Aneesha Rai

3 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Sharjah, long celebrated for its deep cultural roots and artistic spirit, is born from a love of stories told through flavours, craftsmanship and the ritual of return. Conceived by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Bait Elowal offers an immersive journey through heritage and hospitality. Drawing inspiration from her travels across Morocco, Persia, India and Türkiye along the Silk Road, Sheikha Bodour has created a space that feels timeless, rooted and profoundly personal.

5 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Listening rooms are rapidly taking centre-stage in homes – not only as spaces in which to enjoy tunes that resonate, but to gather similar-minded people together. They have evolved dramatically over the past decade, thanks to post-pandemic views on finding spaces for relaxation. These rooms have evolved from stately salons and closed-off studios into deeply personal sanctuaries embedded within the modern home.

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

In the heart of Andalusia’s rolling olive groves, a striking red cube rises like a surrealist monolith from the earth. This is La Almazara, a bold fusion of art, architecture and agrarian reverence. It is also the latest creation of French designer Philippe Starck, and an homage to one of the Mediterranean’s most sacred gifts: olive oil. Clad in weathered corten steel, the building is as symbolic as it is sculptural.

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

In today’s homes, air quality is as crucial as aesthetics, and Dyson’s latest innovation brings both together in one beautifully engineered device. The Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde BP03 is a sleek, sculptural piece of smart tech that delivers ultra-efficient purification for large interiors, all while operating at an impressively low hum. From open-plan living areas and creative studios to hospitality spaces and wellness retreats, this advanced purifier is engineered to perform – quietly.

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

In this region, where both tradition and the course of transformation run deep, the approach to architecture takes a different shape. It needs to be culturally resonant and result in design that keeps its finger on the pulse of rapid revolution and current trends. Here, Ignacio Gomez, Global Design Principal at Aedas shares what’s equally important – the human dimension and the firm’s belief in people, mentorship and architecture’s presence as a social act.