Where It's At: Dubai {part 2}

{part 1} was all about retail spaces that caught our eye during our trip to the UAE. Now we just want to geek out with you over the middle eastern opulence and modern architectural amazingness that is Dubai. So without further ado...

Sensory overload in the best possible way. From the rich smells of spice to the ornate tilework overhead to peacocks, our heads were spinning trying to take it all in. We came away with a refreshed appreciation for this truly unique city and both modern and middle eastern inspiration for our upcoming design project that brought us halfway across the globe.

Where It's At: Dubai {part 1}

We recently had the opportunity to travel to Dubai (twist our arms) for a client and our minds are officially blown by the retail amazingness that is this over-the-top city. Seriously, even the McDonald's we saw was ultra-fahncy and cool. In this first post {part 1 of 2} we wanted to share with you some amazing retail spaces we scoped out while touring the town. Classic, and oh-so-golden Louis Vuitton...
Four million (we counted) paper butterflies suspended in the atrium near Mulberry.
Armani/Dubai Caffé
And then for the more traditional café goer, a classic Starbucks. We'd know you anywhere! Home away from home!

Candy much? This wonderland of a retail space turned our eyes to saucers and gave us the sugar shakes and we never even went inside.
Poppin pastels, organic shapes and a futuristic feel all came together at Switch restaurant and lounge.
Finally, the aforementioned McDonald's Dubai. So cool.

Thanks for sharing in our mini-tour. More Dubai inspiration to come in part 2!