Dubai, UAE, March 21, 2019:  Paul Raymund P. Cortes, Consulate General of Philippines, Dubai visited regions fastest growing retailer Danube Home at Al Barsha showroom and met with Philippine community to give them a motivational speech and also opened door to discuss problems of the community face to face. Paul Raymund P. Cortes, Consulate General of Philippines, Dubai said: “For the consular services, despite financial and budgetary constraints, we will notch it up a bit and hope to make the consulate premises and procedures more convenient and comfortable for our people. I hope that when people come to the consulate for any service, they would leave feeling satisfied.” Adel Sajan, Director Danube Group said: “This is a small step which we persuade for the betterment of our people. We as brand believe to ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 21, 2019:  The coffee table occupies a unique place in the heart of a living area where ideas and conversations are brewed over, so choosing the perfect design can certainly have an impact on one’s home. With endless options available in the region, Carol Sukkar from Home and Soul Dubai shares her top tips on how to select your dream coffee table without the extra stress that can come with the process: Decide the material: Marble is quite trendy this season being both stylish and sophisticated. Marble can integrate beautifully into the decor and complements any colour palette beautifully Choose a shape that fits: Round, oval, square or rectangular? The shape should fit your room structure and style without overpowering it Ensure the coffee table complements the furniture: A marble coffee table will ......read more

A survey responded by over 2,500 residents in Qatar sheds light on how habits in the bedroom and organisation can have an effect on overall wellbeing Dubai, March 21, 2019:   This month IKEA conducted a survey to understand people’s habits, organisation concerns and associations to their bedrooms. The independent online survey gathered findings from 2500 respondents spread across Qatar. Insights from the survey revealed that the bedroom ranks as the most essential room in the home, where the most time is spent, yet it is the room that respondents rarely invest in and find the most difficult to organise. IKEA wants to understand how this affects day-to-day life and how it can support people’s’ functional needs for a better way to use their bedrooms.  Although 52% deem the bedroom as one of the most ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 21, 2019:  About a year ago the first part of DELAKTIG was launched: a platform for living for you to customise and adapt to all the twists and turns of your life. Now it’s time for part two. Together, IKEA and industrial design icon, Tom Dixon, have designed the one piece of furniture you might ever really need in life...  “We called it an open platform for living, and Tom kept referring to it as a bed, so of course we couldn’t stop after the first DELAKTIG launch. The bed is a key piece of furniture in any home – I mean, everyone needs a good night’s sleep. So we decided to go for a second launch:  a bed frame that is designed to be personalised.”  So, the team simply couldn’t stop after the first launch of DELAKTIG. What would take the open, ......read more

Robot vacuums are growing in popularity – combining convenience with performance Dubai, UAE: 14 March 2019:   Reducing the tedious and time-consuming task of cleaning is empowering. Today, cordless and lightweight robot vacuums take cleaning to a whole new level with their versatility and efficiency. It’s no surprise that consumers are beginning to prefer smart technology such as these robotic appliances over traditional canister and stick vacuum cleaners, with robots accounting for 20 per cent of the market worldwide. While earlier robotic vacuum cleaners were limited in suction power, edge-cleaning capabilities and obstacle navigation, the latest models function as more than a simple cleaning and connected device. Robot vacuums today offer smart home connectivity, voice control, scheduled cleaning, ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 14, 2019:  Many of us have been there: dreaming of long vacations far, far away from the routines of every day. We’re right there with you. Although, mounds of time off on lavish adventures is not always possible to achieve. Nonetheless, there’s a common need to let go and reset once summer comes around.  So, this summer is all about catching those understated moments; the small opportunities that make celebrating summer easy. Like having ice cream for lunch, enjoying a spontaneous picnic, or going for an after work swim.  Meet the collection that puts you in “vacay mode” just by looking at it. With its playful aesthetic and graphic, colourful prints it embodies an iconic IKEA expression. From brightly designed beach towels, to cool looking coolers – there’s ......read more

Dubai, UAE; March 11, 2019:   Hormann, the market leader in residential, commercial and industrial doors, has launched their double skinned LPU 67 sectional garage doors that open vertically upwards and can be suspended under ceiling to save space.  It offers excellent thermal insulation achieved by sections with thermal break with a U-value of 0.33 W/ (m²·K), a very good seal on spaces between sections with double lip seals and an optimum floor connection using double bottom seals, which also compensate for floor unevenness and energy losses. For those seeking ways to isolate air-conditioned areas, the LPU 67 thermo sectional garage doors have been designed to achieve the company’s lowest ever U-value, providing up to 50% more thermal insulation than previous models. It achieves this by using 67mm ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 11, 2019:  Home and Soul Dubai, the unique lifestyle concept store, introduces its brand-new collection this month and we are already redesigning our living spaces to incorporate the latest pieces within our homes.   With a nod to the mid-century era, each item oozes with both elegance and minimalism ensuring they will give any room an instant update. From the new contemporary console that is perfect to meet the required needs of any space to the statement lighting fixtures that resemble the Mediterranean coasted region with its organic and natural materials, the brand-new collection really has something for everybody.  

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Make yourself a home Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 11, 2019:   The moment has arrived to make yourself at home. The UAE’s leading inspirational homewares brand DWELL launched its new store concept in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday the 6th March 2019. The new store hosts collections within a refreshed fit-out of weathered white brick and wood panelling with timeless Arabic inspired finishes, to create a feeling of home whilst highlighting curated product destinations. Scripted handwriting will further reiterate a personalised store environment alongside stunning lifestyle layouts guiding the customer to make the best choices for their homes.     Launched in 2003, DWELL’s impressive interior design solutions from an assortment of designer brands to suit a wide variety of tastes. Today, ......read more

2018 is the most award-winning year in GROHE's history. All newest innovations were honored with coveted awards. With 19 awards in total, the water security system GROHE Sense is now the most awarded product in the portfolio.   United Arab Emirates , Dubai , 04 March 2019. As one of the four brand pillars, design is an essential component of GROHE’s core values. The strong visual DNA with its high recognition value is created by an inhouse design department with 20 international designers. For the team, around Michael Seum, Vice President Design at GROHE, each design process attaches great importance to three key elements: The development is consumer-centric and considering the entire consumer experience, the product should be intuitive and able to form an emotional connection, making it a pleasure for ......read more

February 26, 2019 - Dubai, UAE -- This week, award-winning Dubai-based bespoke furniture company, ANCA-1985, launched its new Rhapsody Collection at India ID Design, the first collection to be showcased by the company in 2019. As a representation of simplicity meets serenity the ANCA-1985 collection features unique colours and materials that combine a soft and sedated mood.  Anjali Goel, Head of Design of ANCA-1985, said the new Rhapsody Collection provided a variety of colour palettes whilst joining unique designs with metal finishings and luxury materials. “With the introduction of the Rhapsody Collection, it has allowed for the ANCA-1985 design team to showcase the new designs and colours for this season. With the new collection, we introduce a series of unique ideas and concepts, including the “new ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 26, 2019:  A new, technologically advanced commercial air-conditioning (CAC) cooling solution by Midea has launched into the region, offered by the Middle East’s leading air conditioning solutions provider Taqeef.   The Water Cooled Centrifugal Chiller is based on the latest Midea patented technology to guarantee the highest energy efficiency and fill a gap for larger chiller installations in the district cooling space.    The 3,000 tonne chiller is an product extension of the Midea MC series, which has been in the market running efficiently for five years in one of the largest malls in Abu Dhabi, Dalma Mall. An efficiency comparison done between Dalma Mall and an area run by the same energy operator in the capital revealed energy savings of over 15% for the ......read more

 On 11 March, the 2019 ISH will open in Frankfurt am Main, Germany: More than 2,400 international exhibitors will present their bathroom and kitchen novelties and other innovations.  For the first time ever, GROHE will position itself as a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions, kitchen systems and intelligent water management.  As part of a new concept for their trade fair booth, GROHE will clearly put the consumer at the centre of attention, using three themed environments to present their different solution and design concepts.    21 February 2019:  GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, will be showcasing a record number of innovations at the ISH, the world's leading trade fair for the responsible use of water and energy ......read more

“Rare Expressions of Elevated Living” Dubai, UAE - February 20, 2019 - Globally recognized, ANCA is an FFE Manufacturing Company established in 1985 that has continued to expand its presence through its bespoke offering in retail and residential. Designing and delivering the highest quality furniture, fixtures and equipment, while combining the most innovative manufacturing technologies with ancient handicraft techniques, ANCA creates products which embody rare expressions of style, far removed from mass production and imitations.  ANCA launches two collections a year, classic and luxurious in nature, alongside bespoke furniture manufacturing services for large projects, providing full customization services. Each creation flaunts the finest craftsmanship traditions via an unparalleled combination of detailing, ......read more

Elevate your entire home aesthetics with a roster of enviable interior design trends   Dubai, UAE (February 19, 2019): Upscale furniture retailer, Western Furniture has shared the latest trends and tips for home decoration to tackle 2019 in style. The retailer of home decor products from various Italian brands such as Natuzzi Italia, Reflex Angelo, Flou, Gruppo Tomasella, Gamma, Calligaris, Draenert and Bonaldo has emphasized on what styles will be in trend this year and a guide on how to incorporate these looks into your own home and capture the heart of your guests.     Ms. Gayatri Dongre, Senior General Manager, Western Furniture, said “New year is the ideal time to de-clutter, re-prioritize, and reinvigorate your interior. With each New Year, we have seen a shift in designing patterns. This year, ......read more

PAN Emirates Home Furnishings unveils its latest collection PAN Emirates Home Furnishings showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Fujairah in the UAE.   Dubai, United Arab Emirates 18-February-2019: PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio, and outdoor furniture brand in the region, invites you to explore the fabulous new collection in store across UAE. The new collection consists of a wide range of furniture pieces in bright, quirky colours and designs that can be used as a statement piece as well.   Shoppers can enjoy a range of options from Victorian, Rustic, Country, Spring, Boho, Classic, Transitional and Modern designs. Give your home a fresh new look to celebrate the season with friends and family.   PAN Emirates Home Furnishings is making your shopping ......read more

Clean Sleeping is set to be this year’s hottest predicted lifestyle trend February 14, 2019 - Dubai, UAE   As we approach Sleep Awareness Week 2019 (March 11-17), furniture brand helmii shares the importance of a Clean Sleeping program which, combined with the concepts of Feng Shui and the infamous Marie Kondo’s house principles, is sure to bring you a restful and better night’s sleep every day.  2018 was all about clean eating and the growth of the raw food movement but this year’s newest biggest predicted lifestyle trend is ‘clean sleeping’ which includes low lighting, no clutter, natural linens and zero technology.  Dr. Sarah Rasmi, Licensed Psychologist & Founder of Thrive Wellbeing Centre, says “Getting a good night's sleep is important for our physical and ......read more

I don't do labels BILLY, 40 February 10, 2019 - Dubai, UAE In IKEA terms, BILLY is quite a well-known piece of furniture. With 40 years of history behind it, there’s been a BILLY bookcase (or two) in millions of homes. Now we can read on our smartphones an encyclopedia that would once fill a large bookcase. Which begs the question: if your books are just ones and zeroes in a ‘cloud’ – is BILLY out of date? With millions of identities There have been regular refinements as well as new colours and more options. Yet the BILLY bookcase formula has been much the same for more than a generation. And that might be why BILLY fits so comfortably into many people’s lives. We spend so much time online, yet we still need to store an ‘offline profile’ too. Those physical reminders, ......read more

Add the perfect finishing touch to your home this month   Dubai, UAE, February 05, 2019:  The unique lifestyle concept store Home and Soul Dubai have become synonymous with contemporary design and timeless quality when it comes to their home product offering. To continue with this trend, founders Carol and Wael Sukkar have continued their journey to find a new range of high-quality, hand-crafted home accessories that consist of natural, raw materials to add to their wonderful range of home products.   Where heritage meets natural homemade interior design, the new homeware accessories are sourced from Bali, the perfect destination for fans of bohemian style and art. The beautiful hand-made products are made from a combination of natural materials and is designed specifically to have more than one use to ensure ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 31, 2019:  The influencer community has mobilized to support K9 Friends get abandoned dogs adopted in Dubai.   The initiative is part of K9 Friends’ ongoing campaign to help abandoned dogs. The campaign launched over a year ago with provoking ads for ‘second-hand dogs’ on Dubizzle. The ads were placed in every classified category from clothing to home appliances, raising awareness about the issue of people abandoning dogs in Dubai.  Since then, the campaign has garnered support from some of the biggest influencers in Dubai.  Among the celebrity influencers to post about the campaign were TV hosts @BasselAlzaro and @tamara.jamal, @fashion_pirate beauty queen Zeynab, Grazia Style Awards winner @Olafarahat, and many more.  Posting on their stories, they told of ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 30 January 2019:  Hormann’s new factory in JAFZA has started rolling out steel fire rated hinged doors to meet demands from Middle East customers.  One of the world’s largest producers of industrial, commercial and residential doors, Hormann opened its new 4,800 square meter production line in JAFZA in the last quarter of 2018. With a capacity to produce 35,000 doors a year, the new facility redefines Hormann’s operations in the region. Hormann’s steel hinged doors are designed to protect property and life in the event of a fire. The door serves as a fire and smoke barrier. Studies have shown that more people have lost lives due to smoke asphyxiation than due to fire. Though serving as regular doors at all times, the doors provide ready egress from a fire area during a fire, inhibit ......read more

Global brand for innovative sanitary products was voted among the top 3 of the "most sustainable big companies in Germany". The jury acknowledged GROHE’s continuous commitment for (further) developing sustainable products. GROHE managed to establish sustainable production processes in a resource-intensive industry. United Arab Emirates , Dubai , 27 January 2019.   For the third time, GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has successfully achieved a leading position at the German Sustainability Award in the category "Big Companies", making it one of the top 3 of the "Most Sustainable Big Companies in Germany". The award ceremony took place on Friday and was part of the conclusion to the German Sustainability Day which was celebrated ......read more

PAN Emirates Home Furnishings reveals fantastic collection this valentine PAN Emirates Home Furnishings showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Fujairah in the UAE. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 26, 2019:   PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio, and outdoor furniture brand in the region, brings you wide valentine collection.    Select this sophisticated 3-seater sofa, the Zindelo feels as good as it looks. The luxuriously rich velvet elicits a feeling of elegance and class. Comfortable and stylish, it’s the perfect place for you to relax with your loved one, talking about life and your future together. Soft music in the background, dim lighting, and the two of you cozy on the couch. Can anyone ask for more?   Add a touch of ......read more

Collaboration with Ludovica and Roberto Palomba builds on the company’s strong design heritage working with some of the world’s most iconic Master Designers to redefine design for modern living January 23, 2019 - Dubai, UAE: Ideal Standard, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solution, operating across Europe, Middle East and Africa, announced in December 2018 at the Milan Triennale its collaboration with prominent Italian architects and design studio Palomba Serafini Associati. The company also declared the creation of a Design Center in Milan, where Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba will work closely together with internal Ideal Standard experts and his own design team to drive Ideal Standard’s overall design philosophy.  The new ......read more

The new Burjuman store follows the success of its flagship launch in Umm Suqeim and City Centre Mirdif and will offer more choice and convenience to consumers in the Bur Dubai area  Dubai, UAE, 20 January 2019:   Danish retail chain, JYSK, pronounced ‘yusk’, has today announced the launch of its third store opening in Bur Dubai.  Following the hugely successful opening of its debut location in Umm Suqeim in early 2018, as well as City Centre Mirdif in August, the Scandinavian homeware pioneers will be offering consumers even more choice with its largest launch to date.  Burjuman JYSK will house the brands favoured products from bedding, sofas, garden furniture and an array of textiles, accessories and everyday essentials – at competitive prices, as well as catering to passers-by with J ......read more