Stir World: Layali Diriyah by Designlab Experience

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A creative studio based in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut, Designlab Experience specialises in the creation of transformative experiences through bespoke architectural design and art.

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Stir World: Layali Diriyah, a beacon of festivity and transformation in the ‘City of Earth’. 

Learn more about how the historic site of Diriyah was transformed into a vibrant festival space by Designlab Experience, featuring art installations made by designers worldwide.

WWD: Layali Diriyah 2024 by Designlab Experience.

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WWD: Layali Diriyah 2024 by Designlab Experience, a Bold Pop-up That Speaks to Saudi Arabia’s Future.

Read about how Designlab Experience transformed Layali Diriyah 2024.

Arab News: Layali Diriyah 2024 by Designlab Experience

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Arab News: Layali Diriyah 2024 by Designlab Experience.

Learn more about how&nbsp;Designlab Experience&nbsp;brings back the wonders of temporary architecture to the second edition of Layali Diriyah.&nbsp;

Harper's Bazaar on Designlab Experience's Immersive Events. 

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Harper's Bazaar Magazine: Designlab Experience’s Immersive Events Drive the Cultural Scene in Saudi Arabia.

Learn about how Layali Diriyah, a project by Designlab Experience showcased international art installations, local art and entertainment, and fine dining overlooking the Kingdom&rsquo;s birthplace.

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Forbes Magazine: Recycle Group Artists ‘Reincarnate’ Love Poem Into Chimeric Fully-Immersive Designlab Experience

Learn about how Designlab Experience, chose Paris-based Recycle Group to collaborate with other renowned artists from all over the world, to create Memoir.

ArchNative interviews with co-founder Hibah Albakree.

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ArchNative Magazine: An interview with Designlab Experience co-founder Hibah Albakree 

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 Read about how ArchNative sat down with Hibah Albakree to discuss what it means to have a career in immersive experiences, and more.
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DLE Designs the Looks of Saudi Arabia’s Sporting Events

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Medium Magazine: Designlab Experience Designs the Looks of Saudi Arabia’s Major Sporting Events

Read about how&nbsp;Designlab Experience&nbsp;was involved in many recent major projects such as the Saudi Cup in Al Jenadriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh, and the Camel Cup in AlUla, in the desert area nearby the go-to travel destination.&nbsp;

Designlab Experience Lights Up The Nights In Diriyah

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Designlab Experience Lights Up The Nights In Diriyah With An Art-Filled Immersive Experience

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 Read about how Designlab Experience has worked extensively on projects&nbsp;designed to revitalize suburban areas, particularly in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;
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DLE Unveils Luxurious Semi-Permanent Complex

 Designlab Experience transformed an impressive new architectural complex that captured public attention. 

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Designlab Experience Unveils Additional Luxurious Semi-Permanent Complex.

Learn more about the unveiling of an enhanced and new semi-permanent complex by Designlab Experience, and how&nbsp;the team played a crucial role in the 2023 edition of the Saudi Cup.

Galerie Magazine: Saudi Arabia's Founding Day.

Designlab Experience Creates a Stiking Installation.

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Galerie Magazine: Designlab Experience Creates a Striking Installation for Saudi Arabia's Founding Day. 

Read about how Designlab Experience created a striking Installation for Saudi Arabia's Founding Day.&nbsp;

Surface Magazine: Diriyah Nights by Designlab Experience

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Surface Magazine: Diriyah Nights, a Palm Farm Transformed into a pop-up of Architectural and Social Potential. 

Read about how Designlab Experience has transformed a palm farm into a pop-up of architectural and social potential. &nbsp;

Pendulum Magazine: Diriyah Nights | Designlab Experience

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Pendulum Magazine: Diriyah Nights, the Architectural Project that Lights Up Saudi Nights.  

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 Read about how Designlab Experience transformed a quaint tree farm into Diriyah Nights.&nbsp;
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Il Venerdì di Repubblica:  A story on Designlab Experience. 

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Il Venerdì di Repubblica:  The Story Behind Designlab Experience's Transformative Art Installations. 

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 Read about Designlab Experience's new feature in the Il Venerd&igrave; di Repubblica article.&nbsp;
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Make Your Wedding A Dreamscape with Designlab Experience

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World Bride Magazine: Make Your Wedding A Dreamscape with Designlab Experience 

In the article "Make Your Wedding A Dreamscape", Designlab Experience&nbsp;principals, Hibah Albakree, Mootassem El Baba and Marwan Maalouf, state their insights on the process of creating a unique and artful wedding experience.

Featured in Interior Design    | Designlab Experience

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Interior Design: A look at Designlab Experience's Immersive Art Installations.

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An Elle Italy feature | Designlab Experience

The Story behind Designlab Experience founders Hibah Albakree, Mootassem El Baba and Marwan Maalouf.

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An Elle Italy feature: The story behind Designlab Experience founders

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 Read about how Designlab Experience founders Hibah Albakree, Mootassem El Baba, and Marwan Maalouf began the journey of transforming spaces.
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Designlab Experience Memoir event featured in Vogue Arabia

Vogue Arabia covered Designlab Experience Memoir  wedding - “A Private Tour Inside the Emirati Royal Wedding of HH Sheikha Meera bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan”

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Through the Vogue lens: An exclusive insight into Designlab Experience wedding

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 In the article "A Private Tour Inside the Emirati Royal Wedding of HH Sheikha Meera bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan" , Vogue Arabia featured this highly anticipated event of the 2022 wedding season.
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An immersive theatrical experience taking guests on a journey through the heritage, evocative memories and dreams of the bride.

Designlab Experience featured in The New York Times

 DLE featured in The New York Times online edition

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Designlab Experience featured in The New York Times 

A Wedding or an Art Installation? A Little of Both.&nbsp;
Read about Designlab Experience's new feature in The New York Times article

Designing the Future - Designlab Experience 

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Designing The Future - Milestone Magazine 

Read how DLE creates events designed to impress, about finding their niche and how the design and events industry is changing.

Designlab Experience in Elle Decor Italia 

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Upon Wings showcased the collaboration of DLE and Italian sculptor Edoardo Tresoldi.

Designlab Experience -  Unbelievable Wedding Sky 

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Designlab Experience - Unbelievable Wedding Sky 

Read about Lucid Dream on My Modern Met blog article, featuring DLE's collaboration with installation artists Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot who created the magnificent Swarovski Crystals clouds.&nbsp;

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