Launching Sequoia, your woodland paradise

from AED 1,696,000*

A peaceful enclave hidden within the woodland.

Choose from a range of well-appointed homes, from two-bedroom townhouses to six-bedroom signature villas. Every residence at Sequoia blends nature-inspired design and features with the latest smart home technology, bringing you environmentally friendly convenience and comfort.

Design Middle East presents the Lighting Powerlist 2023 and honours the leading suppliers, distributors, designers, manufacturers, and experts for providing the perfect harmony and composition of lights, layers, direction, and flow.

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TALKING POINT

Limitless Imagination: An Evening with Gaggenau

Gaggenau presented a remarkable evening under the leadership of Tomas Alonso, CEO of BSH Middle East, where noted interior designer Karin Bohn discussed her collaboration with the luxury brand.

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OP-ED

Regenerative events: Nurturing the present, preserving the future

In response to the urgent need for transformative action in the face of ecological and social challenges, the concept of regenerative events has gained momentum. Going beyond sustainability, regenerative events aim to actively contribute to the regeneration and restoration of ecosystems, communities, and cultures.

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DÉCOR REVIEW

Glass glamour

Antonino Cardillo, General Manager at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, on how Vinesse Restaurant set in a glass pavilion that appears to float on the surrounding water is a dreamy and explain the design concept of the Vinesse, which is set in a glass pavilion that appears to float on the surrounding water.

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COVER STORY

Leading and shaping

Every year on August 28, Emirati Women's Day is observed. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, widely known as the Mother of the Nation, established Emirati Women's Day in 2015, to recognise significant achievements in gender equality and women's empowerment in the UAE.

26 KHADIJA AL BASTAKI

30 NOORA AL AWAR

32 MAJEDAH ALAWADHI

34 SHAFIA ALKHYELI

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Unlimited talent

Lama Al-Kharboush, Architectural Associate at Aedas of Saudi origin, discusses her journey in the design industry, motivating women who wish to pursue a career in this field, and future goals.

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TÊTE-À-TÊTE

A New start!

Aleksandra Mojse, Founder and Managing Director of Moy, talks the launch of her own design firm, projects, challenges, the value of a great team, and future plans for expansion.

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INTERVIEW

A true star!

Maximilian Missoni, Polestar's Head of Design, discusses his professional journey, building sustainable electric cars, and the creative process that results in a star car.

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REVIEW

All-In-One

Let's take a look at why Dyson's Solarcycle Morph light is a must-have item that covers all of your lighting needs, from task lighting to ambient lighting, to suit the way you live, work, and relax.

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PICK OF THE MONTH

Brilliant craftsmanship!

Led by designer Nareg Krikorian, his inaugural collection, Gaar, gives traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship heritage a contemporary spin on the functional art scene.