All Photos Courtesy of Gucci by Altamash Urooj

We didn’t think Dubai Mall’s Galeries Lafayette could get any better, until leading luxury brand Gucci announced the opening of its new store at the heart of the department store, specifically on its ground floor. Spanning over 2397 square feet, the boutique features a full array of women’s accessories, from luggage to handbags, shoes, small leather goods, eyewear and fashion jewelry.

The aesthetic of the boutique demonstrates itself in a calm and sophisticated way, inviting customers to participate in a shopping experience like no other. With soft elements like velvet and leather armchairs perfectly balancing off harder surfaces and industrial elements, the interior design of the space harmoniously represents the House’s vision. Traditional and modern elements come together as a nod to Gucci’s eclecticism, exploding in a canvas of different design codes and contrasting merchandising elements.

So get this; an unexpected combination of materials shines through marble polychrome – with a three-dimensional effect on the floor – lavishly blending with functional cement, while round tables stand out from rectangular ones. To top it all off, the luscious velvet walls beautifully surround velvet chairs, layered vintage rugs and pale pink boiserie, giving understated drama a whole new meaning. If you ever find yourself strolling through the new boutique, don’t be surprised if you decide to set up camp there – at least we won’t. But don’t just take our word for it, sift through the Photo Gallery below and see snippets of the new boutique.