Homes r Us launches the festive collection
As the UAE eases into the new normal, residents are gearing up for a Ramadan like no other. The new Ramadan Collection from Homes r Us is carefully designed to elevate all of the season’s important moments – from Suhoor to Iftar and everything in between. Featuring classic, bold and unconventional designs, the new Ramadan Collection is the perfect way to make hosting easier this Ramadan.
The new collection feature five broad themes to suit the tastes of every home. The calm Soothing Ensembles feature warm tropical colours of tan, turquoise, pearl whites and wicker accents to bring a holiday feel to the home. The Neutral and Earthy collection features natural shades and wood tones to bring a cozy and minimalistic feeling to even the most luxurious homes.
The Grand Traditions collection features bold designs in a classic radiant fusion style. This range of furniture and décor is perfect for those who love to go big when they entertain. Drawing on this year’s highly colorful trends, the Ramadan Collection also features pieces for those who love a splash of color. The Deep Textures range draws on lush, jewel tones and opposing shades on the color wheel to bring an element of royal luxury to the home, while the Colourful Indulgence range features fun and playful pieces in a rainbow of shades and accents.
Keeping in tune with the spirit of Ramadan, Homes r Us has also launched an extensive range of traditional lanterns, and a unique Crescent Moon Tree that will allow people of all ages to take part in Ramadan traditions.
With such a wide range of designs, colours and textures to choose from – adding a touch of unique flair to the home becomes a treat with Homes r Us. The collections includes furniture and décor pieces for living, dining, bedroom and kids’ rooms, making it easy to bring home something new this festive season.
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Danube Home launches its contemporary Ramadan collection
With Ramadan just around the corner, Danube Home has launched a contemporary collection of furniture and home décor for those looking to give their homes a makeover this festive season. The leading furniture brand understands the taste of the UAE’s consumers and has designed an enviable catalogue of modern pieces that are sure to suit the homes of Emiratis and expats alike.
The Ramadan Collection by Danube Home includes a minimalistic living and dining range in monotone shades. The light grey and black furniture pieces with sharp lines and contrasts are sure to appeal to customers who prefer a decluttered and sophisticated home interior. Connoisseurs of understated elegance will love the walnut and gold range that feature living, dining and bedroom furniture in earthy tones with a hint of luxury.
Residents of the UAE are no strangers to glamour and those who emulate the same in their homes can turn to the opulent gold metal and glossy modern pieces, or the luxurious Milano sofa set. For those looking to make their homes an escape from the city, Danube Home has drawn inspiration from Western homesteads with a range of matte leather and tan pieces, that use natural hemp and oak melamine. The brand has also created a series of unique pieces for Kids – from nursery furniture to poster beds, to coordinated comforter sets and other soft furnishings that children are sure to love.
As with all of Danube Home’s range of furniture and home décor, their Ramadan Collection pieces are highly durable, made of strong materials and built to last without compromising on style. The pieces are all made in Egypt with the highest care and quality checks at every step of the way. The Ramadan Collection by Danube Home is available at all Danube Home stores across the UAE and online on www.danubehome.com
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Sana Sajan launches Wabi Sabi, a community art space
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life, keeping this thought alive a new studio was launched this weekend in Dubai which is going to make waves in the art community in the UAE- Wabi Sabi is a community arts space that aims to engage audiences, promote local artists and support the development of Dubai’s art scene through its extensive art programmes, educational initiatives, and community projects.
Through their diverse public programmes, they aim to increase knowledge and appreciation for the arts in the UAE, their objective is to build a bridge between the arts and education, opening cultural dialogue in a non-judgemental environment, and help carry the ideation process into creation. As a means to do so, they host workshops, talks, events and opportunities to bring together a like-minded community.
Wabi Sabi will be housed in the communal art studio Meraki Art studio in Al Quoz, who’s founders Pooja and Kajol, are a powerhouse of talent and are deeply passionate about the arts, and are active supporters of the art scene in Dubai, Kajol, a qualified interior designer, put her skills at work at the studio which is evident in the elegant and abstract interiors of the art space. their studio is a multi-concept space that offers workshops to help their patrons de-stress, a space to build resin furniture, Wabi Sabi – which will be their painters area.
Their studio is open to people of all skill-levels. Anyone interested in painting, candle-making, soap-making, resin art, woodwork or other forms of art and design can come to the venue and practice the art of their liking, the studio has a variety of payment and membership options and has already caught the fancy of art aficionado’s across the city.
“For professional artists who want a regular space to work, they can opt for the monthly membership. For those who want to unwind with a single session of painting after a long day at work, they can do that at nominal charges,” says Pooja co-founder of Meraki Studio.
The space is also a perfect co-working space for artsy peeps to get their thinking caps on, at a convenient location at an affordable price.
Sana Sajan owner of Wabi Sabi was quoted “My collaboration with Meraki is the perfect amalgamation of where I would want to see my passion for art being able to touch the lives of people who are as inclined towards the arts as I am, Wabi Sabi will allow you to give your thoughts an output through the medium of painting”
The art scene in the UAE has seen a radical shift, post the opening of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi, the region has seen a major influx of expat community off late, open immigration policies and an oil-fuelled economic boom have drawn creative minds to the UAE, and collectors and museum professionals have followed, looking to discover art from the region.
The art scene is a massive industry in the UAE and catching onto this early worm are these 3 entrepreneurs, who are going to leave no stone unturned in fuelling the minds of young budding artists and veterans alike.
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Danube Home launches new furniture collection for kids
Danube Home launches its all-new kids’ furniture collection that focusses on creating a happy space at home for infants, toddlers, tweens, and teenagers.
Every single item in this collection truly captures the spirit of childhood. Every child is different in the way they learn, play, and grow. Danube Home’s all-new kid’s collection embodies this thought process which is why each piece is thoughtfully crafted to seamlessly grow with the child, straight from infancy to their blooming teenage. The collection comprises everything a mom would envision in her motherhood journey, such as nursery cribs, cots, nightstands, bunk beds, study desks, tables, bean bags, and comforter sets.
The Expect the Unexpected collection revolves around a child’s journey from an infant to teenagehood, where anything and everything is uncharted territory.
While the process of pregnancy and childbirth can be overwhelming, Danube Home is here to support mothers with their new range of maternity pillows that provide comfort during the pregnancy and after.
“Today’s millennial parents and children have varied demands and requirements, the ideation of a fully functional collection took birth while I was looking for furniture for my two toddlers and one infant. Our collection’s main aim is to provide a welcoming and nurturing space for children of all age groups to play, grow and learn. I’m sure our transitional furniture collection is something a growing family in the region will love to use,” said Adel Sajan group managing director at Danube Group.
With a wide variety of sub-collections like Masal Gen C, Piedra, Retro, Elit, and Golden, Danube Home has hit a home run with this cleverly designed line. This collection also features a wide range of soft furnishing products like comforter sets, cushions, bean bags, curtains, and more in fun and quirky prints.
Danube Home has launched this collection in their flagship store in Al Barsha, but the brand aims to have this collection across all their stores and franchise outlets in no time.
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Homes r Us launches versatile Fall Collection
Whether it’s living, dining, or bedroom, they have a wide range of furniture and décor to accommodate the varying needs of the customers. There’s no better way to express your personality than through the living room or majlis. With Homes r Us, one can enjoy the endless possibilities to pattern your majlis based on the available space. The new collection is characterised by warm earthy colours, pastel tones, and distinctive patterns that allow you to choose between a plethora of luxurious and carefully selected fabrics to embody the modern majlis style.
As for your relaxing space, the new bedroom designs feature soft pastels paired with warm pops of colour that reflect the fall palette. The luxurious beds with high headboards in plain or plaid fabric upholstery will add a lavish character to your home. Intricate headboards are available in tufted, pleated, striped, or plain fabric variety.
Being a meeting place for family and friends to enjoy the most delicious meals, the dining room is the heart of any home. To make these moments even more unforgettable, their statement dining pieces feature lush marble, rich colours, and shimmering gold metal legs. Several of the dining looks in the Fall Collection incorporate transparent glass tables that open, fold and extend for large gatherings.
Unique and versatile, the latest range is created to outlive trends and evolve with the changing times.
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Al Huzaifa launches the Design Studio, which redefines the bespoke experience
Al Huzaifa launches its Design Studio, redefining the custom-furniture creation experience. Located in Wasl, Dubai, the Design Studio is an inspirational space dedicated to making the entire bespoke experience come to life.
The new concept offers unparalleled end-to-end interior design solutions to suit the varied tastes of its discerning customers. Pushing boundaries with unique design elements, mastery in furniture and interiors, and an ever-curious and unfettered approach to innovation, creativity is at the heart of the Design Studio’s DNA. Spread across 8,565sqft, the Design Studio features concept settings, walk-through mockups, and discussion rooms equipped with huge libraries of finishes, fabrics, materials, stone, veneers, custom wallpapers, woodwork treatments, and more.
Each room within the studio presents an unusual combination of textures and materials put together to create aesthetically pleasing life-size features that could be a part of any home decor – a spectacular setting for a fascinating journey of ideas and possibilities.
Irfan Porbanderwalla, Chief Transformation Officer at Al Huzaifa said the launch of the Design Studio is a natural evolution of the brand’s offering. “Since its inception in 1976, Al Huzaifa has provided its customers with the best quality and high-end ranges that are perfectly crafted to create a luxurious home sanctuary. With a design department nestled within the brand’s showroom in Al Wasl, the brand offered personalised customer service, providing bespoke services through upholstery, custom wallpapers and curtains. As the love for bespoke services grew and the brand’s clientele base expanded, the brand saw an imperative need to scale up its offering through a unique and ultra-specialised service that answers the community’s need for specific sizes, larger pieces, and distinctive tastes,” said Porbanderwalla.
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The Bowery Company launches Danish brand Bolia in the Middle East
The Bowery Company announces the exclusive launch of Bolia across the Middle East. A Danish design company with a passion for sustainable solutions and new Scandinavian design, Bolia has revolutionised design and product development since its inception. With over a hundred point of sales around the world, the brand has recently forayed into the Middle East market exclusively with Dubai based award-winning GCC online and offline concept store, The Bowery Company.
Launched with the new AW21 collection, the Bolia designs create a soothing space, an invitation to step away from the fast-paced world and into the world of nature. Inspired by Scandinavian nature, its ever-changing seasons and calm, earthy colours, each piece is designed to create a peaceful and luxurious atmosphere. For this collection, natural materials are in the spotlight. Each product is handcrafted with the highest quality materials to last over time and be passed on from generation to generation.
A wide range including the Elton Sofa Series, Dune Bench Series, Orlando Outdoor Series, Haven Bed Series, Leaves Lamp Series amongst others are stocked at The Bowery Company with additional pieces arriving in February 2022.
“We are proud to be the first leading retailer of Bolia in the region. The aesthetics and design philosophy aligns with The Bowery Company, and the brand is the perfect addition to our growing portfolio and offering.” Christiane Daou, Founder of The Bowery Company.
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Visionnaire launches a new flagship store on Jumeirah Beach Road
Visionnaire launches a new store in Dubai at 908 Jumeirah Beach Road. The new flagship store, which occupies a villa in a high-profile residential compound, has a total surface area of almost 800sqm on two-storeys, complemented by a roof garden in one of the most sought-after locations on Jumeirah First beachfront.
“In a meeting of cultures with such an important purpose as redesigning a better future, Dubai Expo 2020 seemed to us the best context to celebrate the opening of our store” says Eleonore Cavalli, co-founder and art director of the brand “Visionnaire Dubai is a special space where you feel welcomed just like in a home. Thanks to the proximity to the sea and the large open space that the building is equipped with, it is possible to enjoy indoor and outdoor settings in perfect harmony and continuity. In dialogue with some brand’s bestsellers, the store showcases the very latest new collection, unveiled simultaneously in all Visionnaire’s flagship stores worldwide Milan, London, Miami, Los Angeles and Hong Kong”.
The villa’s various rooms are arranged around a central hall that serves as the starting point for the pathway that takes visitors through the store. One of the main living areas features the new Babylon Rack sofa, designed by Alessandro La Spada as an evolution of the iconic Babylon model. This product was conceived as a modular mini-architecture, featuring a number of functional elements developed for study, work and leisure.
The 2021 newcomers are perfectly complementary to the brand’s iconic pieces, such as the dining tables Kerwan, designed by Alessandro La Spada and Raidho designed by Steve Leung, featuring exclusive craftsmanship and a range of fine marble tops. The versatile new Caprice capsule collection, designed by m2atelier for interior and outdoor use, is showcased in the store’s outdoor areas that accompany visitors to the entrance of the Embassy. This space features the Ilario sofa and the Siesta sunbed, with its hallmark curves and rounded profiles. The shopping experience continues on the upper storey, that visitors reach by a stunning helical staircase, enhanced by the presence of a Pavone armchair showcased under the curved stairs. The second storey is home to a variety of solutions for the bedroom, including the Emotion bed by La Conca, the Beloved and C Foscari beds designed by Alessandro La Spada.
“With this significant direct investment in Dubai – concludes Leopoldo Cavalli, co-founder and CEO – Visionnaire comes closer to its Middle Eastern clientele, for a simpler and more immediate purchasing experience”. This stunning, high-profile direct property branch, just a stone’s throw from the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Bulgari hotels, will attend directly to the development of the Middle Eastern, African and Indian markets with its staff of architects, interior designers and sales managers. This opening is also an important milestone for Visionnaire, as the Dubai company was established without the need for a local partner, but as a direct investment in wholly Italian capital. It is one of the very first 100% Italian companies in the United Arab Emirates, undoubtedly the first in the home furniture sector, since only a few weeks ago the Emirate liberalised the establishment of companies in Mainland.
This operation was managed under the brilliant consultancy of John Shehata, a PWC TLS partner. This new challenge, which we decided to accept despite the countless uncertainties facing the global market, is a reaction to the protracted pandemic that has generated changes in consumption and travel habits”. On November 23rd for the official opening of Visionnaire Dubai, a press conference was held in the morning and an exclusive cocktail party in the evening, Under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy in the United Arab Emirates, with the participation of customers, professionals and prestigious partners from the most exclusive sectors: Rolls Royce Dubai for the automotive industry, Vacheron Constantin for high watchmaking, Omniyat one of the most visionary real-estate development and service groups in the Gulf Region, Jetex for global private aviation, Gulf Craft leading shipyards and manufacturers of the Luxury Yachts and ınar for the artisan production of carpets.
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Jotun launches Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux paint
Jotun, the region’s leading paint brand, expands their interior paints portfolio with the launch of Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux. It is a unique matt paint with an elegant smooth finish and a new advanced easy-clean technology. Thanks to its unique technology, Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux gives you long lasting beautiful walls effortlessly, which means you can maintain real beauty in your home everyday just as the day it was first painted.
Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux raises new standards in interior elegance and trends, combining a beautiful and smooth matt finish without the need to compromise on its maintenance. This innovative product has obtained the Greenguard Gold certification by using a technology that improves the air quality in your home and at the same time it has no smell, so that your life won’t be interrupted during the paint process.
With its advanced easy clean technology, Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux allows you to easily remove even the worse stains without affecting its beauty and colours. Fenomastic Wonderwall Life also has antibacterial and antifungal properties, ensuring extra protection to your walls.
Commenting on the new interior paint innovation, Mariam Marchane, Regional Brand Manager, Interior Paints at Jotun Middle East, India and Africa said “Every individual yearns for a beautiful home without the need to compromise between something beautiful and something easy to maintain, with Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux we can proudly have beautiful homes that last. We at Jotun are always dedicated to delivering the very highest quality, with our unique interpretation of global trends and constantly working on innovating to bring new products that continue to exceed the industry standards.” Concluded Marchane.
Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux is a true breakthrough innovation. Through a dedication to enhanced beauty and durability, Fenomastic Wonderwall Lux delivers a pristine trendy matt finish and enhanced smoothness to deliver a striking ambience, and beauty, throughout your home.
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