Notes from the studio.
Long-form writing on materials, process and the parts of the work that rarely get explained. Written by Subhra and the studio.
Trends · 13 June 2026 · 10 min read
Interior design trends in Dubai for 2026
The honest guide to what is actually shaping Dubai homes in 2026: warm minimalism, earthy palettes, biophilic materials, curved forms and quiet luxury. Which trends are worth your money, which ones fail in the Gulf heat, and how a designer keeps your home from dating in three years.
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Investment & Value · 10 June 2026 · 9 min read
How to increase property value in Dubai
In Dubai's 2026 market, the right interior upgrades can lift resale value by 10 to 25 percent and rental income by 10 to 20 percent. Here is where the money actually goes, what to spend on first, and why a designer is the smartest investment in the chain.
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Hiring & Process · 8 June 2026 · 8 min read
When should you hire an interior designer? Make them your first call.
The single most expensive mistake in any project is hiring an interior designer last. Here is why the designer should be your first hire, before the contractor and before you buy a single material, and how that order saves you money, time and rework.
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Design & AI · 1 June 2026 · 10 min read
AI is changing interior design, and making the designer matter more, not less
AI tools now let clients arrive with dozens of renders and layouts, which makes them better informed than ever. Here is why that abundance makes a designer's judgement more valuable, not less.
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Process · 27 May 2026 · 9 min read
Why hiring an interior designer in Dubai is worth the fee
An interior designer in Dubai is the owner's buyer-side agent in a fragmented vendor market, against quotations that swing 60% on the same scope, weeks of authority approvals, and a calendar full of Dubai-specific construction constraints.
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Cost & Budgeting · 12 April 2026 · 9 min read
How much does interior design cost in Dubai in 2026?
A clear, honest breakdown of what interior design and the build actually cost in Dubai in 2026, by apartments, villas, restaurants and offices, what is included, and what pushes the price up or down.
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Process · 8 March 2026 · 12 min read
Villa renovation in Dubai: a step-by-step guide for owners
From the first site visit to handover, the actual sequence of decisions, approvals and decisions a Dubai villa owner faces during a full renovation.
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Materials · 14 February 2026 · 7 min read
Choosing interior materials for Dubai's climate
Why some materials age beautifully in Dubai and others fall apart in eighteen months, a designer's honest view from ten years of working in the Gulf.
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Process · 22 January 2026 · 6 min read
Working with a Dubai interior designer from abroad
How ZuriSpace runs projects for clients living outside the UAE, communication, decisions, approvals and the things owners do and don't need to fly in for.
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Design · 10 December 2025 · 8 min read
Modern Arabian design, refused the obvious
How to design a contemporary Arabian-feeling home in Dubai without falling back on mashrabiya panels, gold leaf and marble rivers.
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Process · 4 November 2025 · 7 min read
How to choose an interior designer in Dubai
Five questions to ask any interior designer in Dubai before you sign anything, and one question they should ask you first.
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