25HOURS HOTEL DUBAI
The launch of the first 25hours Hotel outside Europe – and the largest in the group – was a major event for Dubai and a radically new vision of hospitality in the UAE. Double Decker was commissioned to create an art collection that galvanised the hotel’s worldly outlook while anchoring it in the rich local culture.
Working closely with local artists, the studio created a body of work connecting the traditional desert stories of Dubai with today’s ultra-contemporary city through original pieces such as the stunning 25-metre Under the Same Sky installation by the celebrated graphic artist Dominik Bulka. The brand-defining reinterpretation of a fresco weaves together the dazzling desert constellations with the story of the 25hours Hotels brand.
Interior design: Woods Baggot
Awards:
AHEAD MEA Hotel Of The Year Award
AHEAD MEA Award: Best Hotel New Build
AHEAD MEA Award: Best Event Space
AHEAD MEA Award: Best Lobby & Public Spaces
Working with Double Decker on 25hours Dubai One Central was an inspiring journey, taking us as a team on an unexpected path. By immersing themselves in the thriving art scene of the Emirates, Double Decker infused a distinctive perspective, curating a vibrant contemporary collection for our first outpost in Dubai and working seamlessly with the 25hours team to achieve outstanding results.’
— Christoph Hoffman Founder 25hours Hotels
Photography: Courtesy of 25h Hotels