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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Transforming Dreams Into Reality: These Visionary Designers Create Unforgettable Weddings
1/12 Her company, The A-Cube Project, is one of the few design firms to expand into the Middle East so swiftly, opening its Dubai office in 2024 as Apart from destination weddings across the world, she has also designed breathtaking sets for Amazon Prime Video's 'Made in Heaven-Season 2', Netflix's 'Dubai Bling', soft launch of Mona Kattan's brand 'Juice', Gaurav Gupta's set for India Couture Week '24 and Karan Torani's campaign shot at the iconic Red Fort. (Image: Ambika Gupta) 3/12 She is now expanding her expertise to retail spaces, interiors, and events. Known for her memory-laced installations, scent-driven aisle experiences and multi-sensory themes rich in metaphor, Ambika has been featured in the New York Times for her work on Van Gogh-inspired event during Covid. Be it Indian iconography, heirloom-infused tablescapes, mandaps layered with symbolism, theatrical scale or quiet, intimate details, her work has a distinct poetic lyricism that sets her apart. (Image: Ambika Gupta) Janki Desai: Janki is the founder of the event design firm ALTAIR and has designed the weddings of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar. Since its inception in 2016, Altair has designed weddings across the world with out-of -the-box ideas. Janki's mantra is to bring newness to wedding design and customize it. (Image: Janki Desai) Altair's mission, according to her, is to enhance self-expression, and curate thoughtful events that the clients will treasure. "Contemporary India and Minimalism is our playground," says the team behind Altaire. Janki believes it is the perfect setting that enhances an event without distracting from it and is known for creating stunning wide canvases as well as intimate experiences detailed with Indian design ethos. (Image: Janki Desai) 9/12 Rani Pink designs celebrations through a historical and cultural lens and makes the most of Indian craftsmanship. Be it Rajasthani block prints, vintage chandeliers, pearl-encrusted tassels, marigold-filled courtyards, zari, gota, brocade or Phulkari accents, Anika knows how to create layers upon layers of artisanal textures. (Image: Anika Dhawan) 11/12 Devika is the soulful designer behind the weddings of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, Richa Chaddha and Ali Fazal. She has carved a niche for her sustainability-focused, hyper-personalized and mindful experiences. (Image: Devika Narain)
Hi Dubai
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Culture Launches Summer School of Life Programme with Arts, Wellness and Language Workshops
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has rolled out a new edition of its School of Life programme this July, inviting the public to engage in 23 curated workshops and events aimed at boosting life and creative skills across all age groups. Held under the theme Hello Summer , the initiative spans multiple Dubai Public Libraries and aligns with the emirate's Quality of Life Strategy. The offerings include sessions on digital storytelling, emotional wellness, calligraphy, nutrition, and hands-on art, creating a diverse cultural and educational calendar for the season. Highlights include The Art of Storytelling at the Reporters Training and Media Production Center, equipping content creators with tools to produce culturally rich narratives. At Hatta Public Library, health expert Nada Saeed Kattan will lead a smoothie-making session under the Health & Nutrition Club, while Jehan Safar conducts confidence and wellness workshops for women and families. Art-focused sessions at Al Safa Art & Design Library range from Van Gogh-inspired painting with Abeer Al Edani to traditional Barjeel-themed pencil holders with StuDIYo Lab. Medaf Creative Studio will also host marine and plaster art projects. Language and cultural experiences are also featured. Al Mankhool Library offers a French for Beginners course and a Japanese Kakigori dessert workshop. Gino Banola will introduce Baybayin calligraphy in a unique session blending Filipino heritage and beachwear design. To celebrate emerging talent, Dubai Culture has also launched the School of Life Photography Exhibition , showcasing photography as a powerful medium for storytelling and heritage preservation. News Source: Dubai Media Office
