Following the global momentum sparked by the world’s first ELLE Residences in Miami, ARQUINAUT is proud to announce a defining milestone: ELLE Residences Dubai Islands is now officially sold out. Since its launch on 26 September 2025, this 10-story waterfront project has captured the market’s imagination, proving that there is an immense global appetite for “Couture Living.” As the exclusive concept creator and global technical representative for ELLE and ELLE DECOR branded real estate, ARQUINAUT is translating the editorial soul of the world’s most iconic fashion magazine into a three-dimensional living environment.
Our studio treats architecture as the most permanent form of storytelling. In Dubai, the challenge is to create a “Glocal” synthesis, fusing the rigid structural precision of Parisian Haussmann influences with the organic, avant-garde spirit of the Arabian Gulf.
“My goal is to shape a living canvas, an environment where light, space, and materiality converge to express individuality,” says Gregory Martínez de Riquelme, CEO of ARQUINAUT and Creative Director of ELLE Residences Dubai Islands. “This is not simply a building; it is a curated lifestyle, an editorial world brought to life. Conceived as a spatial narrative of the brand’s 80-year evolution, the design translates effortless Parisian elegance within a contemporary coastal setting, where global design sensibilities and local culture merge into a luminous, immersive lifestyle ecosystem.”
The creative direction was filtered through ELLE’s five pillars; Fashion, Beauty, Culture, Lifestyle, and Society. This meant moving beyond surface-level branding to ensure the “editorial soul” is integrated into the floor plans. Interiors feature sculptural fireplaces, bespoke wallpapers, and bronze accents, creating a “Parisian Art de Vivre” that feels native to Dubai’s vibrant contemporary scene.
The sell-out status of the 91 apartments and 7 townhouses highlights a shift in luxury residential trends. By balancing open-plan living with private escapes—a rarity in Dubai’s luxury market, ARQUINAUT and partners ANAX Developments and The One Atelier have created a wellness-driven sanctuary.
Living at ELLE Residences Dubai Islands is an invitation to embrace a lifestyle as iconic as the brand itself. Designed as a wellness-driven community, the project rewrites the rules of coastal living:
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Serenity: Rooftop pools and sunlit terraces offer a French Riviera-inspired escape with panoramic Gulf views.
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Wellness: Private spas, yoga decks, and meditative garden escapes cater to physical and mental well-being.
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Service: 24/7 concierge, valet, and security ensure a frictionless, resort-style experience.
Satish Sanpal, Chairman of ANAX Holding, reflects on the project’s impact: “This partnership was about creating a development that reflects the essence of Dubai—bold, connected, and always evolving. The fact that the project is now sold out confirms that ELLE’s embodiment of individulity and style is exactly what the modern resident is seeking.”
As the project moves into its next phase of development, it stands as a lighthouse for the future of the brand.
Constance Benqué, CEO of ELLE International and Lagardère News, notes: “ELLE Residences Dubai Islands has set a new benchmark. It is a milestone in our journey, proving that our vision of joy and individuality has a globally influential home in Dubai.”
Lagardère News: The owner of the ELLE and ELLE DECORATION brands, a global powerhouse with a network reaching more than 250 million people. Lagardère Active Enterprises is the dedicated business unit of the Lagardère Group in charge of the brands’ extension programs inside the ELLE International division.
ARQUINAUT: An international architecture and design studio, as well as a real estate consultancy, shaping the future of branded real estate. The studio is distinguished by its ability to translate the cultural language of lifestyle brands into sophisticated residential environments, delivering both the technical expertise and creative direction required to transform brand equity into tangible architectural value.
ANAX Developments: A Dubai future-focused real estate development company under the umbrella of ANAX Holding, known for its bold design, sustainable approach, and commitment to creating connected communities.
