Dubai: A dynamic epicenter for Interior Design

Dubai is experiencing rapid growth in real estate development and construction projects. This creates a strong demand for interior design services, whether for residences, offices, or commercial spaces.

The city is known for its luxury projects and innovative concepts. Prestigious hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and high-end residences offer numerous opportunities for interior designers.

Dubai hosts many international events and design exhibitions, such as Dubai Design Week and INDEX. These events attract professionals from around the world and stimulate the local industry.

With an international and diverse population, Dubai is a true melting pot of cultures, reflected in the varied tastes and preferences of its clients. This allows designers to explore and draw inspiration from various cultural and stylistic influences.

Oberflex, a well-established presence

Oberflex is present worldwide and regularly sends V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) participants to start their first expatriate experience. It is a real springboard for starting their international professional career.

We collected the testimony of Marie-Carla Gasc, a VIE in Dubai for one year, from 2023 to 2024.

How did your one-year VIE experience with Oberflex in Dubai contribute to your professional and personal enrichment?

Ober is an innovative company specializing in acoustic and decorative solutions that has established itself in the architecture world. They offered me the opportunity to join the Dubai sales team for a year. During this particularly enriching year, I appreciated the company’s commitment to excellence and passion for innovation and craftsmanship. During this experience, I built a strong professional network with a wide variety of clients, including designers, architects, builders, carpenters, jet manufacturers, yacht builders, and many more.

What are the characteristics of this market for promoting Oberflex products?

Dubai is an extremely dynamic area for interior design projects. The combination of rapid growth, luxury projects, international events, cultural diversity, and government support makes this city an exciting and promising place for architects. They are continually looking for innovative products and quality services. My presence on-site precisely allowed me to support architects throughout the creation process of their projects.

What strategies do you use to stay competitive in this expanding market?

We have all kinds of upcoming projects, ranging from small to large ones. At Ober, everyone can find a suitable product because our ranges cater to a variety of tastes and budgets. Our collections based on wood, paper, metal, and resin have been integrated into this region for many years in tertiary projects, hospitality, retail, public or residential buildings, villas, jets, yachts, and more.