CID Power 50 List We’re proud to see our Partners Rachel Kidd, Pooja Shah-Mulani and Andrew Harms in the 2023 Commercial Interior Design Power 50 List. What a year it has been, we can’t wait for what’s to come in 2024. Across the Middle East and North Africa, the design talent is unmatched. The rapidly evolving industry is the pioneer of innovative, luxury design across the hospitality, F&B, retail and office sectors. Here, we reveal the region’s 50 most influential designers who have helped to shape the world-renowned reputation of this region’s design i ..read more

Bab Al Shams Nakheel & Kerzner International has launched its first property Bab Al Shams, A Luxury Desert Resort & Spa, under its new brand, ‘Rare Finds’. Rare Finds is a collection of resorts that brings to the forefront the essence of a place. Joining people together through authentic and soulful experiences, their proximity to rich cultures offers distinctly humbling journeys of incredible discovery. LW Design was commissioned to reinvent Bab Al Shams, an iconic landmark destination, into a contemporary and glamorous desert resort in the breathtaking desert landscapes of Dubai. The ..read more

Commercial Interior Design Magazine WHY THE WALDORF ASTORIA KUWAIT IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF LOCAL INFLUENCE IN HOTEL DESIGN TRENDS Texture & colour inside Waldorf Astoria Kuwait by Jacqueline Craft, a senior designer at LW. Hotel design is all about creating a holistic and memorable experience for the guests, ensuring their visit is unforgettable and seamless. A home away from home. The experience should start at the entrance and continue throughout the public spaces into the various facilities and the guestrooms. Every component of the design needs to be carefully curated and ..read more

LW Aarhus What comes around goes around LW Design has been shaping the hospitality industry since its conception in 1999. Known for its stand-out hospitality-focused design and architecture projects, the firm is well-established across the Middle East and is now rapidly expanding its reach into Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. They are driven by their commitment to straying away from old ideas and  venture boldly into the new and unknown. LW Design is likened to a courageous explorer growing in the future.   Having developed over 300 hospitality projects from the ground u ..read more

Blind Tiger – Jumeirah Al Naseem Project Brief LW Design was tasked to design a unique bar hiding in plain sight, a prerogative of an authentic speakeasy bar. The directive was to create a space like no other and resplendent of a secretive drinking den in the Prohibition. Concept The space pays homage to the ‘Queens of Speakeasies’ by creating a rich and extravagantly styled bar where patrons are comfortable in indulgent surroundings with a heady atmosphere of clandestine intrigue, fun and mischief. Various Design Elements A seamless blend of Art Deco-inspired detailing complemented with a vin ..read more

Bushra By Buddha Bar – Grosvenor House Hotel LW Design was commissioned to create an unexpected contemporary dining experience in the heart of the lobby at the iconic Dubai Edition Hotel in Downtown Dubai. The space boasts impressive interior architecture and a remarkable alfresco terrace with unparalleled views of the Burj Khalifa. Project Description Bushra is the Arabic word for a good omen, perfection or good news. The idea behind designing Bushra by Buddha-Bar was to create a destination that transformed from day to night, offering a nostalgic yet authentic experience of Levantine Cuisine ..read more

Duomo – The Dubai Edition LW Design was commissioned to create an unexpected contemporary dining experience in the heart of the lobby at the iconic Dubai Edition Hotel in Downtown Dubai. The space boasts impressive interior architecture and a remarkable alfresco terrace with unparalleled views of the Burj Khalifa. Project Brief The government imposes strict guidelines to reduce the visibility of alcohol in public spaces throughout the UAE. The complex brief required a detailed translation of the brand requirements to create an extraordinary food and beverage outlet that not only pushed creativ ..read more

KJ Villa A waterside family home on the Palm Jumeirah, KJ Villa has been conceived to maximize the potential of its location whilst providing a clean free family environment by LW Design. The house is entered through an exquisitely detailed layered stone screened facade where a double storey entrance foyer leads to the formal living area that enjoys views over the sea. In keeping with the owners brief the ground floor accommodation provides free flowing space with ambiguous divisions of functionality.  Layered architectural stone facades with bronze elegant louvers provide a sense of priv ..read more

SLEEPER Magazine 100th Edition – Front Cover The long-awaited Dubai EDITION opens its doors in this vibrant city. The iconic hotel boasts minimalist luxury and has already created intrigue in the local community with its unexpected and subtle appeal. Based in the heart of Dubai, the EDITION hotel has been designed with an elegant urban character, responding to the sophisticated nature of its unique location and grain of the city. An impressive 100-metre-high tower sits atop a podium rotated 45 degrees off-axis to maximise views of the nearby Burj Khalifa. The post THE DUBAI EDITION – SLEEPER ..read more

Sleeper Magazine Enthusiasm, expansion and esprit de corps: luxury hospitality design leader LW Design takes a leap into the future Step into any of the four international offices of LW Design in Dubai, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo or Aarhus, and you would hardly know the world has been through 18 months of disruption and uncertainty. The mood is positively buoyant and changes are afoot, with three new Design Directors bringing fresh energy to the group’s new office in Denmark, marking its expansion into Europe with a raft of interior design and architecture projects in the works. Established in Dubai ..read more