Dream and Achieve: Saudi National Day 

From cultural landmarks of the Great Mosque of Mecca to traditional art forms of calligraphy, Saudi Arabia has a rich heritage that influences design. A holiday filled with festivities, the theme of the 93rd Saudi National Day is ‘We Dream and Achieve’. Celebrated each year on the 23rd of September, it was established by King Abdullah in 2005 and evokes art de vivre throughout the region. In honour of the new identity, we have asked three of Saudi’s most stylish individuals to share their curated gift selections of home décor, tableware and more. 

“The Silver Mood set is my go-to for fine dining; a timeless addition to any tablescape. I love to keep interesting coffee table books like Assouline’s ‘Saudi Dates’ which is a welcome feast for the eyes when I have friends over.” 

“The green palm tree relates to the vibrancy in the Saudi logo, the brown panther represents the diverse wildlife of Saudi deserts, and the lobster represents the beauty of the Red Sea.” 

“I love to create artistic compositions using sets of threes, because it’s easier for the brain to process. Sculptural items like the Jonathan Adler candle holder and the Lladro Guest figurines add scale and depth to a room.”