Inside the Artful World of BYKEPİ’s First Flagship Boutique where Turkish Craftsmanship Meets Contemporary Living
Eric Dury
Step inside the newly opened BYKEPİ boutique at Dubai’s Art of Living Mall, and you will find more than just furniture. You will encounter an immersive design story shaped by heritage, emotion, and enduring elegance.
For the discerning design enthusiast, this opening signals the arrival of a new chapter in elevated interiors. Revered for its sculptural silhouettes and architectural balance, BYKEPİ brings its refined Turkish craftsmanship and contemporary European soul to the heart of the Middle East’s most prestigious destination for interiors.
Spanning over 540 square metres, the boutique fuses a curated retail experience with an in-house design atelier, offering clients the luxury of bespoke furniture creation—from inspiration to installation. Every visit becomes a tactile journey through textures and tones, where walnut, marble, and brushed brass meet minimalist lines and bold statements.
Born in the coastal city of İzmir, Turkey, BYKEPİ’s story began in 1994 as a humble workshop. Today, it stands as a beacon of tailored design, bridging artisanal traditions with a futuristic design language that continues to impress at global design fairs like Salone del Mobile and Maison&Objet.
The Dubai flagship captures this DNA beautifully. The brand’s signature pieces anchor each space with confident elegance, offering refined solutions for living, dining, and sleeping spaces that speak to a lifestyle of intention and sophistication. The clean geometry and rich materiality in every design reflect not only aesthetic mastery but also a respect for lasting quality.
At the heart of the boutique is the captivating Legacy Is Black collection, an ode to power, permanence, and the sublime beauty of shadow. Polished lacquers, Art Deco notes, and sculptural forms command attention, yet never overwhelm. Each piece, be it a console or a grand dining table, tells a story of quiet luxury, designed to elevate without excess.
A selection of exclusive collaborations adds a layer of artistic depth. Notable is the work of Italian designer Maurizio Manzoni, whose Encanto lounge chair and Avenue Nova dining table bring ergonomic artistry to the fore. Meanwhile, the CAPITANO bar cabinet, a fusion of glass, stone, and wood, feels like functional sculpture—bold, elegant, and delightfully unexpected.
Adding a poetic sensibility is the POWDERY collection by Lebanese designer Leyla Uluhanli. Rooted in minimalist grace with a whisper of Oriental influence, her 50-piece capsule blends parchment, alabaster, and brass in serene harmony.
More than just pieces of furniture, BYKEPİ’s creations are made to inhabit your world, quietly commanding, intuitively comforting, and endlessly inspiring.
