Design Matter is an acclaimed boutique design studio crafting innovative, human-centered environments across interior, architectural, and landscape design. With experience spanning healthcare, retail, commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, the studio creates dynamic spaces guided by creativity, sustainability, and a deep commitment to each client’s vision.
Our Journey
Story of vision, dedication, and progress, marked by milestones that reflect our experience, trusted partnerships, and evolving design excellence.
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Awards & Nominations
Awards & Nominations
Awards
Textile Category 2025
Hala, Mareehk
Design, Dine, make a Difference 2025
2025 Peer Choice
Design, Dine, make a Difference 2025
2025 Practical Excellence
Top 50 Homes - Dubai , 2025
Serena Villa, Meadows Dubai
JW Villa, Villa Lantana Dubai
Design Middle East Awards, 2024
Healthcare Project of the Year - Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital
Design Middle East Awards, 2022
Highly Commended Healthcare Project of the Year - Wellth Clinic
Commercial Interior Design Awards, 2023
Highly Commended Interior Design of the Year - Healthcare - Wellth Clinic
Nominations
CID Awards, Dubai 2025
Interior Design of the Year: Health & Wellness
Anti Aging Skin Clinic
CID Awards, Dubai 2025
Boutique Interior Design Firm of the Year
Design Matter
Design Middle East Awards 2025
Commercial Project of the Year
GJ Properties Investments HQ
Design Middle East Awards 2025
Boutique Firm of the Year
Design Matter
Design Middle East Awards 2025
Interior Designer of the Year
Fabidha Safar-Rahman
Design Middle East Awards 2025
Best Future Project
Aster Hospital Mankhool
Design Middle East Awards 2025
Healthcare Design of the Year
Anti Aging Skin Clinic
MENA Commercial Interior Design Awards 2023
Interior Design of the Year – Healthcare Category
Medcare Safa
MENA Commercial Interior Design Awards 2023
Interior Design of the Year – Healthcare Category
Wellth Wellness Center
MENA Commercial Interior Design Awards 2023
Best Interior Design Concept of the Year - Education & Retail
Aster Opticals
MENA Commercial Interior Design Awards 2023
Best Interior Design Concept of the Year - Education & Retail
Habitat School
Design Middle East Awards 2022
Boutique Firm of the Year
Design Matter
Design Middle East Awards 2022
Healthcare Project of the Year
Medcare Woman and Child VIP Suites
Design Middle East Awards 2022
Retail Project of the Year
Dolce E Fiore, Nad Al Sheba
Design Middle East Awards 2022
Healthcare Project of the Year
Wellth Wellness Center, Jumeriah
Design Middle East Awards 2022
Interior Designer of the Year Fabidha Safar Rahman
Commercial Interior Design Awards 2021
Best Outdoor Design of the Year Lantana Landscape Design
Design Middle East Awards 2021
Commercial Project of the Year Design Matter HQ
Design Middle East Awards 2021
Best Future Project Crown Private School
Design Middle East Awards 2021
Landscape Project of the Year Lantana Landscape Design
Design Middle East Awards 2021
Residential Project of the Year Marina Gate Residential Design
Founder
FABIDHA SAFAR RAHMAN
Design Director & Founder
With over two decades of experience in Interior Design, Fabidha Safar-Rahman crafts unique stories that are backed by her regional expertise and technical skills. As the Founder and Creative Director of Design Matter, she has led the firm’s evolution from a solo practice in 2017 to an award-winning team of 10, with a diverse portfolio spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and India. Her expertise covers a wide range of sectors, including Healthcare, Residential, Corporate, Retail, Education, and Facade Design.