Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A Masterpiece of Design, Interiors, and Immersive Luxury

At Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, architecture, design, and service unite to create a new paradigm for luxury in Dubai. From Shaun Killa’s fluid, yacht-inspired forms to the understated nautical interiors, thoughtful landscaping, and transformative dining experiences, every detail has been crafted with precision and care.

At Affogato, a restrained earthy palette and sculptural forms transform a coffee and gelato bar into a serene, gallery-like experience — where texture, material, and taste are celebrated with minimalist precision.

Dubai’s J1 Beach neighbourhood continues to solidify its reputation as the go-to destination for luxury dining and elevated beachfront experiences, and Lúnico is a striking new addition that embodies this allure. The Spanish fine dining and late-night bar concept has quickly become a standout, offering a sophisticated yet dynamic experience that seamlessly transitions from relaxed daytime dining to high-energy nightlife.

Coffee roasters Elixir Bunn open their latest store/café in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with its impressive interiors designed by award-winning architecture and design practice AZAZ Architects. The temple-like space takes its inspiration from the coffee culture of Saudi Arabia, well-rooted into the society, dating back to times before the formation of the Kingdom.

Launching in 2018 within the neighbourhood of Al Jadaf and the Culture Village, FORM is the first member hotel of Design Hotels in the UAE and strives to offer something for the design-centric traveller with luxurious style and flair.

Lamborghini Dubai has again redefined the fusion of high-performance automotive excellence and artistic expression with the eagerly awaited second edition of The Majlis at Lamborghini. This exclusive event transformed the Sheikh Zayed Road showroom into a dynamic, immersive space where tradition meets modernity in a stunning celebration of design, heritage, and creativity.

Winning the Tanween Foldable Pavilion Challenge, Iwan is a collaborative effort between the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra), architectural practice Mamou Mani Studio, and production partner ABYWAT, a leading GCC company specialising in various finishing and furnishing materials.

Design Next was a circular design showcase featured during the 2024 Dubai Design Week, aimed at promoting sustainable practices through innovative materials, circular furniture, and captivating talks and performances.

Explore Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020, Dubai, located in the Sustainability District. The pavilion's theme is ‘Real life solutions to real world problems’.

With an abundance of plant life amid the Dubai desert, the Singapore Pavilion is a sustainable rainforest paradise inspired by the island nation’s nickname: “City in a Garden.”

When you live somewhere as densely populated as Bahrain, finding social harmony means learning to fit together, intertwining different cultures and faiths. This is the igniting idea behind the Bahrain Pavilion designed by Architect Christian Kerez, which explores density through the imaginative lens of weaving.

The Spain Pavilion was an open, eco-friendly exhibition that seamlessly blended ancient heritage and cutting-edge innovation. Guests were able to venture underground into a roomy basement, to explore a “forest of the future” exhibition filled with thought-provoking installations and demonstrations of Spain’s contributions to global sustainability.

Inspired by one of Stephen Hawking’s final projects, 'Breakthrough Message', the UK Pavilion invited visitors to consider what message we would communicate to express ourselves as a planet should we one day encounter other advanced civilisations in space.