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Al Aqili launches Couture collection
A UAE-based contract furnishing company has introduced a new line of special fabrics that will offer interior designers a lot more – both in terms of design and range.
01 December 2005
Rated among the leading contract furnishing companies in the UAE, Al Aqili has launched its new line – called the Couture collection – made out of special fabrics.
Part of Al Aqili Group, the company started operations in 1997 and has now emerged as a one-stop shop for furnishing needs which includes turnkey solutions to furnishings industry, carpets, curtains, fabrics, furniture and lighting – be it for residential, commercial, hospital, airports or hotel projects.
“Couture is an Al Aqili brand created for the Gulf and comprises our own exclusive collection of fabrics sourced from manufacturers from Belgium, Turkey, and the UK,” says David Willis, divisional manager – contract, fabrics and furniture.
“These are fabrics for upholstery, curtains, soft furnishing for both contract and residential use. The collection is also sold through retail outlets,” Willis adds.
Al Aqili Furnishings has the sole distributorship rights and represents the world's top brand names in furnishing industry from the US, Germany, Belgium, Austria, UK, France, Egypt, Japan, Australia, Italy, Istanbul, the Netherlands and other parts of the world.
The company specialises in contract furnishing and distribution and has achieved tremendous among of success in these sectors. After capturing the UAE market the company has penetrated the market across the region and in recent years.
“We have strong presence in the export market, covering Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Yemen,” he adds.
Being a major organisation undertaking projects of virtually any size and kind, the company has divided its activities under various divisions including contracts, distribution, design divisions and Crestwood interiors, Office Land, Curtain Land and BeLight (lighting division) and the recently-added RugLand.
The company has gained a reputation for bringing some exciting and modern furnishing products to the Middle East market – the most recent being innovations from Mutra, a leading manufacturer of curtain tracks from Spain and the Trimland range of trimmings from Turkey.
“Today, the company represents over 40 brands and boasts an exciting collection from world's best furniture manufacturers. We have a lot to offer to our customers,” he continues.
The company provides complete design and technical support services through its Crestwood division which has immense experience in designing fashion boutiques, corporate offices, restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, banks, exhibition stands and hotels in the Middle East.
“Using the latest in 3D (computer-aided design) and graphics, we provide to our customers a complete design package. Crestwood's facility in Al Quoz Dubai is equipped with an extensive finishes library, allowing for quick and convenient material and colour co-ordination with professional advice,” he points out.
Crestwood specialises in undertaking turnkey and fast-track projects encompassing all aspects of interior fit-out works. “Our project managers are experienced in commercial, industrial and retail projects,” he says.
Al Aqili has been a forerunner in the furnishing sector and has many prestigious projects to its name including Dubai Airport Free Zone, Emirates Towers, Shangri La Hotel, Microsoft Corporate office, The Fairmont Hotel, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Jebel Ali Hotel, Rotana Beach Hotel-Abu Dhabi, Dubai Internet City, Emaar developments such as the Dubai Marina sales pavilion, Emirates Lakes and Emirates Hills (show villas), Palm Island sales pavilion, Kuwait Hospital, Citibank, United Arab Bank, Sheik Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque, Al Ain, Convention Centre Dubai and Hilton Resort-Kuwait.
