CREATING the interiors of the world’s tallest tower can be a tall order indeed: The teams behind designing and fitting out the Burj Dubai have had to bear in mind not just the tower’s pre-eminent international standing but the need to be unique, luxurious, functional and safe.

EVER Prime Timber Industry Products is currently promoting its Deck Clic, a revolutionary wood-based supplement for indoor and outdoor flooring enhancement. The company was recently at Project Qatar exhibition held in Doha, Qatar, in May and will again be promoting its range of products at the Big 5 show in Dubai later this year.

KITCHEN spaces continue to evolve in terms of functionality and today’s homeowner demands products that are modelled to the various activities in the area.

TURKISH ceramic and sanitary ware manufacturers have launched an aggressive drive to increase their penetration of the international markets with a range of stunning designs and innovative concepts for floor and wall tiles and bathroom suites.

FUTURISTIC design concepts including an undulating “dividing” wall with articulated seating, indicative bathroom and kitchen environments and display shelving, put the spotlight on the innovative design possibilities and the aesthetical attributes of DuPont Corian at a special exhibition held in Italy recently.

ALARABI Decoration and Construction is upbeat about prospects in the region, given the number of projects that are nearing the finishing stages and its already extensive order book which includes a host of commercial complexes and residential projects.

HEMPEL has opened up a new world of decorative effects that can be created using its Fusions range of finishes, to suit any mood or enhance the ambiance of even the most basic interiors.

WITH production set to commence shortly at its ceramics and porcelain factory – the first of its kind in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia – Future Ceramics is well poised to capture a significant market share not only in the GCC region but well beyond, in Europe.

AWAL Towers Décor Construction (ATDC) is an ambitious Bahraini company that has tackled well the effects of the global financial crisis by employing a strategy of taking on medium and small projects to minimise the impact on its sales.