Meet Eric Arnoux: The interior designer set to conquer the world

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Updated 23 November 2017

Meet Eric Arnoux: The interior designer set to conquer the world

There is a lot of talk about a superstar who is changing the way we think about interior design. Everyone is talking about this star who has high society buzzing and what was the best kept secret, is now being talked about with a lot of excitement.
Eric Arnoux does not follow trends. He creates them. He makes the impossible, possible. He is an interior decorator conqueror and is taking the world by storm.
Arnoux has invented a concept so unique and so daring that you could be forgiven for thinking that perhaps it could only exist in a fantasy. Only it does not — Arnoux has brought it to life and the result is mind-blowing.
Arnoux has conceptualized the idea of the “desert chalet.”
Traditionally chalets are cozy mountain dwellings, but Arnoux in his unique way, has brought his French flair to this concept that speaks of exotic Scheherazade nights with European elegance and glamor.
He has that artistic eye and skill that is so intriguing and stylish it makes you want to know more about how you too, can enjoy the quality comfort he is fast becoming internationally renowned for.
His chalets beckon you to take some time out of your busy life and enjoy indulgence and pampering par excellence. Arnoux brings this European panache and aspirational lifestyle ambition and marries this with desert style and the evidence is in the details. Hand-blown Venetian glass chandeliers cast warmth over rooms, rich, bold colors break with the traditions of the usual desert browns and earth tones, and centerpieces like his see-through piano become conversation pieces.
Arnoux includes plush fabrics, modern finishings, glittering crystal chandeliers and oversized furniture.
Arnoux also has other properties in the South of France. Whether you are looking for a mountain sojourn or sunny seaside properties, there is something for everyone.
But it is the chalets that are the true stars. Arnoux’s range of available chalets tucked into the picturesque mountains, provide an opportunity for you to enjoy the experience of a lifetime with all the desirable home comforts. Your every need is taken care of — from in-house chefs to the use of a car and driver. Ladies even have the use of a hairdresser to ensure maximum pampering possibilities. A trip to the Brickell chalet in the Megeve is all the proof you need that Arnoux understands luxury on a whole new level.
Where did it all start?
From his humble beginnings as a carpenter and student of engineering, Arnoux has learned the ins and outs of how to create the perfect living experience, both structurally and aesthetically. Arnoux studied in Grenoble, France. Following this, he took a foray into construction and even sold real-estate before discovering that his true passion is interior design. And the results speak for themselves.
Arnoux’s muse is his girlfriend, who brings a fresh, youthful inspiration to his aesthetic.
It is not just business that Arnoux is passionate about. He has a growing concern about the plight of those who are disadvantaged and suffering. He feels a particular affinity to those who are refugees.
“I am very grateful that over the years I have managed to build a successful business making people’s homes beautiful, but I am growing more and more aware that there are many who have nothing and that I am in a position to be able to help them. I see the increasing number of homeless people in Europe, especially refugees from various countries and I want to make sure that in some way possible, I can contribute to helping to make their lives better,” said Arnoux.
Arnoux believes that an investment in his abilities or a stay in his chalets can support his philanthropic intentions to help those who cannot help themselves. This has inspired the Emirati royal family and following a successful project with them, Arnoux has donated to the cause most close to his heart.
From the desert dune of the UAE, Arnoux will travel to Morocco and then to conquer the US where the jet-set eagerly await him.


SIBF 2020 to spotlight cross-cultural dialogue

Updated 03 November 2020

SIBF 2020 to spotlight cross-cultural dialogue

Interlinguistic and intercultural exchange of literature and ideas will be a key highlight of the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair to be held from Nov. 4 to 14. In a celebration of literary and cultural diversity, 73 nations represented by 1,024 publishers will be leading cross-cultural dialogues at SIBF 2020 being held under the theme, “The World Reads from Sharjah.”

Organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), SIBF 2020 which moves into a hybrid online-offline format this year, will showcase more than 80,000 new titles in more than 30 languages at the Expo Centre in Sharjah covering a broad spectrum of genres.

While all cultural events will be held online via the newly launched “Sharjah Reads” platform following the UAE’s preventative measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, literature enthusiasts and book lovers can enjoy the experience of browsing through and buying books at Expo Centre Sharjah.

Five information desks will be set up across the fair’s six halls to facilitate visitors’ access to books and publishers. The 2020 edition of SIBF will convene with publishers from around the world including 202 from Egypt, 186 from the UAE, 93 from Lebanon, 72 from Syria, 46 from Saudi Arabia, 39 from the UK, 29 from the US, 13 from Italy, 12 from France and eight from Canada.

Khoula Al-Mujaini, SIBF general coordinator, said: “The participation of a large number of publishing houses amid the prevailing challenge of a pandemic is a testament to SIBF’s integral role in stepping up efforts to revitalize the book industry. It also endorses the confidence of global publishers in Sharjah’s capability to organize one of the world’s top three book fairs in adherence to all global COVID-19 prevention protocols. We have adopted the highest standards of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all our participants and visitors.”

A detailed, health and safety protocol booklet has been shared with all publishers to serve as a guideline to ensure their protection and safety at the event. SBA will also ensure that both publishers and visitors comply with all preventative measures including physical distancing and the wearing of face masks.