Inhabit: 7 Dubai Design Week hotels
Experience stays that reflect the diversity of design in the UAE.
Just got into town? We hope you left your expectations at home. With the arrival of Dubai Design Week, we know there will be guests in our city looking for an experience in Dubai and the region – not just a room. And, of course, locals will be looking for a chic design corner to discuss each day, enjoy conversations with new friends from around the world and to reflect on the infusion of energy and inspiration during the city’s most creative time of the year. So take a spin though these 7 distinct design styles. Whether its a hipster haven or the most fashionable address in town, the region has a flavour to suit every taste.
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