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LUXURY HOMES DESIGNED FOR COMFORT AND CONNECTIVITY

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Person wearing a traditional white kandura and ghutra standing on an ornate staircase with decorative black and gold railing inside a bright, elegant interior featuring white walls and intricate architectural details. it is Abdulrahman Abdulla Alhelo Alsuwaidi Co-founder & Chairman, Nabni Developments

Interview with Abdulrahman Abdulla Alhelo Alsuwaidi, Co-founder & Chairman, Nabni Developments.

As Co-founder and Chairman, how do you balance strategic vision with day-to-day operational decisions for multiple high-profile projects?

At Nabni, our vision is rooted in a family legacy of long-term thinking, trust, and building with purpose. My role is to safeguard that vision, along with my brother Badr, ensuring every project reflects our values, quality standards and commitment to enduring value. We rely on a strong and experienced leadership team to manage execution, but stay closely involved in strategic decisions that impact the Nabni brand and long-term positioning. As the third generation of our family joins the business, we continue to pass on our values while welcoming fresh, more youthful and often innovative, perspectives that challenge the status quo. This approach allows us to scale responsibly, remain agile in Dubai’s dynamic market and deliver developments that stand the test of time.

What inspired your focus on luxury, design-led residences with a local yet international aesthetic?

Being an Emirati family business with a legacy dating back to 1953, we aspire to always portray our heritage – but in a refined and contemporary content. We balance international style with considered Middle Eastern design elements, addressing an audience of educated buyers who are looking for the best that modern-day living has to offer in our city. At the heart of everything we do is the desire to create something extraordinary, led by our passion, imagination and commitment to detail. For us, quality sets up apart and comes above all else, whether that is in our Nabni Avenue-branded series of developments or the Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay, the crown of our portfolio.

How do you define success – not just for the company, but for yourself personally?

For me, success is never measured by numbers alone. It’s about creating lasting value – for our customers, our partners, and our city. At Nabni, every decision we make is guided by an uncompromising commitment to quality. If a home we deliver can stand the test of time, enrich lives, and reflect the trust people place in our name, then we have succeeded. I take pride in knowing that what we build today will serve generations tomorrow. Success, to me, is leaving behind a legacy of excellence – where every detail speaks of integrity, craftsmanship, and purpose.

With 65% of Nabni Avenue 7 units already sold, what does this say about the brand’s market reputation?

My father instilled in us the importance of never compromising on quality, and this principle continues to define our approach today as I’ve already mentioned. The Nabni name has become synonymous with quality over the years – from our landmark commercial projects such as Business Avenue and building the world’s largest Lamborghini Showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, and in more recent years, diversification into residential. Our projects work towards positioning Dubai as a destination for the world’s most discerning buyers, benchmarking against the highest international standards. We create products that we would be proud to own and personally live in. Quality is our true passion and a differentiator; we build for the generations of the future.

What role does European and international sourcing play in defining Nabni’s luxury identity?

It is extremely important to our business model, because we pride ourselves on offering top level fixtures and fittings across all our developments. For example, marble is sourced from Italy and appliances from Germany, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship as well as durability. We work exclusively with premium materials that not only reflect global excellence in design but are thoughtfully chosen to keep up with the challenging UAE climate. Saying this, our philosophy is based on a deep understanding of local standards, expectations, and context – allowing us to create homes that feel refined and entirely aligned with the essence of our city.

How does the brand maintain appeal for both investors and end-users looking for lifestyle-driven residences?

Throughout our residential portfolio, we combine strong investment fundamentals with lifestyle-focused design and lifestyle. In the series of Nabni Avenue Residences in Al Furjan for example, we tick many boxes: prime location, high-end build quality and curated amenities mean it becomes an attractive investment with strong rental and resale potential, while also offering residents a sense of community and a modern, comfortable living environment.

Similarly, Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay reflects our commitment to premium lifestyle living, with world-class design by famed architect Carlos Ott, interiors by design masters HBA, unrivalled amenities and bespoke services. This branded residence model, especially with such a storied name as the Waldorf Astoria, ensures end-users an elevated urban experience and provides investors with a high-demand, globally recognized asset. Every Nabni development is designed to provide long-term value.

How does Nabni integrate modern smart-home technology without compromising design aesthetics?

At Nabni, we view technology as an enabler – a way to enhance comfort, security, and efficiency for our residents without compromising the elegance of our spaces. In developments like Nabni Avenue 7 and Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay, smart-home features are seamlessly integrated into the design, ensuring they complement rather than dominate the aesthetic. From intuitive lighting and climate control systems to advanced security and home automation, every solution is chosen for its ability to blend discreetly with our interiors. Our goal is to provide residents with convenience and connectivity that feels effortless, while maintaining the refined and timeless design language that defines our homes.

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PLANRADAR LAUNCHES “CONSTRUCTION SITE TEMPLATES PLAYBOOK” TO HELP GCC PROJECT TEAMS IMPROVE DAILY SITE EXECUTION CONTROL

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PlanRadar promotional graphic showing a construction site templates playbook displayed on a tablet, highlighting safety, quality, progress and materials control for site teams.

PlanRadar, a digital platform for construction and real estate project management, has launched the Construction Site Templates Playbook, a new practical guide designed to help project teams strengthen day-to-day execution control through disciplined, repeatable site documentation.

As construction and real estate developments across the GCC increase in scale and complexity, site teams operate under continuous pressure: multiple trades working in parallel, frequent inspections, tight programmes, and strict compliance requirements. In this environment, performance issues often begin with simple breakdowns—unclear scope clarifications, delayed approvals, missed inspections, fragmented safety reporting, and incomplete records—then surface later during audits, handover, or dispute resolution when time and cost impacts are already locked in.

The Construction Site Templates Playbook addresses this challenge by positioning templates not as administrative paperwork, but as operational control points that help teams capture, verify, and act on information consistently across the project lifecycle. The playbook consolidates the most essential site templates into five execution pillars:

  • Construction & Commercial Control (scope clarifications, inspections, approvals, change control)
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) (hazard identification, permits to work, incident reporting, compliance records)
  • Quality & Inspections (structured verification, defects and non-conformance control, commissioning readiness)
  • Progress & Coordination (daily reporting, look-ahead planning, constraint tracking, coordination actions)
  • Materials & Logistics (material approvals, delivery inspections, traceable acceptance before installation)

The guide also introduces a practical “Execution Loop”, outlining the sequential stages of planning, executing, inspecting, correcting, and ultimately approving and closing. This approach demonstrates how the templates work together as a unified, disciplined system that enhances accountability, ensures traceability, and accelerates on-site decision-making.

“Successful delivery depends on more than planning—it depends on execution discipline,” said Ibrahim Imam, CEO and Co-Founder of PlanRadar “When clarifications, inspections, approvals, and corrective actions are captured consistently and tied to the right locations and evidence, site teams reduce ambiguity, protect quality, strengthen compliance, and improve handover readiness. This playbook is designed to make those controls practical and repeatable on every project.”

While the playbook can be applied in manual environments, it also highlights how structured digital workflows strengthen template usage by improving ownership, visibility, and audit readiness. By digitising templates, site records become time-stamped, traceable, and location-linked—reducing common challenges such as missing paperwork, delayed approvals, duplicated records, and unclear responsibility.

The Construction Site Templates Playbook is available in English and Arabic and is intended for developers, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and site teams involved in construction and real estate delivery across the GCC.

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CALLIGARIS: A CENTURY OF ITALIAN DESIGN, CURATED FOR THE UAE BY WESTERN FURNITURE

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For over three decades, Western Furniture has been synonymous with luxury interiors and European design excellence. As the exclusive partner of Calligaris in the UAE, it continues to bring Italian craftsmanship and innovation closer to homeowners and design enthusiasts.

A Century of Italian Excellence

Founded in 1923 by Antonio Calligaris in Manzano, Italy, the brand began as a family workshop crafting wooden chairs, including the now-iconic Marocca. Over the past century, Calligaris has grown into an international design house offering a complete range of furniture and accessories, combining tradition, technology, and artistry to define modern living.

Through its exclusive partnership with Western Furniture, the essence of Made in Italy continues to flourish in the UAE, uniting design heritage with contemporary sensibility.

Discover a curated selection of Calligaris’ most admired designs below.

The Ginza Sofa captures the essence of modern comfort with its soft, flowing lines and 1970s-inspired organic curves. Its modular design allows for multiple configurations, creating a sense of warmth and sophistication in any space.

Evoking the hues of dawn and dusk, the Sky Rug brings a poetic touch to interiors. Its delicate color gradients and textured weave create a calming, atmospheric foundation for the living space.

The Oleandro Lounge Chair offers a perfect balance of structure and softness. Its wooden base and plush upholstery combine craftsmanship and comfort in a design that’s both tactile and timeless.

Sculptural and refined, the Mushroom Coffee and Side Tables feature bush-hammered glass tops and subtly tilted wooden bases, striking a balance between elegance and lightness.

Minimal yet expressive, the Glen Dining Chair unites geometry and proportion in a sleek, enveloping form that delivers ergonomic comfort and enduring appeal.

The Onda Dining Chair, with its sinuous, wave-inspired lines and slender metal legs, conveys a sense of movement and contemporary grace.

The Alterego Sideboard introduces sculptural sophistication with its three-dimensional door fronts, creating depth, shadow, and a strong focal point for modern interiors.

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RENEW YOUR SPACE WITH NATUZZI ITALIA: A NEW YEAR, REFINED THROUGH DESIGN

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Dubai, UAE – January 2026: This new year, reset your rhythm, refresh your surroundings, and renew your way of living — with Natuzzi Italia. where a new environment sets the tone for a fresh start. Natuzzi Italia offers inspiration for every room of the home, with refined designs that combine comfort, style, and timeless Italian craftsmanship. From the award-winning Amama collection to the serene elegance of Habita, each piece is designed to elevate daily living.

HABITA by Mauro Lipparini

Essential lines and timeless harmony define Habita — a serene living concept where design and well-being coexist in perfect balance.

At its heart is a sculptural, modular sofa with generous proportions, refined upholstery, and enveloping curves, designed for comfort, sharing, and flexibility. Premium padding and thoughtful detailing ensure a relaxed yet elegant experience, adapting effortlessly to different spaces.

Habita is not just a collection — it is a way of living.

The collection is completed by an elegant yet functional coffee table and a striking monolithic dining table, fully lacquered in high-gloss finish. With its organic lines and integrated rotating lazy susan, the dining table seamlessly merges practicality with sculptural appeal.

Amama collection

Amama is a compositional project that redefines conviviality and versatility. It is a modular island sofa designed to shape space, offering the possibility of double-sided configurations for a modern and unusual living experience. Reflecting on architecture and ways of living, the armrest or backrest can become functional elements such as a shelf, table, or even a container.

It is a dynamic project where multiple elements of different textures and materials coexist in a play of overlaps and geometries, opening up to multi-directionality and multifunctionality, combining comfort with freedom of composition and use. It represents a new approach to living that balances aesthetics, flexibility, and functionality, extended by living and dining elements of the same collection.

The soft textures and shapes of Amama harmonize with Verde Antigua marble displays, while furnishings and decorative objects engage in a palette inspired by earth and sea. The result is an immersive experience designed to engage all senses and convey the idea of a harmonious and welcoming home.

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