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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Uniting Culture, History and Cuisine

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.
A music room in Al Barari

4 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.
A Surreal Tribute

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.
Big and Quiet the new Dyson air purifier

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.
Bridging the Past, Present and Future

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.
At Home with: Ahmed A. Sultan

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

The first impression when you walk into Ahmed’s home is the sheer warmth that emanates through. There’s a serenity born from its expansive openness, refined materiality and intimate layers. Spanning over 370 square metres and perched atop one of Business Bay’s most architecturally striking buildings, the home is a fusion of two apartments that have been seamlessly reimagined into one fluid, light-filled residence with sweeping Burj-to-Burj views.
Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2026 - Curators Announced

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Taking place in 2026, the Sharjah Architecture Triennial (SAT) is a platform for architecture and urbanism from West Asia to South Asia and the African continent. For the 2026 edition, the SAT announces Vyjayanthi Rao as curator of its third edition (SAT03), joined by Tau Tavengwa as associate curator. An anthropologist, writer, artist, and curator based in New York and Mumbai, Rao brings a multidisciplinary perspective and a deep sensitivity to context in her work.
Framed Allure by Alpago Properties

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Crafted as a seamless dialogue between structure, space and setting, Framed Allure is nestled along the exclusive stretch of ‘Billionaire’s Row’ on Palm Jumeirah. This four-level, five-bedroom residence was designed in collaboration with Alpago Properties (a subsidiary of the Alpago Group) and architectural design firm Emre Arolat Architecture (EAA), with interiors by CK Architecture Interiors, and embodies a deep sensitivity to its surroundings.
Highlights from Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

This year, Salone del Mobile.Milano and Fuorisalone had a record turnout, with over 68% of foreign professionals making their way to the city. Library of LightAt the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Library of Light saw long queues, drawn by an installation that reflects a phrase by Umberto Eco which came to the British artist Es Devlin’s mind as she climbed the tall shelves of the Braidense National Library.
An insider's guide to Downtown Design Riyadh

1 week ago | identity.ae | Aneesha Rai

Taking place at JAX District, a vibrant cultural hub in the heart of Diriyah, and framed by the storied beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, Downtown Design Riyadh is being held in partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission of the Kingdom’s Ministry of Culture. Downtown Design Riyadh marks a defining moment in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving creative landscape and is positioned as an essential new anchor event on the regional and international design calendar.