In the heart of buzzing Dubai, where styles and cultures collide, we took on the challenge of transforming a clunky series of boxed-in rooms into an open, versatile playground designed for connection, creativity, and a little bit of mischief.

As my very first commercial project in Dubai back in 2017, we approached this communal lounge at Index Towers with boundless enthusiasm, and plenty of creative problem solving. When Index Management insisted on keeping an existing mirror wall, I saw it as a design opportunity rather than a limitation.

When we first got the opportunity to design the gym at Limestone House, the vision was clear: dynamism, mood lighting, young spirits, fit bodies, and conversations that spark energy. The original space, a big rectangular shell was a blank canvas just waiting to come alive.

I was so excited to work on this project, my first fashion showroom. And not just any brand. Dima Ayad is special. Her work celebrates women of all sizes, with pieces that shimmer, float, hug, and shine. I knew the space had to carry the same kind of soul.