers, developers and architects in the Middle East and can be found in some of the most prestigious projects in the region. The company has supplied over 10,000 luxury kitchens for developers like Nakheel, Saadiyat Development, ADCE, DIB, Farglory and Velocity Development including Majid Al Futtaim’s premium Dubai community, the Harmony Villas at Tilal Al Ghaf. The kitchens feature sleek integrated lighting in glass cabinetry, handless designs and beautiful wood grains.

For both mega developments and design focused projects, Nolte FZE works closely with industry stakeholders to create kitchens that offer excellent value and German engineering, never compromising on innovation nor quality.

While Nolte FZE’s operations extend to over 30 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa, in 2023 the company experienced record growth in the UAE, boasting its most successful year to date. Nolte works with Universal Trading Company (of Universal Group) as the partner of Nolte Küchen in the UAE.

“Our relationship with Nolte has been very successful for us. Jointly, we lead the market not only in the number of kitchens we supply but also in our forward thinking approach to aesthetics and modern functionality,” says Universal Group CEO, Mr. Mohamed Shabeeb Al Dhaheri.

Caramel and white shine as a harmonious duo in Nolte Küchen’s new 2024 innovations.

Universal’s award winning Nolte Küchen flagship showroom in Dubai is open to the public and designers by appointment to discover the latest product innovations and Nolte’s wide range of fronts and finishes. In the UAE, Universal operates three Nolte Küchen showrooms in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain.

“Nolte is proof that quality and durability can co-exist with beautiful design and innovative elements.” says Nolte FZE Executive Director, Öznur Karakaş “Our design focused premium range, nolteneo, has created a buzz amongst industry insiders. They are finding that the same quality Nolte is known for can be created with nolteneo’s cutting edge design, clean lines and integrated lighting.”

Looking forward to another successful year ahead, Nolte Küchen welcomes architects, designers and developers to over 65 showrooms across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

 

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Among its illustrious offerings, the Oasis Bathroom Furniture Collections stand out, exemplifying the pinnacle of Italian bathroom design. Whether one seeks opulence or contemporary minimalism, Oasis has curated lines to cater to diverse tastes.

For those with a luxurious taste, the Oasis Bathroom Luxury Collection beckons. Featuring classical furniture adorned with intricate details and refined finishes, it is tailored for connoisseurs who desire nothing short of grandeur in their bathing sanctuaries.

The brand takes into account various tastes and offers collection curated to the needs of those with a love for modernity and minimalism. The Oasis Bathroom Master Collection appeals to modern sensibilities and is characterized by clean lines and robust volumes. This line embodies contemporary elegance, offering a minimalist aesthetic that seamlessly integrates into any space. Its high modularity ensures adaptability to environments of varying dimensions, making it a versatile choice for discerning clients.

What sets Oasis apart is its dedication to customization, allowing clients to personalize their furniture with bespoke finishes, ensuring each piece is a reflection of individual style and preferences.

In an era where heritage meets innovation, Oasis continues to set the global standard for exquisite furniture, perpetuating the legacy of Italian craftsmanship with each meticulously crafted piece.

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The Circle of Harmony is a stylistic exploration project initiated in 2020 at the instigation of Pasquale Junior Natuzzi, the brand’s Chief Creative Officer. The project seeks to create a physical and virtual community where artists, architects and designers plan and imagine the stylistic evolution of Natuzzi Italia, regarding its heritage as the cornerstone of this journey.

Following the reflections of the last editions of The Circle of Harmony on the themes of functionality and sustainability, Comfortness explores the world of comfort. It is interpreted as a way of life, an intimate and personal aspect, a means of instilling strength and well-being, a consideration that is impossible to overlook when it comes to making valuable time for yourself and your relaxation. A new idea of sustainability, a key element in claiming quality of life. The aim of this new chapter of The Circle of Harmony is to combine comfort, design, beauty and utility.

Together with BIG Studio – Bjarke Ingels Group, the contributors to Comfortness are Fabio Novembre, Enrique Martí, Simone Bonanni and Sebastiano Tosi, who, coming from different paths, have created a crossroads of experiences, ideas and creative blending.

“In recent years, the home has become the place where we recuperate our energy and where well-being is an increasingly important aspect. Everything that is part of this space – volumes, materials, and colours – constitutes comfort, which for Natuzzi has always been an essential element that translates into a maniacal attention to both product and visual comfort with aesthetically reassuring shapes and an in-depth study of colour and light,” comments Pasquale Junior Natuzzi, Chief Creative Officer.

The brand’s flagship store in Via Durini – transformed in 2022 by Fabio Novembre’s new retail concept celebrating Apulian culture and atmospheres – is the setting where all the new Comfortness products were unveiled during Milan Design Week.

The showroom also hosts special projects that tell, in an original way, the story of the culture and craftsmanship of the Apulian territory: Uragano table, a moving sculpture made in limited edition; Germogli lamp by artist-designer Marcantonio, which pays homage to the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape; and artist Renzo Buttazzo’s sculptures, shaped from the ancient limestone rock typical of Salento.

COLLE SOFA – designed by BIG Studio – Bjarke Ingels Group

The encounter between Natuzzi and Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director of BIG Studio – one of the most interesting figures in contemporary design and architecture – resulted in Colle, a project inspired by the first Natuzzi models recognised for their soft and cosy style. This is a key feature of this model, which harmoniously portrays the typical relaxed atmosphere of Apulia and Mediterranean life, a physical and mental place that welcomes the most intimate and social moments by allowing for quality time with yourselves and others.

The seat and backrest cushions gently rest on the inner structure of the sofa, recalling a natural, cosy world, creating informal and comfortable seating; an additional cushion rests on the side structure and becomes a soft armrest that increases the surface area for lying down. The design is distinguished by the pleasant ‘wrinkles’ created on the upholstery, which enhance the softness of the design and enhance the sense of visual comfort that the entire collection seeks to communicate. Colle is a modular system that consists of an armchair module, two- or three-seat versions, and various components – including corner elements – to compose a true relaxation space in the living area.

The name Colle denotes the perfect representation of the Italian landscape overlooking the sea: just like the gentle curves of a hill, the shapes of the Colle sofa are designed to accommodate relaxation and socialising by emphasising the visual comfort that is so important to Natuzzi.

“We were asked to design a family of sofas for Natuzzi that would tell the story of comfort through a few simple design tricks,” remarks Jakob Lange, Partner, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. “We approached the task by combining contrasting materials, wrapping a soft cushion around a wooden construction, creating a solid composition with rounded edges and deep seating to meet contemporary life’s demands for versatility and softness.”

“Our BIG Product Team makes product design a literal extension of our efforts in architecture,” explains Bjarke Ingels, founder and Creative Director of BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. “Architects rarely have an opportunity to specify a building component from scratch, limiting our imagination to what is already on the market. Our work in furniture, lighting, transport and the Internet of Things allows us to connect the big picture to the small details, increasing our overall influence on the built environment.”

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Titled “Behind the scenes: A luxury experience at The Royal Atlantis,” this exclusive gathering offered a rare opportunity to explore behind the scenes of one of the world’s most luxurious resorts.

Opened in February 2023, The G.A Group were responsible for all aspects of Atlantis The Royal ‘s interior design. The G.A Group first travelled to Dubai in 2014, after being invited to take part in a design competition for the hotel’s new concept.

For Atlantis Tapetex developed custom coloured linen and supplied 60.000 linear meters of linen wallcovering for the guestrooms and hallways. During the visit, the designers also had the chance to see first-hand some of the custom-colored linen wallcoverings by Tapetex.

A select group of designers and thought leaders shared their vision for luxury design in 2024, highlighting some of the emerging trends in high-end interiors.

Stay tuned for their valuable insights.

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What distinguishes Polished Interiors is its holistic approach to design. From governmental and private offices to eclectic spaces like coffee shops, flower boutiques, and an array of residential projects encompassing apartments, villas, and palatial estates, the brand caters to a diverse clientele with bespoke needs. This versatility is mirrored in its wide array of services, spanning architectural consultations, interior design, fit-out works, and bespoke furniture production.

At the heart of Polished Interiors’ ethos lies collaboration. By fostering deep connections with clients and meticulously comprehending their requirements, the team crafts tailor-made solutions that exceed expectations. Through a rigorous process of analyzing spaces and understanding occupants, Polished Interiors delivers captivating designs that seamlessly integrate with the client’s lifestyle, whether it’s a modern American country aesthetic or a sleek contemporary ambiance.

Critical to the brand’s success is its cadre of experts, comprising highly skilled interior designers, engineers, architects, project managers, digital artists, and artisan craftsmen. This diverse ensemble ensures that every project is executed with meticulous precision and finesse, from inception to fruition.

The brand’s dedication to excellence is epitomized in its meticulously handcrafted furniture pieces, created by skilled artisans using only the finest materials. With plans to expand its offerings to include bespoke furniture and the imminent launch of its inaugural physical boutique, Polished Interiors is primed to leave an indelible mark on the design landscape.

Polished Interiors stands out for its unique amalgamation of creativity, functionality, and personalized solutions. With a global design outlook and specialized expertise, the brand is reshaping the contours of interior design, one impeccably curated space at a time.

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The colour palette aptly features the season’s boldest colours like reds and golds entwined with subtle neutral shades. The collection features red poinsettias, alluring amaryllis, fragrant evergreens and eucalyptus, and holly berries. Dried cinnamon sticks, citrus slices, and pinecones are added to the wreaths and garlands to give it a rustic charm.

Designed to keep the promote the festive spirit, the collection is adorned with ornaments and incorporates hints of sparkle with shimmering gold and glossy vases. This combination of elements and traditional ornaments strikes the balance between cozy nostalgia and joyful celebration.

Embrace the spirit of the season by adorning touching up the home decor with warmth, tradition, and festive enchantment.

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