With the growing emphasis on convenience and safety, the demand for smart homes and automation systems is increasing significantly, says a senior official at Sobha Realty. While smart-technology integrated homes were once considered a luxury, they are increasingly becoming the norm in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world.

In line with the current trend to design bathrooms as a space for well-being, Swiss sanitary solutions specialist Geberit has revised its Monolith Plus sanitary module to expand the possibilities of creating an ambiance that sets the right mood as well as boost hygiene levels and odour extraction options.

The first-of-its-kind female-centric co-working space, The Bureau, opened its doors in Dubai’s Gold & Diamond Park recently and the response to the new business centre has been “overwhelmingly positive”, according to its co-founders.

Summertown Interiors, which is counted among the UAE’s leading fit-out contractors that is reputed for its green expertise, has recently completed work on a state-of-the-art healthcare centre in Dubai, having previously successfully delivered a similar facility for the client Priory Group.