The Journal

  • Design House: Casa del Sol

    Design House: Casa del Sol

    The homeowners collaborated with XBD Collective to uplift their sweeping six-bedroom Palm Jumeirah abode

    • Design & Architecture
    • 4 min. read
    Nov 23rd, 2023
  • In The Studio: XBD Collective

    In The Studio: XBD Collective

    Founder Ellen Søhoel reflects on more than two decades of design in Dubai

    • Design & Architecture
    • 6 min. read
    Nov 22nd, 2023
  • Design House: California Village

    Design House: California Village

    We discover this calming and contemporary sanctuary, a California Village abode reimagined by Benn Robinson.

    • Design & Architecture
    • 4 min. read
    Nov 14th, 2023
  • Design House: NM Villa

    Design House: NM Villa

    The founder of Studio D04 shares the design & architecture journey of this exquisite villa.

    • Design & Architecture
    • 6 min. read
    Oct 26th, 2023
  • Design House: One Palm Penthouse

    Design House: One Palm Penthouse

    Flashes of citrus, quirky collectibles and contemporary lines characterise this modern, masculine retreat

    • Design & Architecture
    • 4 min. read
    Oct 9th, 2023
  • The Menu: The Guild

    The Menu: The Guild

    We interview founder Tom Arnel and London-based architect David Archer on this buzzing new DIFC eatery

    • The Lifestyle
    • 5 min. read
    Oct 4th, 2023
  • In The Studio: Elicyon

    In The Studio: Elicyon

    We sit down with Charu Gandhi, founder and director of ultra-luxury architectural interior design firm, Elicyon

    • Design & Architecture
    • 5 min. read
    Sep 25th, 2023
  • Design House: Slow Living in The City

    Design House: Slow Living in The City

    Sola Kbaitry's abode pioneers a wabi-sabi design philosophy and extends the joy of laidback living.

    • Design & Architecture
    • 4 min. read
    Sep 19th, 2023
  • In the studio: The Loom Collection

    In the studio: The Loom Collection

    Rozina & Brad's love for functional & contemporary design resulted in the culmination of this luxury furniture brand

    • Design & Architecture
    • 5 min. read
    Sep 18th, 2023
  • Design House: A house in Formentera

    Design House: A house in Formentera

    Estela Gomez chooses iconic pieces by Let's Pause to underline her concept of peace and organic ambiance

    • Design & Architecture
    • 2 min. read
    Sep 7th, 2023
  • The Escape: W Dubai - Mina Seyahi

    The Escape: W Dubai - Mina Seyahi

    Influenced by the timeless tradition of 'Al Halqa', Blink Design Group reimagines the art of storytelling at the hotel

    • The Lifestyle
    • 3 min. read
    Aug 18th, 2023
  • The Escape: Maldives

    The Escape: Maldives

    A minimalist design philosophy and sound architecture characterize the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

    • The Lifestyle
    • 2 min. read
    Aug 11th, 2023