Top 10 Women Leaders in Interior Designing from Dubai - 2025
Dubai has emerged as a global hub for luxury, innovation, and architectural excellence - and at the heart of this creative evolution stands a remarkable group of women redefining the world of interior design. These women leaders are not just shaping spaces but are crafting experiences that blend cultural heritage, modern aesthetics, and sustainable living. Their work reflects Dubai’s dynamic spirit such as bold, elegant, and forward-thinking approach while setting new standards for creativity and entrepreneurship in a competitive global market.
Over the past decade, women interior designers in Dubai have carved a strong niche across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. They bring a distinctive perspective that harmonizes design functionality with emotional storytelling - whether through minimalist luxury villas, opulent hotels, or cutting-edge corporate environments. Many of these leaders have also championed the use of eco-friendly materials and smart technologies, aligning design innovation with the UAE’s sustainability goals and Vision 2030 initiatives.
Beyond their design prowess, these women are mentors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, running successful design studios, collaborating with international architects, and inspiring the next generation of creative professionals. They exemplify how passion, precision, and cultural intelligence can transform Dubai’s spaces into timeless works of art.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in Interior Designing from Dubai - 2025', who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Amanda D'souza, CEO, Dubai
With a passion for design and a keen eye for detail, she transforms spaces into elegant, functional environments that reflect her clients' unique lifestyles and aspirations
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Daria Veelenturf, Founder & Managing Director, Dubai
With over 15 years of experience in interior design, she has spent the last five years managing high-end projects in the UAE, with a portfolio that includes delivering luxury residential designs
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Dina Murali, Managing Director, Dubai
With a focus on personalized design solutions, she transforms residential and commercial environments into inspiring and sophisticated experiences
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Geetha Nayak, Managing Partner, Dubai
As an architect, her early fascination with buildings, spaces, and sketching led her to specialize in interior fit-outs, a field she has pursued with passion throughout her career
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Josephine Visser, Managing Director, Dubai
A professional specializing in high-end residential projects, ensuring that each design is exclusive and innovative, transforming her clients' lives and elevating their lifestyle through design
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Nathalie Abou Jaoude, Managing Partner, Dubai
An interior designer with over three decades of experience, specializing in providing lighting solutions for projects and consistently demonstrating innovation and excellence in her field
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Priyaa Telavvane, Founder, Managing Partner & Creative Designer, Dubai
She is a creative and passionate entrepreneur, architect, and commercial interior designer with an international career spanning over 18 years, skilled in creating and delivering unique designs
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Sarah Sham, Co-Founder, Dubai
She specializes in custom interiors, interior design, residential design, commercial interior design, and restaurant design
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Stephanie Prince, Founder, Dubai
With a passion for transforming spaces, she blends creativity, functionality, and timeless design to craft interiors that reflect individuality and elegance
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Tejal Bhatkar, Head - Design, Dubai
She is an experienced Senior Interior Designer with a history of working in the architecture and planning industry, skilled in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and more


