UAE furniture and home-decor chain founded 1996 in Abu Dhabi by Swedish entrepreneur Thomas Lundgren, staging seasonal in-store home-fashion shows; now roughly 31 stores across the Middle East.
Best for Distinctive furniture, home accessories, and eclectic design
The One Total Home Experience was founded by Swedish entrepreneur Thomas Lundgren, who opened the first store in Abu Dhabi in 1996. Lundgren has described the store concept as 'theatres' - staging seasonal home-fashion shows within the stores rather than presenting furniture as static stock. The chain's furniture and accessories draw on Middle Eastern and Asian design influences, sold as heavier wood pieces and statement decor rather than flat-pack basics. In 2007, Arabian Business magazine named The One among the GCC's 50 Most Admired Companies. The company has continued to expand its store formats, including a newer concept location at Dubai Hills Mall (2024). The One now operates roughly 31 stores across the Middle East.
Run by Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah from Dubai Design District, this studio makes furniture, lighting, objects and jewellery drawn from Emirati craft traditions. Pieces are produced as limited editions and bespoke commissions rather than mass retail.
A warehouse shop buying and selling vintage, retro, antique, and pre-owned furniture, lighting, crockery, posters, clocks, and decorative objects. The business also repairs, restores, rents, and trades furniture. Established 2020.
Best for Vintage furniture, lighting, crockery, and clocks, with repair and restoration
Set in a villa at 999 Al Wasl Road in Umm Suqeim, o'de rose is a concept store gathering apparel, jewellery, furniture and homeware from Middle Eastern and regional artisans. Founded to support regional and disadvantaged makers, it pairs Arabic craft traditions with contemporary design.
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