‘The cosmopolitan aspect of Dubai is so evident and it reminds me of how I was
brought up in Japan, among so many nationalities and cultures,’ says Nada,
whose work is informed by her experiences of living and travelling around the
world.

The Shop

Nada Debs’ showroom and studio in Beirut, Lebanon.

‘I like that people are excited to do new projects and be creative and I feel that
this is where the opportunities lie,’ she continues. ‘The population is young and
this brings a lot of hope in a world that is now facing a lot of difficulties. The
openness of new ideas is something that pushes one’s creativity forward.’

In the past decade, Dubai has reinvented itself as an important design hub that
serves as a gateway from the Middle East to the world. The city hosts an
established art fair and an annual design week in its growing, purpose-built
design district. In recent years, Nada has set up a home and studio in the city that
she runs in addition to her flagship showroom and studio in Beirut, Lebanon.

Nada Debs creates contemporary products, furniture and interiors that celebrate Eastern craft and design. The Marquetry Drum tables shown here are made in Lebanon from the finest American walnut.

‘There is still room [in Dubai] to educate people about the value of craft and how
it defines culture and identity; [to show] that crafted objects stand the test of
time and go up in value, not only financially but emotionally as well,’ Nada
explains. ‘People [in Dubai] are willing to see and touch and feel and understand
and appreciate.’

Nada Debs creates contemporary products, furniture and interiors that celebrate Eastern craft and design. The Marquetry Drum tables shown here are made in Lebanon from the finest American walnut.