Cairo-based brand Kairo Knots crafts bed, table linens and cushions inspired by childhood, in 100% Egyptian cotton.

In the reception of her parents’ house, May Elghandour used to hide at sunset, waiting for the exact moment when the chandelier would turn the entire space into a rainbow - a moment of pure joy.

Bahraini-Danish transforms observation and materials into architecture, art, and kinetic experiences like 'Bloom'.

Built by hand in Saint Catherine, Dar Katrine is a mountain retreat shaped by Bedouin craft, coloured stone, and quiet devotion—where travellers come to slow down, gather, and rediscover themselves.

Hilton Aqueduct by El Ghoneimi International draws on Cairo’s Magra El Oyoun, connecting water, craft, and design.

Across the GCC, water towers represent rare cases where infrastructure becomes architecture, fusing modernist design and urban symbolism to create landmarks that shape skylines and cultural memory.

Snøhetta Studio's design reflects Riyadh in a mirrored canopy at Qasr AlHokm Metro Station.

Jeddah architect Aseel Alamoudi turns observation into objects, exploring play, skylines, and photographic space.

In Dubai's Al Safa district, Verhaal Studio designs OTHER as a 'living canvas,' where a bold dialogue of architectural blue and lipstick red sets the stage for a curated culinary performance.

In her own home, Tuguy co-founder Mariam Aboud applies the same narrative-led approach she designs with, creating a flexible, personal space shaped by family life, philosophy, and daily rituals.

From monumental domes to ceremonial courtyards, these mosques shape the architectural language for worship in the New Capital.

A former air base will be transformed into a sustainable hub for nature and culture.