Vases & Flame at Niche: Bringing Artful Living to ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai, UAE, Dubai

Art has the power to transform spaces, evoke emotions, and enrich everyday life. While paintings and sculptures often take centre stage, thoughtfully designed home décor can have an equally profound impact, bringing warmth, character, and personality into our homes. This philosophy inspired Vases & Flame, a curated pop-up presented by sooqbeirut art boutique at Niche, the collaborative community space within ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC.

Held over two days in September, the event brought together contemporary home décor, sculptural candles, artistic design objects, and beautifully decorated vases, offering visitors a fresh perspective on how everyday pieces can become works of art. More than a retail experience, Vases & Flame celebrated craftsmanship, creativity, and the growing appreciation for collectible design.

Bringing Art into Everyday Living

Since its inception, sooqbeirut has been dedicated to promoting contemporary artists and designers from Lebanon and the Arab world. While the platform is widely recognized for its curated selection of paintings, sculptures, and collectible artworks, it also embraces the idea that art belongs in every aspect of daily life.

Home décor is an extension of personal expression. A carefully selected vase, a sculptural candle, or a beautifully crafted design object can transform a room just as much as a painting hanging on the wall.

With Vases & Flame, sooqbeirut invited visitors to discover objects that combine beauty with functionality, proving that thoughtfully designed décor can elevate everyday living while reflecting the personality of those who live with it.

Niche: A Space Designed for Creativity

Located in The Gallery at ICD Brookfield Place, Niche has become a destination where creativity, wellness, design, and community naturally come together. The collaborative space regularly hosts workshops, exhibitions, wellness sessions, and cultural experiences, making it the ideal setting for a contemporary design pop-up.

Surrounded by one of Dubai’s most dynamic business communities, the venue attracted professionals, residents, and visitors throughout the event, many of whom discovered sooqbeirut for the first time.

The elegant architectural setting complemented the collection perfectly, allowing every piece to be appreciated not simply as a product, but as part of a curated lifestyle experience.

A Curated Collection of Contemporary Home Décor

At the heart of Vases & Flame was a carefully selected collection of contemporary home décor designed to inspire modern interiors.

Visitors explored sculptural vases featuring organic forms, textured finishes, and minimalist silhouettes that blended effortlessly into both contemporary and timeless spaces.

Alongside them, a collection of uniquely designed candles introduced warmth, colour, and sculptural beauty. Rather than serving solely as functional objects, these candles became artistic centrepieces capable of transforming the atmosphere of any room.

The collection also included carefully curated design objects and accessories, encouraging visitors to see home décor through an artistic lens, where every object contributes to a beautifully designed living environment.

A Creative Collaboration

One of the defining features of Vases & Flame was the collaboration between talented creatives who brought together design, craftsmanship, and floral artistry.

The pop-up showcased artistic home décor pieces by Zeina El Zein, featuring contemporary objects distinguished by clean lines, modern aesthetics, and exceptional craftsmanship. Her collection reflected the perfect balance between functionality and artistic expression.

Complementing the collection were vases beautifully decorated by Florette. Each vase was thoughtfully styled with carefully selected floral arrangements that enhanced its sculptural form while creating a unique decorative piece. Rather than simply displaying flowers, every arrangement transformed the vase into a complete work of art, demonstrating how floral design and contemporary craftsmanship can exist in perfect harmony.

Together, Zeina El Zein and Florette created an inspiring collection that celebrated creativity while encouraging visitors to imagine new possibilities for their own interiors.

More Than a Pop-Up

Throughout the two-day event, Vases & Flame became much more than a shopping destination.

Visitors spent time exploring the collection, discussing interior styling ideas, learning about the designers behind the pieces, and discovering the stories that inspired each object.

Many conversations extended beyond the displayed collection, introducing guests to sooqbeirut’s wider mission of supporting contemporary artists and designers through carefully curated exhibitions, collaborations, and online collections.

This interaction reflects what sooqbeirut strives to create through every project: meaningful connections between creators, collectors, and design enthusiasts.

Expanding the Reach of Contemporary Design

Hosting the pop-up at ICD Brookfield Place marked another important milestone for sooqbeirut.

The event introduced the boutique to a new audience of professionals, architects, interior designers, business leaders, and visitors who may not have previously encountered its carefully curated collections.

The visibility gained throughout the two days significantly strengthened brand awareness while offering participating designers valuable exposure within one of Dubai’s most prestigious business and lifestyle destinations.

For the artists, designers, and collaborators involved, presenting their work in such a premium environment reinforced the growing appreciation for regional creativity and contemporary design.

A Meaningful Partnership

The success of Vases & Flame was made possible through the collaboration and support of the team at ICD Brookfield Place.

From the earliest planning stages through installation and execution, the experience was exceptionally well organised. The team’s professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail ensured that every stage of the process ran smoothly, allowing sooqbeirut to focus on creating an engaging experience for visitors.

Hosting the event at Niche demonstrated how thoughtfully curated collaborations between creative businesses and premium commercial destinations can foster meaningful cultural engagement while supporting independent artists and designers.

Looking Ahead

Vases & Flame reaffirmed sooqbeirut’s belief that art is not confined to galleries. It belongs in the spaces where we live, work, gather, and create memories.

A sculptural vase can become the focal point of a room. A beautifully crafted candle can create warmth and atmosphere. Carefully chosen home décor can transform everyday environments into spaces filled with inspiration and personality.

As sooqbeirut continues to expand its collaborations with hospitality venues, corporate spaces, and cultural destinations across the UAE, events like Vases & Flame demonstrate the growing appetite for collectible design and meaningful craftsmanship.

The success of this pop-up represents more than a successful exhibition, it reflects a shared vision between sooqbeirut, Zeina El Zein, Florette, and ICD Brookfield Place to celebrate creativity and bring contemporary design into everyday life.

For everyone who visited Niche during those two inspiring days, Vases & Flame offered more than beautiful objects. It was an invitation to experience the art of living, where every carefully chosen piece tells a story and every home becomes a gallery of personal expression.