Custom-made Indonesian decor with an ethnic flair Dubai, UAE, July 18, 2018:  After a huge demand of their previous collection, Home and Soul release their new Bali collec-tion this month, an array of home items that represents both serenity and peace to help accen-tuate the summer vibe within your home.  The new collection includes a variety of items such as ethnic rugs, hand crafted rattan chairs, ladders in white wash and small elegant accessories such as crabs, turtles and starfish which act as both decorative pieces and paper holders too. The collection resonates with quality furniture that has Balinese creativity and structure.  The simplicity of the collection helps to enhance any room and reflect simple sophistication at its best. The woven rattan collection provides a soft and a pleasing contrast to the ......read more

GROHE’s sustainability performance is above target. Sustainability is an integral part of GROHE's strategy which focuses on efficient growth and includes the entire value chain, partners, customers, suppliers and employees. Mission, values, strategy and organisation – the world's leading supplier of sanitary fittings has now published all relevant information on its sustainability approach in a second official report. Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 17 July 2018.   Today, in its second sustainability report, GROHE, the world's leading provider of sanitary fittings, announces the economic, environmental and social impact of its business operations for the years of 2015/2016. The report indicates that GROHE's sustainability objectives are above target. In 2016, for example, GROHE almost ......read more

A sneak peek into what to expect from IKEA in terms of brand collaboration and limited collections ahead of its catalogue launch in August  Dubai, UAE, July 17, 2018:  Ahead of the UAE Catalogue launch, IKEA, the much-loved Swedish furniture retailer, has showcased a sneak peek of its upcoming global collections and products – and introduced some of its exciting collaborations with world-renowned brands at Democratic Design Days, held annually in Älmhult, Sweden. IKEA has also announced new commitments that are set to inspire and enable sustainable living - making it easier for people to reduce their climate impact and contribute to a world without waste.  Exciting and inspirational collaborations will also be introduced for next year, for 2019-2020 collections, including Lego and Adidas as being the ......read more

Dubai, UAE; 11 July 2018:   2XL, the homegrown luxury furniture and home décor brand in the UAE, has launched the elegant Louna beige color sofa set in velvet for luxurious living rooms.  The velvet fabric gives it a smooth silky feel that makes for a comfortable seating. The set is beautifully designed with curved arms and legs in silver tint that matches the sofa’s beige colour. You can accentuate the beauty of the sofa with printed cushions. According to Amit Yadav, Marketing manager, at 2XL Furniture and Home Décor “Louna sofa is inspired by the luxurious designs of the past, it features elaborate wood carving details and a sophisticated style which give your living space a royal atmosphere. It is made with velvet which has long been a go-to fabric for creating stylish looks. Its luminous sheen makes ......read more

Dubai, July 10, 2018:   Caparol Paints, the German leader in the global paints industry, recently hosted a delegation of interior designers from China at its state-of-the-art facility in the UAE.  The delegation of 28 interior designers from China was here to learn about the interior design industry in the UAE and the Middle East as a whole.  They were given a tour of the Caparol UAE facility along with expert insights into the products developed by Caparol. The Caparol team also gave them valuable insights into the local market and a peek into other countries in the region.  Caparol products including ArteTwin, Makhmalia, Armareno, DecoLasur, ArteLasur, Stucco Di Luce and Metallocryl interiors, which make up the decorative paints in the vast portfolio of product ranges, were showcased to the ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates July 5, 2018:   Milestone Landscaping, the hub for interior, patio, and landscaping designs in the city, now proudly registered as confining to the stringent checks of the international quality standard ISO 9001:2015 in its systems. The concept by interior design and landscapist extraordinaire, Sejal Nagjee, has hitherto offered unmatched external as well as internal operating quality that has assured excellent service to its countless private as well as corporate clients in the region.  ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Also, when an organization aims to enhance customer satisfaction ......read more

GROHE is a full-service supplier of harmoniously designed complete bathroom solutions Cube, Euro and Bau are perfectly designed to match the most popular GROHE faucets series Innovative features for more comfort, longevity and hygiene Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 3 July 2018.   Design from a single source: Thanks to the GROHE ceramics lines Cube Ceramic, Euro Ceramic and Bau Ceramic, every bathroom now becomes a harmoniously coordinated oasis of well-being. From washbasins in different sizes to bidets and toilets, GROHE offers a comprehensive assortment of bathroom ceramics that will suit every style and perfectly match GROHE faucets, toilet flush plates and accessories. With these fully integrated solutions, the world's leading provider of sanitary fittings and full-service supplier simplifies the search for ......read more

Dubai, UAE, July 01, 2018:   Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, harnesses the power of sunlight in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.  After an initial product launch in India earlier this year, Signify is introducing Philips SunStay, an integrated solar street light, and Philips LifeLight, an innovative solar lantern, in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam and on the African continent. “As one of the fastest growing and most sustainable segments in public lighting, solar lighting is making a noticeable difference in rural areas and provides a much safer option to fuel-based lighting,” said Goktug Gur, President and CEO of Signify’s business in the Middle East, Turkey and Pakistan.  “In the Middle East, almost 7% of all carbon dioxide ......read more

New lifestyle-concept showroom in Dubai to cater for the growing demand for customized solutions Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28th June 2018.    Alshaya Enterprises, a division of Alshaya Group and one of the Gulf’s premier commercial establishments, announced today the opening of their newest showroom in Dubai. Prominently located on Sheikh Zayed Road, the prestigious European lifestyle-concept showroom will be home to the finest commercial equipment and high quality stylish furnishings for the office and home. “We are absolutely delighted with the opening of our new showroom in Dubai as we look to further expand our presence in the U.A.E. We have been growing steadily between 15-20 % year on year, over the past 4 years. We continue to see considerable growth potential in all of the GCC markets, ......read more

Dubai, UAE; 25 June, 2018:   2XL, the homegrown luxury furniture and home décor brand in the UAE, has launched Blomsbury, a coffee color sofa set that renders an elegant and soothing feel to the living room.  For a neutral colour scheme, soft pastel colours such as light blue or grey colour cushions and curtains will go well with Blomsbury.  The set is detailed with buttons on the sides.  According to Amit Yadav, Marketing Manager, at 2XL Furniture and Home Décor “Bloomsbury sofa set adds an air of luxury without compromising on the comfort of space. Coffee color is a great basic color that matches different wall colours, curtains and cushions. It is bold, elegant and versatile.” The Blomsbury three-seater is available for AED 3,849 and the single-seater is available for AED 2,115  

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With kitchen faucets, water systems, kitchen sinks and more, GROHE becomes No. 1 Kitchen System brand and one-stop shop for perfect combinations Patented surface technology, easy cleaning and extremely resistant stainless steel for quality one can see and feel Four perfectly combined GROHE sink and faucet bundles as an end-to-end solution From price entry solutions to high end premium sinks Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 14 June 2018.   The kitchen is the heart of the home: a place to feel good, to cook together and to indulge. And there is one spot in the kitchen where everybody stops at countless times each day for filling pots, preparing vegetables and washing up after a big meal: the kitchen sink.   With its unique and high-quality kitchen sinks range, GROHE, the world’s leading provider of ......read more

Dubai, UAE; June 13,2018:   Hormann has introduced door Type V3009, a high-speed roller door with a flexible curtain, designed for a high number of automated opening and closing cycles.  It can be fitted between the operating sections and the storage areas within a conveyor system.  Due to the low lateral space requirements, this door is specifically designed for integration in conveyor systems and their frequent automated opening and closing cycles. The door control can be integrated in existing PLC systems. A volt-free contact reports the door position (open / closed) to the control.  According to Darius Khanloo, Managing  Director,  Hormann  Middle  East,  “Hörmann high-speed doors are up to 20 times faster than conventional  industrial doors, which is why the ......read more

At the Democratic Design Days in Älmhult, IKEA announces new commitments to inspire and enable sustainable living - making it easier for people to reduce their climate impact and contribute to a world without waste.    Dubai, UAE, June 7, 2018:  “Our ambition is to become people and planet positive by 2030 while growing the IKEA business. Through our size and reach we have the opportunity to inspire and enable more than one billion people to live better lives, within the limits of the planet” says Inter IKEA Group CEO, Torbjörn Lööf.      Commitments for 2030 include:  Designing all IKEA products with new circular principles, with the goal to only use renewable and recycled materials Offering services that make it easier for people to bring home, care for and ......read more

Dubai, UAE, May 29, 2018:  The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is visiting the schools in the UAE to raise awareness on the importance of animal welfare through lively and interactive context-related presentations and activities.  The activity aims to address the negative impacts of raising wild animals as exotic pets, which is practiced in some of the Arab countries, and explains the difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights - teaching the students on ways to assess the welfare of the animals at home, community, or even in the wild. The program is outlined to also raise children’s awareness on the endangered animals in the MENA region, like the Barbary macaques - an endangered primate in the Kingdom of Morocco, and our efforts to protect them through “Born to be Wild”. A project ......read more

May 29, 2018; Dubai, UAE: The act of giving is highly treasured in the UAE, and Ramadan enhances the giving spirit. Keeping the same spirit in my mind, Danube Group the UAE's largest diversified conglomerate is offering 100,000 free iftar meals during Ramadan from last 13 years to the underprivileged labourers as part of its humanitarian initiative.  The yearly initiative has been a huge success among the blue-collar workers, whose hard work often goes unnoticed, despite their diligent performance of duties while adhering to religious obligations. Additionally to fulfil one of the five pillars of Islam the group offers an all-expense paid trip to a few lucky workers selected via lucky draw for Hajj and Umrah every year.  Mr Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman Danube Group said:” This is one of many steps we take ......read more

PAN Emirates invests AED 4 Million on its new store spanning across 17, 000 sq. ft. PAN Emirates Mizhar store is looking to reach out to residents of neighbouring localities with its distinct, stylish furnishing collection. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 28, 2018: PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio and outdoor furniture brand in the region, has launched a new store in Mizhar. The store that was officially launched on 27th May 2018 is its 11th store in the UAE.  The home-grown furniture brand is looking to enhance its presence in the UAE and in the Middle East with an AED 4 Million investment towards setting up a new store spanning across 17,000 sq. ft. Apart from being accessible by the residents of Mizhar, Mirdiff and Warqa, it is looking to serve the residents of neighbouring ......read more

Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2018:  Ramadan and Eid are traditionally seasons of giving, but that doesn’t mean that gifts themselves need to be traditional. This Ramadan, it’s out with the old and in with the new as Georg Jensen presents a superbly crafted line of sleek cutlery, silverware and homeware products designed for connoisseurs.  With over a century of craftsmanship to call upon, the Danish design house creates iconic products for house and home. With minimal Scandinavian aesthetics very much en vogue, Georg Jensen’s sublime creations with smooth finishes, streamlined curves and svelte shapes fit the order of the day.  So whether you opt for the smooth yet playful complexity of the Indulgence Strawberry Bowl, add the functional minimalism of a Koppel clock to your walls, or opt for the timeless ......read more

Dubai, UAE, May 21, 2018:  Ideal Standard, one of the leading providers of innovative bathroom solutions operating across Europe, Middle East and Africa, has released its latest stylish and versatile ceramic range, Strada II. Building on the success of the original Strada range, this collection of vessels, vanities, basins, toilets and bidets offers soft angles, fine edges and contemporary curves to help bring to life modern, beautiful bathrooms. Created by leading industrial designers at Studio Levien, this range maintains the simplicity of the original Strada collection, while offering a softer, lighter design in line with current tastes and trends. Today’s consumers want flexible products to fit any bathroom design. That’s why all products in this range perfectly complement each other to fashion a perfectly ......read more

After a long week at work, there’s nothing better for your body and mind than relaxing at a visit to the spa. Unfortunately, regular spa visits can quickly add up in cost, and during the colder months, most people would rather stay and relax at home. But, the good news is that you don’t have to miss out on your soothing spa visits, even if it’s freezing outside or you’re on a tight budget. There are several things that you can do to turn your bathroom into a calming, spa-like sanctuary right there in your own home. #1. Improve the Visual Appeal: First and foremost, the easiest way to make improvements to your bathroom is to upgrade the visuals. Decorating is vital for getting a spa-like style for your bathroom space; most spas tend to go for a ‘less is more’ approach since a minimal style can ......read more

May 15, 2018 - Dubai, UAE: Established in 2008 with their first office in Al Quoz, Global Light and Power (GLP) offer bespoke lighting design solutions with upscale qualities and ideal functionality.  The locally grown company’s 1000 sq. foot showroom showcases both indoor and outdoor LED lighting solutions which include a range of existing and newly designed and manufactured products, displayed to highlight the techniques, applications and effects of each lighting fixture.  Founder and Managing Director of GLP: “It has been a great year for the team. Not only were we able to open our doors to the public as per the scheduled date, but we also managed to simultaneously work on designing new products and creating a brand new premium catalogue highlighting our capabilities and extensive range of ......read more

Sharjah, UAE; May 08, 2018:   2XL, the leading luxury furniture and home décor brand in the UAE, has relaunched its flagship store in Sharjah with a new look, wider selection and larger space. The 71000 square feet outlet is now one of UAE’s largest home and décor space, spread across three floors.  Lavish spaces are dedicated to carefully designed living spaces, bedrooms and dining areas, making customers feel like they are walking through a palatial home.  H.E Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department, officially opened the new outlet in the presence of VIP guests and customers. Mr. Suood Al Sadi, General Manager, 2XL Furniture and Home Décor, said: “Our Sharjah store was one of our first outlets when we established 2XL to cater to a demand for ......read more

6 May 2018; Dubai, UAE:   UAE's leading home furnishing and improvement brand launched its biggest Danube Home Showroom on 3rd of May at Cubes Park, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Present at the launch were His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Mr Rizwan Sajan Chairman and Founder Danube Group, Mr Adel Sajan, Director Danube Group along with senior management of the Group. The group invested AED 50 million on this project, and this grand opening marks the 9th store in UAE. The new store spans across 75,000 square feet of retail space, with a huge assortment of 30,000 home furnishing and improvement products and 200 parking slots. The design, colour, product categories, clearly marked signage and friendly sales staff will definitely provide you with an exceptional shopping experience. The store is poised to cater to ......read more

Hand-crafted and custom-made home accessories Dubai, UAE, May 01, 2018:  Bali is the perfect destination for fans of bohemian art and design, many travel far-and-wide to the popular place in Indonesia to get their hands on the unique and hand-crated pieces. Luckily, Home and Soul have scoured the island’s furniture scene for you, offering you the best sustainable, unique and custom-made pieces here in Dubai making it easier for you to add a touch of ethnic flair to your home. The beautiful hand-made products are made from a combination of natural materials such as rattan, cotton, coconuts, wood and bamboo, that are all sourced from all over the island. Offering an array of beautiful furniture from vintage-looking chandeliers, contemporary dining chairs and gorgeous woven home accessories and textures, all to ensure to ......read more

25th April 2018/Dubai, UAE:  Ramadan, the most wonderful time of the year knocks our doors again and Danube Home is all set to give your home a festive facelift with the launch of its exclusive Design Décor catalogue on 25th April 2018 at the Sheikh Zayed Road showroom. The new collection is inspired by a festive theme to transform your home into a Ramadan majlis that woos your guests. The 91 page catalogue inspires trends as well as offers affordable products with almost 100 inspirational home makeover styles. In royal shades of purple, white, silver, gold and a number of other bright colours the products will add beauty and elegance to your home.  Commenting on the launch Mr Adel Sajan, Director Danube Group said: “We are pleased to announce our new design décor catalogue across all Danube Home stores. The new ......read more

Dubai, UAE, April 24, 2018:  The festive season is right around the corner and Home Centre would love to share a collection of their best ethnic lanterns and candle stands from the new Ramadan Catalogue.   Home Centre’s Ramadan Catalogue offers amazing options to lighten up the night party décor and uplift the mood. The key highlights, The Gemma Lantern, sporting intricate golden details will add a traditional touch to your homes. While the Home Centre Baqi Candle Stand, engraved with artistic design and beautiful purple stones will give your home the perfect festive look. To add a splash of colour to your home,  The Home Centre Ethnic India Jar Candle will be the perfect option as it sports an orange glass jar with a rustic gold base.   

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