Homegrown brand Local’s latest branch in Abu Dhabi offers its guests – especially men – a place to pamper themselves in a cosy, 150-sq-m industrial setting.

The Lana, a new luxury landmark in Dubai – being developed by Dorchester Collection, which comprises nine legendary properties, and Omniyat, a key real estate development group – aims to offer a place of tranquillity and hospitality when it opens in the last quarter of this year.

Sweden-based Note Design Studio has launched a new collection of chairs which utilises the traditional Japanese timber-treatment technique of shou sugi ban – the application of fire to wood to strengthen timber for architectural cladding – to achieve startling aesthetic effects.

Bonaldo of Italy has expanded its Frames of Living collection with the addition of new tables offered in innovative materials and striking finishes.

In response to market demand, Italy-based Ritmonio has implemented the ECO program for the products of its Bath & Shower division (basin and bidet mixers) which are characterised by a water flow rate of less than 9 litres per minute, while ensuring maximum comfort for the user.