The Journal

  • In the studio: Paola Sakr

    In the studio: Paola Sakr

    We speak to the rising multidisciplinary designer on what gives her work form, context and structure.

    • Design & Architecture
    • 4 min. read
    Feb 23rd, 2024
  • In the Studio: Palm Living

    In the Studio: Palm Living

    Founders Nikki Martin & Karen Dougall chat about their journey to founding a contemporary furniture brand

    • Design & Architecture
    • 5 min. read
    Feb 5th, 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • In The Studio: Stella + the Stars

    In The Studio: Stella + the Stars

    Interior designer Emilie Jacob invests Dubai's homes with her own brand of playful vibrance

    • Design & Architecture
    • 5 min. read
    Jul 25th, 2023
  • Design House: Inside Keturah Reserve

    Design House: Inside Keturah Reserve

    We step into Keturah Reserve, Dubai's Innovative Luxury Residential Development Embracing Bio Living

    • Design & Architecture
    • 5 min. read
    Jul 18th, 2023
  • In The Studio: Chapter Studio

    In The Studio: Chapter Studio

    Shima Samaei's world of design straddles minimalism, functionality and artisanal tradition

    • Design & Architecture
    • 5 min. read
    Jun 13th, 2023