Cultural Depth
Every project draws from the richness of the cultures it belongs to — Mediterranean warmth, Arabic geometry, Wabi-Sabi restraint.
The Studio
Nouha
Dhraief.
International interior designer based in Dubai, originally from Tunisia — crafting spaces where Mediterranean warmth meets contemporary restraint.
Trained across Europe and the Gulf, Nouha's work is shaped by a lifelong curiosity about how culture, craft, and material come together to create spaces that feel truly alive. Her projects range from private residences and boutique hospitality to commercial environments — each one a collaboration, each one unique.
Under the Nua Design studio, Nouha leads every project from initial concept through to final execution — maintaining the quality of attention that only comes from a singular design vision, undiluted.
- Based in
- Dubai, UAE
- Originally from
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Experience
- 12+ Years
- Projects
- 60+ Completed
Refined Interiors.
Cultural Depth.
Timeless Spaces.
Design
Philosophy.
A set of beliefs that guide every decision — from the broadest spatial concept to the smallest material choice.
Material Honesty
Stone, wood, linen, clay. Materials chosen for their truth, their texture, and the way they age with grace.
Purposeful Restraint
Beauty through subtraction. Every element earns its place. What is removed is as important as what remains.
Human Scale
Spaces designed around how people actually live — how light enters a room, how silence settles, how a home feels at 6am.
The
Process.
A thoughtful, collaborative journey from your first idea to a finished space you'll love for decades.
- 01
Discovery
A deep conversation about your life, your aspirations, the way you move through space. Before any sketch is drawn.
- 02
Concept
Mood boards, spatial narratives, and material palettes that translate your vision into a clear design direction.
- 03
Design Development
Technical drawings, 3D visualization, and refined FF&E selections brought together into a cohesive package.
- 04
Execution
Hands-on project management — coordinating craftspeople, suppliers, and contractors through to a flawless finish.
Design begins with listening — to the space, to the client, to the light at different hours of the day. Every material has a voice. Every room tells a story. My work is to bring those stories into coherence.
Recognition
XBD Collective
Senior Designer — Dubai
Nua Design Studio
Founder & Principal Designer
Mediterranean Interiors
Published Portfolio, 2023
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