Bergman Design House Re-imagines Arabia’s Next Chapter
As Dubai redefines its urban future through the lens of sustainability, innovation, and cultural depth, the conversation around luxury design is also shifting. In this evolving landscape, Marie Soliman, founder and creative director of Bergman Design House, stands out as a force redefining what luxury means today.
Known for her richly layered, emotionally resonant interiors across the globe, from private residences and hotels to yachts and hospitality icons, Marie brings a distinct vision: luxury with soul and purpose. She shares her insights on design across borders, the rising influence of sustainability in high-end interiors, and her latest work across the Arabian region.
For Bergman Design House,, luxury has never been about gilded finishes or overindulgent statements. Instead, it is about crafting deeply personal experiences, layering stories into every surface and curve, and allowing spaces to breathe with a sense of intimacy no matter how grand their scale. Marie Soliman and Albin Berglund, the visionary duo behind the London-born studio, have built an international reputation for infusing soul into opulence, turning each project into a narrative rather than just an address. “In today’s world, luxury with soul means designing spaces that not only dazzle but resonate on a personal level,” Soliman explains. “True luxury lies in emotion, how a space makes you feel, the memories it evokes, and the legacy it creates.”
This ethos carries seamlessly across the studio’s remarkably diverse portfolio. Whether it’s the cinematic interiors of a superyacht slicing through the Mediterranean, the quiet intimacy of a private residence, or the grand sweep of a five-star hotel lobby, the constants remain: storytelling, authenticity, and a deep respect for context. Each project is approached not as a blueprint, but as a biography.
“Our creative process evolves with every typology,” says Berglund. “The rhythm of a home is very different from that of a hotel or a yacht. But what remains consistent is the drive to tell a story that feels authentic to the client and to the place. That thread of narrative is what ties everything together.” Nowhere is this more evident than in the Middle East,, where Bergman Design House is expanding its footprint with projects that reflect not only the region’s appetite for grandeur but also its shift toward sustainability, cultural resonance, and purposeful luxury.
Among the most talked-about is their collaboration with Beyond Development in Dubai Maritime City, where the team is redefining the urban waterfront with interiors that marry innovation with serenity. Here, Bergman’s design brings balance, sophisticated yet soulful, modern yet grounded in Dubai’s evolving architectural ethos.
But perhaps the studio’s boldest statement to date is unfolding in Ras Al Khaimah, where Bergman Design.
House is entrusted with shaping the interiors of the Monadarian luxury residences; a landmark development facing the highly anticipated Wynn Casino. This project represents more than another luxury address; it is a cultural marker, signalling Ras Al Khaimah’s rise as a global destination. Bergman’s vision weaves in regional artistry, sustainable materials, and a design language that embodies the future of purposeful luxury living.
“Our work in Ras Al Khaimah isn’t about spectacle for the sake of it,” Soliman emphasises. “It’s about creating a new kind of grandeur – one that is timeless, refined, and inherently human. It’s about designing for the next generation of residents and visitors who want depth, not just shine.”
This forward-looking vision dovetails with Dubai’s own evolving identity, where innovation and sustainability sit alongside cultural heritage. For Bergman Design House, the challenge is to design interiors that mirror this balance. Opulence is still present – polished marbles, sweeping vistas, and bespoke detailing, but it is tempered with natural textures, sustainable sourcing, and layouts that foster human connection.
As the region redefines luxury, the studio sees a future where restraint, authenticity, and purpose take precedence over sheer extravagance. “We believe the next generation of design in the Middle East will continue to be bold, but in a more considered way,” Berglund reflects. “It will be bold in purpose, not just in appearance. That is where design is heading – towards experiences that are immersive, soulful, and responsible.”
For Bergman Design House, this evolution is less a pivot and more a natural progression of the philosophy they’ve championed from the start: luxury with soul. From private villas and yachts to city-defining residences, their work is proof that storytelling is the ultimate currency of design, and that the spaces we inhabit are the truest reflection of who we are and what we value.
