October 27, 2025 | Art & Culture
ISOLA SPACE BRIDGING MILAN and DUBAI
words Onur Baştürk
One year after opening its Dubai office, Milan-based Isola Design Group introduces its first permanent venue: Isola Space. Opening on November 4, in sync with Dubai Design Week, the project marks a first for both the brand and the Emirati city. Designed by architect and creative director Elif Resitoglu, Isola Space occupies a prominent location within The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection, the new landmark building designed by Foster + Partners for Omniyat.
“We always dreamed of creating a home for our global community — a space that could go beyond design weeks and festivals,” says Gabriele Cavallaro, CEO of Isola Design Group. “That vision led us to open a branch in Dubai, and now, The Lana Promenade has become the ideal place for our community to gather, share ideas, and inspire local collectors and design enthusiasts alike.”
ICONS OF TOMORROW
For its debut, Isola Space presents “Icons of Tomorrow”, a group exhibition bringing together designers shaping the future of contemporary design. Highlights include Epoche Studio’s fossil-and-aluminum side table, Jinil Park’s series translating sketches into three-dimensional forms, and Aina Kari + Giovanni Botticelli Studio’s reinterpretation of Venetian glass craftsmanship. The outdoor area features Alkimista’s sculptural seating and Pots and Pines’ handmade planters. The exhibition remains open until December 6.
WHERE DESIGN MEETS DAILY LIFE
Beyond its role as a gallery, Isola Space integrates a café and design store, creating a fluid connection between design and everyday life. Visitors can explore works by more than 30 international designers and studios including Alessa Dresel, Anton Kuzmin + Ivan Melnichuck, Federico Stefanovich, Studio Mignone, Szymon Keller, and Forks Plus.
The interiors feature collaborations with ALPI (Patricia Urquiola’s Quadra surfaces), Arper, B&T, Ton, Armourcoat, Montalbano, Sandalyeci, Vescom, Acumen Light, and Dubai Audio, reflecting the platform’s attention to materiality and refined craftsmanship.
STRENGTHENING A CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE
With the opening of Isola Space, the brand reinforces its ambition to bridge Milan and Dubai’s creative ecosystems. Today, Isola connects over 2,000 designers and studios from 70 countries, redefining design not merely as exhibition culture but as a living, shared practice embedded in everyday life.
