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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Otherworldly
The new Alémais Sydney headquarters reflects the brand’s flair for colourful prints and embellishments
Between Sky and Steel
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Brimming with Warmth
Atlas Concorde’s porcelain tiles enhance the contemporary design of this villa in Bodrum, Turkey
The Lighthouse
Carrie Das has completed a beachfront home that bridges Asia-inspired minimalism and touches of British heritage
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For Those Who Know
Gaggenau’s new Expressive series draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles and the minimalism of modernist architecture
Eternal Flow
Inspired by the open seas and its five-star location on the Palm Jumeirah, this nature-inspired home by Katrin & Muse Design brims with inspiration
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
Celebrating artistry, heritage, and community
Casamia & Mustard & Linen host a cultural exchange celebrating Emirati Women’s Day
Skyline Serenity
A family home in Almaty, Kazakhstan blends modern architecture, bespoke craftsmanship and global design icons