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Isola Design Group Opens First Permanent Space in Dubai

architecture-design · 2026-04-26

On November 4, 2025, Isola Space will debut at The Lana Promenade in Dubai, established by Gabriele Cavallaro and Elif Resitoglu of Isola Design Group. Spanning 1,000 square meters and curated by creative director Elif Resitoglu, the venue will showcase the exhibition Icons of Tomorrow until December 5, highlighting innovative products and experiments from designers influencing the industry's future. The facility will feature a design store, café, and spaces for workshops and collaborative events. Collaborators include Grob Design, ALPI, Vescom, Acumen Light, Dubai Audio, and Obliq. Retail selections will present works from various designers. This launch aligns with Dubai Design Week 2025 (November 4–9). Cavallaro emphasized the space's goal to inspire the international design community in the Middle East.

Key facts

  • Isola Space opens November 4, 2025 at The Lana Promenade, Dubai.
  • The space is designed by Elif Resitoglu, architect and creative director of Isola.
  • Hosts exhibition Icons of Tomorrow from November 4 to December 5, 2025.
  • Collaborations include Grob Design, ALPI, Vescom, Acumen Light, Dubai Audio, and Obliq.
  • Design store features brands like Alessa Dresel, Anton Kuzmin + Ivan Melnichuck, EISS FURNITURE, elizevar, Federico Stefanovich, Forks Plus, and Studio Mignone.
  • Opening coincides with Dubai Design Week 2025 (November 4–9).
  • Isola Design Group was co-founded by Gabriele Cavallaro and Elif Resitoglu.
  • Isola Design District launched in Milan in 2017; Dubai office opened in 2024.

Entities

Artists

  • Gabriele Cavallaro
  • Elif Resitoglu
  • Patricia Urquiola
  • Alessa Dresel
  • Anton Kuzmin
  • Ivan Melnichuck
  • Federico Stefanovich

Institutions

  • Isola Design Group
  • Isola Design District
  • Isola Space
  • Grob Design
  • ALPI
  • Vescom
  • Acumen Light
  • Dubai Audio
  • Obliq
  • EISS FURNITURE
  • elizevar
  • Forks Plus
  • Studio Mignone
  • The Lana Promenade
  • Dubai Design Week
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • The Lana Promenade
  • Middle East

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