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A Motivate publication launched in 2002, identity has been an avid supporter and advocate for region’s growth via design initiatives and economic development as a global design destination.
Now in its 17th year, identity magazine is the region’s preferred monthly niche publication. Professional, pioneering, professional and world-class, identity features unbiased and independent editorial content providing inspirational ideas and cutting-edge concepts from the design capitals of the world.
identity is an essential publication for architecture, interiors, design, and property professionals, as well as design-conscious consumers and students.
Launched in the summer of 2018, identity.ae is the digital arm of identity magazine, the Middle East’s leading magazine dedicated to contemporary design, architecture, interiors, lifestyle, and property.
From its headquarters in Dubai, the website will provide interesting and inspirational local and international news and features on all aspects of design from home interiors to industrial innovations and much more.
identity.ae is just one of the many id brand extensions that includes the annual identity Design Awards programme, as well as co-hosted design talks and events in collaboration with major design brands and book publishing. Source
At Milan Design Week 2026, Interiors From Spain along with an interiors publication will reintroduce Appartamento Spagnolo within the historic walls of Palazzo Castiglioni. This year’s edition, curated by Studiopepe, unfolds as an immersive exploration of discovery. Where Spanish design meets Milanese Liberty architecture in a refined conversation of intimacy and identity.
Subko Coffee Roasters & Bakehouse has made its UAE debut at Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue, transforming over 5,000 sq. ft. into a living canvas of South Asian design and craft. Visitors are welcomed by ‘The Craftery’ on the ground floor, a concept-store-inspired space where transparency meets artistry. Here, every stage of production is on display; roasting, chocolate-making, and dough lamination inviting guests to witness Subko’s radical, craft-driven philosophy firsthand.
During Milan Design Week, Dragons of Walton Street, the historic luxury children’s furniture brand will unveil a new chapter in its story with the presentation of a collection that inaugurates a renewed creative era following a comprehensive brand transformation and rebranding.
1. The Harmony Incense Burner by Reflections Copenhagen Featured in the exclusive Ramadan Collection at Tanagra, this is a masterful creation in fine crystal. Its dome-shaped lid tapers to a flame-like finial, decorated with delicate leaf-patterned cuts in shimmering icy blue and violet tones. The smooth, transparent bowl balances the design, making it a luxurious vessel for bakhoor or incense. 2.
During Milan Design Week, the city will unfold as a living circuit of exhibitions, installations, and creative encounters, drawing visitors from one district to another in a constant flow of discovery. As Brera, Tortona, Isola, and Porta Venezia will each take on their own energy, the experience will extend beyond the venues into Milan’s streets, cafés, and everyday rhythm.
Abu Dhabi marks World Art Day on 15 April with a curated programme of exhibitions and creative experiences that highlight the city’s growing position as a cultural and design destination. Across the Saadiyat Cultural District and beyond, institutions are opening their doors to a series of events that invite visitors to explore art through multiple perspectives. Leading the programme is Louvre Abu Dhabi with Picasso, the Figure, on view until 31 May 2026.
Saudi Arabia is in the midst of a building boom, with developments springing up across the kingdom. In common with other countries in the region, an increasing number of projects now celebrate Arabic heritage, architecture and culture, yet other design philosophies remain influential throughout the Saudi built environment. Among these, the Japanese design approach has become an increasingly prominent framework.
Al Ghurair Development, the freehold real estate arm of Al Ghurair, has appointed Neri&Hu Design and Research Office as lead architect for its upcoming residential project in Wadi Al Safa 3, near Al Barari and The Wilds. The move reinforces the developer’s commitment to collaborating with globally recognised architects to shape a new generation of thoughtfully designed homes in Dubai.
As Fuorisalone returns to Milan, the city once again opens itself up as a platform for design that exists far beyond traditional exhibition spaces. Taking place across neighbourhoods including Brera and Tortona, the programme brings together a wide range of public installations and experimental showcases set within courtyards, studios, streets and repurposed industrial sites.
During Milan Design Week, the city draws a global crowd eager to experience the forefront of creativity, and beyond the headline design events, its contemporary galleries and museums offer some of the most compelling encounters of the week. These spaces become gathering points for artists, curators, and visitors looking to engage with ideas that reflect the present and anticipate the future.