NaKeLe was born from a journey between three places that have shaped my eye, my sensibility and my understanding of beauty. In Morocco, where I grew up, I was surrounded by colour, soulful craftsmanship and the warmth of objects made by hand. In France, I developed a love for the quiet elegance of Haussmannian architecture, with its soaring ceilings, intricate mouldings, graceful proportions and muted tones. I was drawn to the way these interiors balance grandeur with restraint, creating spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal. Years later, in the UAE, I found a landscape that felt both new and familiar: the stillness of the desert, the warmth of the earth and the silhouettes of palm trees that brought me back to my roots.
Inspired by Nakheel, the Arabic word for palm trees, NaKeLe takes its name from the connection between the places I hold closest to my heart. Today, drawing on these influences and years of experience in interior design, I bring together soulful finds from around the world and distinctive pieces crafted in the UAE. Each object is chosen for its character, craftsmanship and ability to bring warmth, meaning and a distinctive sense of identity to the home.
