lights made of fish scales, kombucha and palm fronds

Indoor living is at its cutting edge at Downtown Design, the commercial focus of Dubai Design Week.

The trade fair gives artists and designers the platform to present and sell their work. It showcases everything from mind-bending kitchen appliances to bespoke pieces of furniture, and the Tanween collection is some of the most innovative on display.

Comprising works by six designers living in the UAE, the collection is based on a 12-month…