Retail Gulf: Stone cold luxury at Dubai store

Conceived as an ‘antidote to the polished slickness of modern retail in the [United Arab] Emirates’, Mahani offers shoppers world-class retail design that embraces rough edges and an organic approach to form and texture. The shop’s interiors, designed by London-based Studio Toogood, combine raw concrete walls and flooring with Geo Luxe detailing such as porous stone benches, marbleised table tops and florid, gem-toned stools.

Beyond its distinctive design, Mahani also innovates with its multi-purpose approach to retail space, hosting emerging fashion designers alongside an artisanal in-house bakery from food designer Arabeschi di Latte and a working catwalk spanning the full length of the boutique that hosts exclusive shows.