DELVAUX DUBAI

Delvaux Boutique in Dubai – A Dialogue of Heritage, Craft, and Cultural Fusion

With the opening of its first boutique in the United Arab Emirates, Delvaux brings nearly two centuries of Belgian leather-making tradition to the heart of the Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue. Designed by the Milan-based duo Tiziano Vudafieri and Claudio Saverino, the boutique is a sophisticated interplay of design, art, and architecture — a space that celebrates the brand’s storied heritage while embracing contemporary elegance with a touch of wit.

A Jewel Box of Refined Simplicity

The boutique presents itself as a refined jewel box: a clean-lined façade leads into a large, fabric-clad portal that instantly conveys the brand’s attention to detail and cultivated aesthetic. Inside, a custom-designed bar counter takes centre stage, echoing the atmosphere of traditional European cafés — spaces of conviviality, conversation, and refined pause.

Architectural Layers of Craft and Elegance

The boutique unfolds as a spatial narrative of Delvaux’s craftsmanship. Curved boiseries with integrated shelving, low cabinets, and niche-filled wall elements provide a sculptural backdrop for the leather creations. Oval wall panels with pale gold metal shelving, satin-finished gold frames, and iron mesh elements contrast with the clarity of extra-clear glass, while rich marble surfaces add tactile depth.

A dedicated VIC (Very Important Customer) lounge is accessed through a soft vestibule in muted burgundy fabric, leading to a serene environment adorned with custom wallpaper inspired by De Stijl and Piet Mondrian — a subtle nod to Belgian avant-garde art history, reinterpreted in luxurious tones.

Executed by barth – Precision in Every Detail

The entire interior fit-out was executed by barth, renowned for its expertise in high-end interiors. From wall claddings and furniture elements to bespoke display systems and delicate material transitions, every component was realized with meticulous precision. The implementation was carried out in close collaboration with the architects, translating their vision into tangible craftsmanship. barth’s technical know-how and commitment to quality ensured that the space fully reflects the refined universe of Delvaux — both in its materiality and its atmosphere.

Belgian Identity, Locally Rooted

In their longstanding collaboration with Delvaux, Vudafieri and Saverino continue to reimagine the brand’s “Belgitude” — the distinctive Belgian spirit — for a variety of cultural contexts. In Dubai, this manifests as a harmonious fusion: European heritage is seamlessly woven into the architectural and cultural fabric of the Middle East, creating a boutique that is at once local and unmistakably Delvaux.

Architect

Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, Tiziano Vudafieri and Claudio Saverino

Design Team

Elena Pessina, Vanessa Ramponi, Roberta Lavena