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.
Intercontinental FujairahDesigned by South Africa-based km2k Architects, the Intercontinental Fujairah luxury resort features a blend of vernacular architectural and contemporary style. Traditional Arabic Musharubia patterns appear as contemporary geometric compositions and used to play with the sun, function as open-air screens or adorn spaces with elaborate shadows. A true marvel by the sea. fujairah.intercontinental.com
FORM HotelThe newly formed Smartotel’s FORM Hotel flagship in Dubai - the region's first design hotel-boasts an innovative vision of contemporary hospitality created by the award-winning Paris-based Architecture Studio. Located in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Al Jadaf and Culture Village, the 136-room FORM Hotel Dubai features a strong visual art and design narrative, and emphasis on wellbeing, welcoming the hyper-connected, hybrid novel traveller. https://www.form-hotel.com
Al Seef Hotel by JumeirahAl Seef Hotel by Jumeirah offers the best of both worlds: modern design in the midst of historic treasures. Spread 1.8 km along the Dubai Creek, it's infused with the culture of Emirati hospitality. Its 190 guest rooms are spread across a 22 traditionally designed Arabian buildings adorned with iconic wind towers. And when you've taken in all the historic sights, sounds and tastes retreat to a fresh, soothing space that reflects the design soul of the city's roots. https://www.jumeirah.com/
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel The new five-star Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel has become a design destination in the heart of the capital. With its contemporary interpretation of a Bedouin desert camp, the elegant lobby leads to an equally stunning terrace with views as captivating as its interiors. https://www.hyatt.com
Zabeel House MINI, DubaiThis spring, Zabeel House MINI by Jumeriah opened its doors along with its new eatery: C.U. Named after the chemical symbol for
copper because of the prevalence of the material around the hotel, it offers a mix of Pan Asian and Middle Eastern dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Across the lobby, MishMash offers elevated global streetfood. Tip: The bookcase in MishMash features a quirky,
constantly evolving display of things the hotel team and guests love about Dubai.
zabeelhouse.com
Address DowntownIt’s Dubai’s most stylish address. Only a heartbeat away from the new Fashion Avenue in The Dubai Mall, the new Address Downtown features an art deco interior from NYC-based Meyer Davis. Inside the post-modern style facade are 44 high-fashion vitrines, including global brands such as Prada and Dunhill.
www.addresshotels.com
Renaissance HotelDesigned by WA International’s Claire Craig (also an id Design Award winner), The Renaissance in the Business Bay District isn’t a typical luxury hotel. With a focus on materiality, form and artistic juxtapositions, the design references Dubai’s built environment. Must see: the photography in each room and the reimagining of Pablo Picasso's famed camel sketch as a playful 3D iron rod sculpture. renaissance-hotels.marriott.com
Intercontinental FujairahDesigned by South Africa-based km2k Architects, the Intercontinental Fujairah luxury resort features a blend of vernacular architectural and contemporary style. Traditional Arabic Musharubia patterns appear as contemporary geometric compositions and used to play with the sun, function as open-air screens or adorn spaces with elaborate shadows. A true marvel by the sea. fujairah.intercontinental.com
FORM HotelThe newly formed Smartotel’s FORM Hotel flagship in Dubai - the region's first design hotel-boasts an innovative vision of contemporary hospitality created by the award-winning Paris-based Architecture Studio. Located in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Al Jadaf and Culture Village, the 136-room FORM Hotel Dubai features a strong visual art and design narrative, and emphasis on wellbeing, welcoming the hyper-connected, hybrid novel traveller. https://www.form-hotel.com
Al Seef Hotel by JumeirahAl Seef Hotel by Jumeirah offers the best of both worlds: modern design in the midst of historic treasures. Spread 1.8 km along the Dubai Creek, it's infused with the culture of Emirati hospitality. Its 190 guest rooms are spread across a 22 traditionally designed Arabian buildings adorned with iconic wind towers. And when you've taken in all the historic sights, sounds and tastes retreat to a fresh, soothing space that reflects the design soul of the city's roots. https://www.jumeirah.com/
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel The new five-star Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel has become a design destination in the heart of the capital. With its contemporary interpretation of a Bedouin desert camp, the elegant lobby leads to an equally stunning terrace with views as captivating as its interiors. https://www.hyatt.com
Zabeel House MINI, DubaiThis spring, Zabeel House MINI by Jumeriah opened its doors along with its new eatery: C.U. Named after the chemical symbol for
copper because of the prevalence of the material around the hotel, it offers a mix of Pan Asian and Middle Eastern dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Across the lobby, MishMash offers elevated global streetfood. Tip: The bookcase in MishMash features a quirky,
constantly evolving display of things the hotel team and guests love about Dubai.
zabeelhouse.com
Address DowntownIt’s Dubai’s most stylish address. Only a heartbeat away from the new Fashion Avenue in The Dubai Mall, the new Address Downtown features an art deco interior from NYC-based Meyer Davis. Inside the post-modern style facade are 44 high-fashion vitrines, including global brands such as Prada and Dunhill.
www.addresshotels.com
Renaissance HotelDesigned by WA International’s Claire Craig (also an id Design Award winner), The Renaissance in the Business Bay District isn’t a typical luxury hotel. With a focus on materiality, form and artistic juxtapositions, the design references Dubai’s built environment. Must see: the photography in each room and the reimagining of Pablo Picasso's famed camel sketch as a playful 3D iron rod sculpture. renaissance-hotels.marriott.com
Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects is a geometric marvel
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Casamia’s latest collaboration with furniture brand Edra showcases Italian design excellence
Established in 1987, Edra has been crafting exclusive and timeless furniture from the outset Read more >
Aedas along with a consortium of architects, designs the futuristic resort – Trojena Ski Village in KSA
The futuristic resort is said to feature year-round skiing opportunities, retail outlets, and more Read more >
Read ‘Innovation in Design’ – Note from the editor
Read identity magazine's April edition on ISSUU or grab your copy Read more >
Shakespeare Gordon Studio’s founders renovated their New York home with a playful design
From a conventional turn-of-the-century layout, the home was turned into playful design choices Read more >
Chattels & More releases their latest Spring-Summer collection
The Spring-Summer Collection features updated designs from the brand's sofa, table and dining collection Read more >
