identity Magazine (Dubai)

Founded in 2002 by Motivate Publishing, identity magazine has consistently championed the region's development through innovative design and economic growth, establishing itself as a key player in the global design landscape. Now celebrating its 17th year, identity magazine is the go-to monthly publication for niche design enthusiasts. It offers high-quality, independent editorial content that showcases fresh ideas and innovative concepts from renowned design hubs around the world. This magazine is a vital resource for professionals in architecture, interiors, and property, as well as for design-savvy consumers and students. In the summer of 2018, identity.ae was launched as the online platform for identity magazine, focusing on contemporary design, architecture, interiors, lifestyle, and property in the Middle East. Based in Dubai, the website features engaging and inspiring news and articles covering a wide range of design topics, from home decor to industrial advancements and beyond. identity.ae is part of a broader family of id brand extensions, which includes the annual identity Design Awards and collaborative design talks and events with leading design brands and publishers.

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Design on the Fast Track

4 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

In the narrowing cylinder of Shams Tower, perched at the axis of the Yas Marina Circuit’s finishing line, Agata Kurzela Studio has crafted a space where adrenaline meets artistry in a multisensorial space. A visceral interpretation of the speed, drama and spectacle of Formula 1 is expressed through bold materials, regional design narratives and a curatorial finesse that elevates the guest experience.
Cleft House - Kuwait - identity

4 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Emerging as a sculpted response to its environment by gracefully mediating between the built and the natural, this home also toes the line between privacy and openness. Designed with a deep sensitivity both to climate and context, the residence engages the urban scale while crafting a series of layered, luminous spaces that invite light, regulate heat and offer respite. At the core of the home’s design philosophy is the interplay of voids, volumes and materiality.
Saccal Design House Shapes Fitness Spaces in Kuwait

4 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

With wellness rapidly becoming the forefront of consumer needs, there’s no surprise that that the design of the new studio is become central in the thought process of studio owners to create an ambiance that aligns with the studio’s values with strong aesthetics. In this same breadth, Saccal Design House has completed two unique wellness concepts – Peak Fitness in Qurain and Era Wellness in Sharq in Kuwait. Both concepts embody contrasting approaches to wellness design.
In Tune with Nature

6 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Drawing inspiration from the koi fish, a symbol of perseverance and growth in Japanese culture, and the warmth of a mother’s womb, the masterplan of Al Fanar School unfolds like a spiral, echoing both the koi carp’s path and the nurturing embrace of life’s beginnings. The design aspires to embrace and accommodate the rich cultural diversity of Dubai.
The Art of Curation

6 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

OBEGI Home is recognised as one of the strongest regional leaders in fine furniture and luxury interiors. With roots in Lebanon, Karine Obegi and her husband Yordan established the business’s headquarters in Dubai in 2006. Recognising that Jumeirah was a neighbourhood that bridged the modernity and heritage of the city, they opened OBEGI Home’s first location there.
Atlas Concorde Releases One Space and Tratto

6 days ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Atlas Concorde introduces One Space – The Ceramic Ecosystem, a bold new chapter in the brand’s evolution that blends surfaces, furniture, and design objects into a single, cohesive design language. This integrated approach delivers refined environments where form and function coexist in harmony, shaping interiors that are both elegant and practical.
Read ‘New Generations’ – Note from the editor – June 2025 - identity

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

This month, our theme of New Generations stems from a desire to explore fresh perspectives in design; particularly, how the spaces we shape today are influencing the wellbeing and experiences of tomorrow’s users. How are we designing environments that cater meaningfully to the youth of today? What does Gen Z expect from the modern workplace, their residences and surroundings, and how is contemporary design bridging that gap?
Wave leather bench and Ruban chairs by Longchamp X Pierre Renart

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

During Milan Design Week, Longchamp announced its first ever furniture collaboration with Pierre Renart. Renart has designed two signature pieces for the brand, including the Wave leather bench and the Ruban chairs. Crafting from American walnut and upholstered in supple cowhide leather, Renart has drawn influence from the organic forms of nature. Extremely thin sheets of wood are bent into the desired shape to appear sculpted in one sweeping movement.
Edginess in Shenzhen

1 week ago | identity.ae | Karine Monié

Adynamic hub of innovation and technology that connects Hong Kong with mainland China, Shenzhen is growing rapidly. With such development comes luxury properties and impressive design, as this project by Clement C Studio exemplifies. The founder, interior designer Clement Cheng, is used to working with demanding and successful clients, including several celebrities such as Malaysian actress Lin Min Chen and Hong Kong model Elva Ni, who trust him deeply.
Technogym's new Artis Luxury line blends style and design

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

From Artis, Technogym’s state-of-the-art line for cardio and strength training developed through 40 years of experience in wellness, sport, and health—comes Artis Luxury, a revolutionary collection combining cutting-edge technology with style and design. Spotted at the Hotel Show, the visual language of Artis Luxury is born from the Technogym Design Center’s meticulous exploration of colour, materials, and finishes.