The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority concluded its participation today in the Maison & Objet Paris Fair, a major event specialising in design, décor, furniture, tableware, and lifestyle. The fair took place in the French capital over the course of a week.
The UAE’s participation was part of the ‘UAE Design Oasis’ initiative, where the national pavilion served as a platform to showcase the creations of 15 young Emirati designers. These designers presented innovative works that blended authentic Emirati heritage with modern design, reflecting the UAE’s vision of expressing its cultural identity in new and creative ways.
Celebrating Cultural Identity Through Design
The Emirati exhibits featured a range of unique creations, including furniture, artworks inspired by the local environment, and household items infused with heritage elements. Each piece reflected the designers’ interpretation of Emirati culture, presented through a contemporary lens.
Khaloud Khouri, Design Projects Manager at the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, said the authority’s participation supports Dubai’s strategy to enhance the cultural and creative landscape of the UAE.
Global Platform for Emirati Talent
Khouri noted that the event offers a distinctive global platform, enabling young Emirati talent to showcase their work to international audiences in the fields of design and creativity.