Two women arranging sunflowers and blue hydrangeas in a large beige vase in a cozy room with wooden shelves, vases, and warm lighting.

A person arranging decorative pillows on a striped couch.

Our studio is built on the values we believe in, ideas that shape how we work and flow into every space we design. More than aesthetics, our work is a reflection of who we are.

ethos

We embrace our role within the wider cultural landscape; honouring regional heritage, customs, and creative legacy. Our work contributes to a design language rooted in authenticity and meaning.
We believe in evolving, both as individuals and as a practice, while staying anchored to the principles that define us. We grow by learning, collaborating, and creating together.
We design with intention and clarity. Every space begins with a foundation; woven thoughtfully through materials, mood, and memory.
Our work is shaped by experience, both lived and learned. Years of practice, travel, and discovery inform the way we see and shape the world. We find inspiration everywhere, and translate it into spaces that resonate.

about

IDST began as a quiet sketchbook, a repository of thoughts, textures, and imagined atmospheres. It has since evolved into a design studio grounded in emotion, narrative, and material sensitivity.

AD 100 interior design studio awards. Best interior designers in Dubai

IDST is a Dubai-based interior design studio led by Founder and Design Director Hana Akram, specialising in hospitality, F&B, and commercial interiors across the GCC. Recognised on AD100’s 2026 list of Top Designers in the Middle East and North Africa, the studio is known for creating intimate, narrative-led spaces with a strong artistic sensibility.

With a background in Interior Design and Fine Art, and a decade of experience across hospitality, commercial, and retail sectors, Akram built a practice rooted in individuality and depth. Her background has shaped her instinct for balance, material storytelling, and emotional impact.

The studio’s approach is grounded in narrative, material intelligence, and spatial clarity. Art, texture, and composition are used purposefully to shape atmosphere and enhance guest experience, while aligning closely with brand identity and operational requirements.