maison d'art

What maison d'art does

maison d'art is a Dubai-based luxury home décor distributor and retailer founded in 2004 by Arij Jandali. The company holds exclusive Middle East distribution rights for a portfolio of international designer brands — most importantly Designers Guild (which itself bundles Christian Lacroix, Ralph Lauren Home, William Yeoward, The Royal Collection, and John Derian), alongside Whistler Leather, Mastro Raphaël, Byron & Byron, JF Fabrics, James Hare, 1838 Wallcoverings, Arch 8, Schumacher, and Hopke. Together these partnerships give the company access to roughly 11,000 SKUs of fabrics, wallcoverings, leathers, trims, and decorative accessories, the largest such assortment in the regional market.

The company monetizes through three channels: (1) consumer-facing retail via the maisondart.ae e-commerce platform and the flagship Villa 1106 showroom on Al Wasl Road in Umm Suqaim, Dubai, selling cushions, throws, rugs, bed linen, quilts, towels, washbags, and outdoor textiles with tiered UAE delivery pricing (AED 75-120 depending on category); (2) trade and contract sales to interior designers, architects, and hospitality clients, where maison d'art delivers full-service fit-out including mood boards, manufacturing, wallpaper application, and installation for hotels, restaurants, offices, and residential developments; and (3) wholesale supply to regional retail stockists such as Bloomingdales at Dubai Mall and Robinsons at Festival City, where it operates shop-in-shop formats with staff training and point-of-sale support. Pricing for trade and contract work is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Operationally, the company runs with a small team (11-50 employees), is entirely founder-owned with no external institutional capital or parent company, and serves customers across 11 Middle East markets. Distribution depth is reinforced by recurring events (collection launches in Dubai, Amman, and Cairo), academic engagement with interior design students, and editorial coverage across regional publications. The company has been recognized at the Harper's Bazaar Interiors Awards (Best Textile Brand, 2018), LUXlife Fashion & Lifestyle Awards (Best Interior Design Product Distributor in the Middle East, 2018), and InsideOut Readers' Choice Awards (Best for Textiles 2015, Best for Soft Furnishings 2017).

Name

maison d'art

Legal name

Maison d'art

Website

https://maisondart.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

maison d'art is a Dubai-based exclusive Middle East distributor of luxury designer fabrics, wallcoverings, and home décor for brands including Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren Home, Christian Lacroix, and Schumacher, serving consumers via e-commerce and showroom, trade interior designers, and contract hospitality projects across the GCC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Home Furnishings Distribution

NAICS

Home Furnishings Retailers (44912), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Decorative Fabrics Retail (Fabric by the Yard, Slipcovers) (CRAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bedding Retail (Sheets, Comforters, Duvets, Pillows, Mattress Toppers) (CRAIALAA), Curtains & Drapery Panels Retail (Textile Window Coverings) (CRAIALAD), Luxury Home & Lifestyle (Tableware, Decor, Home Textiles) (CRAKAFAI)

Keywords

• Designer fabric distribution
• Luxury home furnishings
• Interior décor retail
• Wallcoverings distribution
• Design and fit-out services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Designer Fabrics and Wallcoverings Distribution: As exclusive Middle East distributor, maison d'art generates revenue through selling furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery, and accessories from leading designers such as Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren, and Christian Lacroix to consumers, retailers, and trade clients.
2. Full-Service Design and Fit-Out Solutions: Provides turnkey supply and fit-out solutions including conceiving mood boards, fine-tuning details, manufacturing curtains, applying wallpaper, and completing installation to highest standards for residential and commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

maison d'art distributes and retails designer fabrics, wallcoverings, leather, and decorative home accessories from international brands (Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren, Christian Lacroix, William Yeoward, Whistler Leather, Mastro Raphaël, JF Fabrics, James Hare, 1838 Wallcoverings, Arch 8, Byron & Byron, Schumacher, Hopke) across the Middle East. It sells a curated range of cushions, throws, rugs, bed linen, quilts, towels, and washbags through its Dubai showroom and maisondart.ae e-commerce site, and provides full-service design and fit-out solutions (mood boards, manufacturing, wallpaper application, installation) for commercial and residential projects in the GCC, Levant, and Egypt.

Product overview

maison d'art is a Dubai-based luxury home décor retailer and exclusive Middle East distributor for international designer brands. The company operates both a retail e-commerce platform and a full-service supply and fit-out business. The product portfolio centers on designer fabrics and wallcoverings, with the retail e-commerce offering including cushions (cotton, linen, velvet, embroidered), throws, rugs & runners (indoor and outdoor), bed linen, quilts, towels & bath mats, and washbags. The distribution business represents premium brands including Designers Guild (which includes Christian Lacroix, Ralph Lauren, William Yeoward, The Royal Collection, John Derian, English Heritage), Whistler Leather, Mastro Raphaël, Byron & Byron, JF Fabrics, Arch 8, James Hare, 1838 Wallcoverings, Hopke, and Schumacher. Products are available through the maisondart.ae e-commerce platform for consumers across the Middle East, with additional full-service design and fit-out solutions provided for commercial and residential projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Cushions Decorative cushions in cotton, linen, velvet, and embroidered styles, sourced from the company's exclusive designer-brand portfolio and sold to individual consumers through the Dubai showroom and maisondart.ae e-commerce site.
• Throws Decorative throws from international designer brands, retailed as part of the fabrics and decorative accents collection via the Dubai showroom and online store.
• Rugs & Runners Indoor area rugs and runners from designer brand partners, sold through the e-commerce platform and Dubai showroom.
• Outdoor Cushions & Rugs Weather-resistant outdoor cushions and rugs from the company's outdoor collection, available through the Dubai showroom and online store.
• Bed Linen Bedding products and bed linen from designer brands, sold as part of the home décor and lifestyle collection.
• Quilts Quilts and bed coverings from designer brands, available through the e-commerce platform.
• Towels & Bath Mats Bathroom textiles including towels and bath mats from the lifestyle collection, sold online and in the Dubai showroom.
• Washbags Designer washbags and travel accessories included in the company's lifestyle product portfolio.
• Designers Guild Distribution (fabric and wallpaper portfolio) Exclusive Middle East distribution of Designers Guild's catalogue — nearly 9,000 fabrics and 2,000 wallpapers covering designers Christian Lacroix, Ralph Lauren, John Derian, William Yeoward, and The Royal Collection — supplied to consumers, retail stockists, interior designers, and contract clients across the region.
• Full-Service Design and Fit-Out Solutions Turnkey supply and fit-out service for residential and commercial projects, covering mood boards, fine-tuning, curtain manufacturing, wallpaper application, upholstery installation, and on-site completion to deliver hotel, restaurant, office, and residential interiors.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Designers GuildcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distributor and sole distributor since 2005. Designers Guild offers nearly 9,000 fabrics and 2,000 wallpapers from designers including Christian Lacroix, Ralph Lauren, John Derian, and William Yeoward as well as The Royal Collection.
• Ralph LaurencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution through Designers Guild partnership. Ralph Lauren home collection distributed via maison d'art.
• Christian LacroixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution through Designers Guild partnership. Christian Lacroix fabrics and wallpapers distributed via maison d'art.
• William YeowardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution. William Yeoward accessories and fabrics distributed via maison d'art.
• The Royal CollectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution through Designers Guild. Fabrics and wallcoverings inspired by British royal family residences.
• DuraleeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInitial exclusive distribution partnership from 2004 launch.
• Mastro RaphaëlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2014. Italian design house specializing in distinct decorative elements across its range of textiles.
• Whistler LeathercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2014. Luxury upholstery leathers for commercial, hospitality, residential, and marine markets.
• Byron & ByronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2017. Italian design meets British manufacturing, renowned for finials, accessories, and curtain poles.
• JF FabricscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2020. Canadian company offering decorative fabrics, tassels, trims, drapery hardware, and area rugs.
• James HarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2020. Silk specialist catering to fashion and interiors industries with plain, semi-plain, and decorative fabrics.
• 1838 WallcoveringsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2019. Lancashire-based luxury wallcoverings pairing contemporary patterns with heritage techniques.
• Arch 8minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Middle East distribution since 2019. High-performance faux leather and suede with luxury finish, complementing Whistler Leather.
• Schumacher (F. Schumacher & Co.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecently introduced brand partnership for Middle East distribution. Premier resource for decorative fabrics and wallcoverings.
• Hopke (Q2 Home, Active Line, In & Out)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman textile brand distributed in Middle East. Offers Q2 Home collection, Active Line, and In & Out outdoor fabrics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pan Emirates: UAE-based furniture and home furnishings retailer with showrooms across the UAE and broader Middle East. Comparable as a regional home retailer serving consumers with décor, textiles, and furniture at multiple price tiers.
• Kravet: US-based wholesale distributor of designer fabrics, trimmings, furniture, and home furnishings to the trade. Comparable as a peer in the designer-fabric wholesale distribution business model serving interior designers and contract clients.
• Crate & Barrel: US-headquartered premium home furnishings retailer with a Middle East franchise presence. Comparable as a global premium home retailer offering similar categories — rugs, bedding, cushions, and décor — to affluent customers.
• THE One: Major Middle East luxury furniture and home accessories retailer with showrooms across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries. Directly comparable as a regional competitor in the premium home furnishings and interior décor category.
• RH (Restoration Hardware): US-headquartered luxury home furnishings retailer with galleries across the Middle East (Dubai, Riyadh). Comparable as a global premium home retailer serving high-net-worth customers with textiles, furniture, and interior décor.
• IDdesign: UAE-based furniture and home accessories retailer with showrooms across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regional home furnishings retailer serving similar consumer and trade segments.
• Pottery Barn: US-headquartered premium home furnishings retailer with showrooms in the UAE. Comparable as a global premium home retailer offering cushions, throws, rugs, bedding, and decorative accents to similar affluent Middle East consumer demographics.
• Marina Home: UAE-founded luxury home furnishings retailer operating showrooms across the Middle East. Directly comparable as a regional competitor offering premium home textiles, furniture, and décor to both consumers and trade clients in the GCC.
• Roche Bobois: French luxury furniture and home furnishings retailer with showrooms across the Middle East (Dubai, Riyadh, Doha). Comparable as a luxury home furnishings retailer serving affluent consumers and hospitality clients in the same regional market.

Others

• Designers Guild: UK-based designer of premium fabrics and wallcoverings (with sub-licensed lines from Ralph Lauren, Christian Lacroix, William Yeoward, John Derian, and The Royal Collection). Maison d'art's primary upstream supplier since 2005; comparable as the brand partner whose ~9,000 SKUs maison d'art exclusively distributes in the Middle East.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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