Interior Landscape Design in Malls and Commercial Centres

Interior landscaping adds a whole new dimension within indoor spaces and with the introduction of the biophilic design concept, many interior designers are recognising plants and natural features as the way forward; not only in malls, but in offices, showrooms, hotels and more. This is a fairly new science, having been introduced in 1984; it has taken over thirty years to trickle into mainstream design but has now established a firm foothold. Backed by extensive studies and in-depth research into the psychological effect of plants and biophilic elements, both interior and exterior landscapes are set to dictate the design demands of the future.

The interior landscaping design varies according to the scope of project; malls are generally large structures which need to be filled with interior aspects that are proportionate to the area, but are not too obstructive in terms of floor space. Within mall interiors, small trees can be dwarfed by expansive ceilings; which is why custom-made preserved palm trees are popular within atriums and perfectly suited to the high ceilings of malls.

The benefits of providing quality interior landscaping and plant maintenance go beyond the obvious visual enhancement; plants improve the aesthetics and enhance the architecture, however introducing an element of nature indoors also helps to absorb noise and echoes in spacious environments. This is particularly true where Mosswalls and similar vertical or expansive plant structures are installed. Besides Mosswalls, Living Green Walls and Plantwires can also be installed effectively within interiors to utilise unused vertical space or turn an uninteresting zone into a user-friendly retail area.

Planters Horticulture has landscaped the interiors of many popular malls, including the world's largest mall: Dubai Mall; Festival City Mall; Ibn Battuta Mall; Burjuman Mall and Times Square Mall. With years of experience in interior landscaping and maintaining interior plants within palaces and other prestigious projects, Planters exhibit the skills, experience, and attention to detail that is required in luxury interiors; making them the first choice for landscaping the interiors of the UAE.

Many of the aforementioned malls house preserved palm trees from Planters Artificial, the sister company of Planters. Others, such as Times Square, had large pockets of living plants installed, which thrive in the mall's abundant natural light. The range of landscaping possibilities are wide and far-reaching, and in this day and age - with the technology accessible to industry leaders such as Planters - almost anything is possible. Interiors have never looked so good thanks to the introduction of biophilic design into mainstream environments, along with the continuous provision of superior plant maintenance.

For more information on interior landscaping, please call +971 4 388 3283, email contact@planters.ae or visit www.planters.ae.

Originally published on: www.planters.ae.

Preserved & Artificial Plants: the Solution for Low-Light Interiors

Artificial Plants for Low-Light Interiors

Interior landscaping is a vital part of design and can create truly stunning environments when designed in harmony with the space. However, many interiors do not have enough light to support living plants which is why Planters have introduced and developed Preserved Moss walls, Preserved Palms, Artificial Plant walls and Artificial Trees. These products were created to allow lifelike plant displays to be present in environments that would not otherwise be conducive to housing plant life.

The preserved Green Wall at Pret to Go by Planters Group

Using the latest, cutting-edge practices, elements such as palm fronds, bark, moss, lichen and flowers are preserved within their natural living state, using a preservative that enables them to maintain their original structure and colour. The plants therefore do not decompose and do not need any light, water, drainage facilities or maintenance aside from the occasional dusting. During the preservation process, they can also be rendered Inherently Fire Retardant (IFR) and thereby both increase safety and minimise risk.

This advancement also means that internal plant displays are no longer limited by the levels of light within the buildings, and that the natural aesthetics of real plants can still be enjoyed without opting for fully artificial plants. It also allows larger plant structures such as palm trees, which traditionally require a great deal of both water and light, to be present indoors.

The applications of artificial plants range from entire wall coverings to three-dimensional plant displays and full-size architectural trees. These displays can be installed according to any size, specification or brief. Their lack of light requirements mean they can be placed in any room, and the lack of maintenance reduces the cost while maintaining their perfect condition.

Planters preserved moss and lichen walls use real foliage throughout that has been preserved to keep its original colour, texture and integrity. These displays require no water, irrigation or drainage systems, and additionally there are no weight considerations to take into account. This makes them the perfect solution for many businesses. Artificial plants are favoured in other instances and with the quality of modern production they appear so life-like that it is often impossible to distinguish them from live plants without actually touching them.

Planters Artificial is a part of the Planters Group and supply preserved palms, trees and foliage. The company also supplies artificial trees, created using the latest techniques and specifically developed to look as close to the real things as possible. As well as being Inherently Fire Retardant, Artificial Green Walls can also be UV Stabilised, allowing outdoor spaces to be furnished with foliage too.

For more information on the preserved plants available to you, please contact Ryan Ramos on +97143883283, email contact@planters.ae or visit www.planters.ae.

Originally published on: www.planters.ae.

Green is Not a Trend, It's a Business Strategy

Our green credentials take us back well before it became ‘fashionable’ to call yourself sustainable. We were the first contractor in the UAE with an office to receive LEED Gold rating (in 2009), and have successfully executed more sustainable interior projects with 100% success rate in the UAE than any other contractor. In 2014 we received our third Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR label; we were named Sustainable Business of the Year at the Gulf Capital Awards; and Daman Corporate Health Awards rewarded us for ‘Employee Engagement of the Year Initiative’ for our health and wellness program.

In order to become the sustainable business that we are today, we have had to learn to adapt in order to grow as we embark on our sustainable journey. In 2011, when we set up our Eco Leaders committee – a team of employees volunteering to drive the ‘green’ movement at Summertown, we thought we had the right plan in place. And our plan seemed good, but in time we realized that it didn’t deliver everything we had hoped for. It became clear we needed to expand our vision if we wanted to achieve those tangible business benefits for taking the ‘green’ path.

As a company that walks the talk, our clients, partners and the business community in general look to us for advice and knowledge when it comes to integrating sustainability. From our own experience, the most common mistake companies make when they want to embrace sustainability is having too narrow a vision: setting just a few goals and metrics for measurement, and then following those without looking at the big picture.

In our case, we realised the only way to go about being a truly sustainable business was to integrate sustainability principles into everything we do. We needed, in the same way a person does, to make a major lifestyle change that would impact everyone and everything in our business, at all levels: our people, our partners and clients, our community and our planet.

Today, sustainability is at the core of everything we do and this not only makes our employees and clients happier, but is driving our economic engine. In the last year alone we have achieved 25% revenue growth. Taking the sustainability path and integrating it into every aspect of our business has paid off: now 54% of our total business comes from sustainable fit-out projects, which is one of our measures for success. Not only we are taking the sustainable path, but we inspire and convince others to do it and we have the expertise and experience to help them.

We believe it’s important to share our experience with others: our learning curve will help and encourage them to make the right choices. We hope more companies will understand that ‘going green’ is not about being ‘fashionable’. Being green is a lifestyle choice and a business strategy, one that, if done well, impacts the company’s bottom line; people will be more engaged and work better together, costs will be managed more efficiently, the company will gain credibility in the market.

Since we embarked on our CSR journey, we have reaped the benefits. We make tangible savings every day, our employees come to work with a real sense of purpose, are healthier and happier, and the results are reflected in our productivity levels, our carbon footprint and ultimately the success of our business.
And because this is that time of the year when we make resolutions, our ‘green’ journey in 2015 will have two main objectives: to take our first steps to attain LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings and Maintenance) certification, and to inspire and help other companies in the UAE to integrate sustainability into their business strategy.

Originally published on: https://www.summertown.ae

Rethinking Office Fit Out in Dubai to Promote Healthier Living Habits in the Workforce

January has always typically been a month of health and wellness. Millions start the New Year on a new diet and with high hopes to follow a healthier lifestyle. Unfortunately, these good intentions are often short-lived. Old habits are hard to break. However, help is at hand, and it comes in the surprising form of your employers.

With the planned roll-out of a mandatory health insurance scheme for all companies in Dubai at the start of this year, and following recent reports placing Dubai in the top 10 countries in the world for diabetes and other lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, we are seeing a prominent trend emerging in the region to incorporate health and wellness into the workplace.  With the objective of promoting healthier living habits and general wellbeing of the workforce, companies are reviewing HR practises and incentives and rethinking their office fit out in Dubai.

We are seeing an increase in the use of natural light in a number of office fit outs in Dubai. This not only saves money on energy bills but is also one component of occupant health affecting productivity and both physical and mental health. The important role that natural light plays in boosting morale and wellbeing among the workforce has resulted in the incorporation of large picture windows and open terraces that enhance natural light in the office and communal areas. This can reduce the number of physical effects such as eye fatigue and headaches.

We are also seeing Green Walls (panels of plants, grown vertically using hydroponics on structures that can be either free-standing or attached to walls) in a number of office fit outs in Dubai. With countless toxins found in our indoor environment, such as formaldehyde, VOCs, trichloroethylene, carbon monoxide and benzene, to name just a few, adding office plants has long been a solution for improving indoor air quality. Green walls do just that but on a much bigger scale. Not only does this improve air quality, it also provides a visual break, which studies suggest stimulates mental alertness.

It is not just the mind and soul that is benefitting from this trend, but also the body. Companies are now actively promoting a healthier lifestyle in the workplace – from the installation of employee gyms to providing advice for employees on nutrition and diet and provision of healthier food options for staff.  At Summertown, we run a monthly initiative including free to attend seminars, healthy snacks, and team events such as the recent Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon where more than 40 employees and their family members took part in the 10km and 3km to raise money for charity.

With so much help at hand to support an active lifestyle, it looks like your healthy resolution is here to stay.

Originally published on: https://www.summertown.ae

13 Restaurant Concept Development Success Stories

An ideal restaurant concept is key to the flourishing of your restaurant or hospitality business. It will help you attract plenty of new customers while keeping the regular ones coming. Expressed in the menu design, style of service, interior décor and even the type of targeted customers, the right concept promises a boost in profits all year long. For a new restaurant, you could take up some of the latest trends in concept development whereas an old restaurant that hasn’t been doing so well, can give the place a little sprucing up to go a long way in helping you improve your business.

Glee Hospitality has been at the forefront of concept development and implementation in the UAE for years, helping our clients increase sales while reducing staff and food costs. This article shows some of the most successful restaurant concepts developed by Glee all over the Middle East.

Skeek Restaurant Food Concept

1. Skeek – Ras Al-Khaimah
Have you been in a chic modern restaurant that not only serves great Emirati local food but with contemporary design? Quite unlikely, unless you have been to Skeek. This is what we mostly aimed to achieve with the restaurant. The management at Skeek approached us for a creative and unique concept to take the market by storm in November 2018.

With years of experience and expertise in this field, Glee was able to come up with a unique Emirati Modern Cuisine concept matched by no other in the entire region. Skeek boasts of a sassy interior and atmosphere to accentuate its exceptionally tasty foods. Skeek has become a go-to restaurant in UAE thanks to the restaurant concept we designed and its wonderful local Emirati cuisine.



Stella's pastry and dessert concept

2. Stella’s – Al Mouroor Street, Abu Dhabi
Stella’s is a sleek pastry and dessert dine-in lounge with an eclectic décor for all its guests. There are a lot of pastry enthusiasts who not only want great bitings but also an awesomely designed restaurant. Here, they can get to have those relaxing conversations with their friends or family. It’s absolutely perfect for the dessert and coffeeholics that are quite particular about their taste of coffee and sweet treats to cap off a fine dinner or a flaky pastry.

There were a couple of challenges that needed to be addressed before Stella’s became the go-to joint. First, we had to convert the space from a retail unit to an F&B joint. As easy as this sounds, it took a lot of technical expertise and coordination with authorities. We had to increase the electricity load from 15KW to 55KW. Secondly, finding a great pastry chef without breaking the bank was not a walk in the park. We all know that talented pastry chefs. The concept of the restaurant was built around a lady Stella, who is responsible for creating heritage recipes. So it was only necessary to find a female pastry chef that would represent the brand. We went through 20 pastry chefs until we found the perfect fit, a young, creative and experienced chef with an energetic personality- Meetika Sidhwani.

Glee took up this project and perfectly delivered a Pastries and Sweet Concept much to the management’s awe. We were able to secure the best location, meet their budgets and deadlines with just the right touches of creativity to the décor. Since May 2018, Stella’s has been the best choice for all those with a liking of sweets and pastries in Abu Dhabi.

Roots Kitchen by Parlour - Restaurant Concept

3. Roots Kitchen by Parlour – Form Hotel, Dubai
Most people do not think that a casual dining restaurant can be turned into a favourite for many locals. This is the challenge that we had when designing the concept for Roots. The restaurant would be catering to the whole hotel including room service, buffet breakfast, the rooftop bar and a dine-in experience. This made it necessary to design the back of the house in a way that would accommodate all these services and ensure that space was used wisely. The success that the restaurant has achieved over the last months shows that our efforts bore fruits.

Located in Form Hotel, Dubai, Roots Kitchen by Parlour is a casual dining restaurant offering a well-balanced and nourishing cuisine to its guests. We had to ensure that the items on the menu were not only healthy but also full of flavor. The hotel had to align to the concept of the hotel but at the same time attract the local Dubai foodies. Roots reached out to us for a casual dining concept as well as management and branding services that we were able to deliver with our highly qualified team. Glee Hospitality provided a number of services to Roots Kitchen including hospitality consulting, concept development and project management among other services.  With a beautiful interior and ambient lighting, Roots has become one of the best restaurants in Dubai because of its high food quality and homely service that will definitely ensure your consistent visits.

Kishmish Interior Design

4. Kishmish – Dar Al Wasl, Dubai
Kishmish is the first restaurant in Dubai with an authentic Gourmet Afghan Food Concept. They offer great flavours to go along with an ambient setting for customer comfortability. Since this restaurant was a pioneer in offering Afghan cuisine, it was not easy setting up the concept of the restaurant and giving it the great ambience that it has today. So how was this made possible? The three founders of the restaurant saw that their country, Afghanistan, was getting bad press all over. They sought to change this by highlighting some of the beautiful things about the country and one way to do this was by starting a restaurant.

With the help of Glee hospitality consultants, the founders were able to move from concept to conception. We were able to come up with a plan of action that would not only highlight the nostalgia and style of the Afghani culture but would do so through food. Our wide knowledge of matters regarding restaurant conception and design saw the restaurant being christened as one of the hottest restaurants in Dubai. This restaurant’s unique concept also earned them the Homegrown Restaurant Award during the BBC Good Food Middle East Awards in 2018. One major challenge experienced in the post-opening stage was the need to maintain the quality of food and service from the first day. A lot of food enthusiasts queued up and we had to make sure that their expectations were exceeded. Staff training was critical during this time to ensure there was no room for error. It also took a lot of hard work and working hours for the Kish-Mish team to be successful and well-loved today.

Pulled Chicken Roll - Roost Food Concept

5. The Roost Rotisserie – Al Manara, Dubai
Getting a great delivery restaurant is not always a walk in the park. While there are a lot of great options all over Dubai, it is not always automatic that you will find some great takeaway options. If you have explored a significant number of delivery outlets, then you know that some of them can be quite bland. The Roost Rotisserie, on the other hand, was formed to offer a healthy and homely alternative that would be different from any other rotisserie. To ensure that the concept was unique, the restaurant would deliver healthy, antibiotic-free, hormone-free and locally sourced chicken. Every item in the menu was designed to offer a unique flavor and great health benefits to the clients.

Located in Al Wasl, the restaurant was founded by an Emirati couple who planned to offer their healthy food to all Dubai residents. The restaurant promises some fresh from earth goodness and this can be experienced from their sugar-free ketchup to their hormone-free chicken. Glee hospitality offered a variety of services to the Roost Rotisserie, which has made it one of the most affordable and healthy alternatives in Dubai. For example, we streamlined operations to ensure that we maintained the food cost while using premium quality ingredients. If you want a rotisserie with a great menu and healthy alternatives, then this should be at the top of your list in 2019.

SLAB Restaurant Food Image

6. The Slab – La Mer, Dubai
SLAB is a great restaurant that started as a simple passion to offer great food and great service to consumers. It started as an idea by the founder, Faid Al Said, who traversed the globe in search of some of the best cuisines and food ideas. He reached out to Omar Rodriguez, a top chef, who helped him build the brand. What’s so special about Slab? The restaurant has an open plan kitchen and seating design, which allows the clients of the restaurant to easily choose their food from a wide selection of choices.

The food here is beautifully presented, moving away for the current norm of making attractive dishes, ‘just for the Instagram’, without the much-required content. At the Slab, they offer honest good dishes without overplaying the menu. Consequently, clients are more likely to be impressed by the entire dining experience. A customer will only appreciate your restaurant if the meal comes with great service, and this is what the Slab aimed for and was able to accomplish.

Beirut Khanum Interior Design

7. Beirut Khanum – Downtown Dubai
Only a handful of restaurants in Dubai have mastered the art of offering great exotic cuisines and Beirut Khanum is one of them. Lebanese cuisine often means that most foods will be grilled, sautéed in olive oil or even baked. It almost always involves an abundance of veggies, fruits, starches and whole grains. Although it may be easy to prepare such foods, making sure you get it right is not even half as easy. Beirut Khanum was opened in December 2018 in Downtown Dubai but it has already got people talking.

The restaurant ensured that it could fuse preparing a great Lebanese cuisine with an attractive design to showcase both the Lebanese culture and their sumptuous meals. The restaurant owners wanted us to help them create a unique concept and help in other activities before the opening of the restaurant. We offered a variety of services including concept development, interior design, project management and other pre-opening services. The fit out process was quite a challenge since we were working with Emaar, a big and well-known developer in the UAE. This meant that the restaurants had to meet the highest levels of fit out quality and technical requirements for equipment. With our expertise, the restaurant was able to anticipate the requirements and budget for the entire project. Our in-depth knowledge of the restaurant business in the UAE also made immense contributions in making Beirut Khanum a top Lebanese restaurant in Dubai.

Spheerz Restaurant Interior Design Concept

8. Spheerz – Rashid Port, Dubai
UAE has a lot of diverse people and you are likely to find enthusiasts of all types of cuisines. Spheerz allows you to try out both authentic Japanese food and culture without having to take a plane to the Asian country. The restaurant offers a new dining experience that seeks to help you get access to contemporary Japanese cuisines. What are some of the favourite items on the menu? Takoyaki, okonomiyaki and yakitori are some of the tasty foods that have graced the menu and will leave you wanting more.

The restaurant was established to help fans of the Japanese cuisine to grow their taste palates by giving them access to rare dishes. Although Spheerz could offer great food, they also wanted to offer their clients an authentic dining experience and this is where Glee hospitality came in. We helped the restaurant in various stages including concept development, project management, design among other services. This has made Spheerz a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves Japanese food in the UAE.

Harry's Pizza Restaurant Food Concept

9. Harry’s Pizza – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Pizza is one of the most revered foods of our times but you would be surprised by how many food outlets are unable to make a good pizza. Harry’s Pizza was inspired by the popular Italian Pizza over the last few decades hence the need to deliver some authentic Italian Pizza all over the Kingdom. Harry’s Pizza sets out to offer real Italian pizza to Riyadh residents using real Italian ingredients and this was realised in 2017 when the first branch opened its doors to the public. At Harry Pizza’s, you can choose to visit the franchise or have the Italian pizza delivered to any of your preferred locations.

The client procured the services of Glee hospitality to help them set up the franchise in Saudi. We offered consultancy services and used our deep knowledge and experience to ensure that all Pizza enthusiasts in Riyadh can get a taste of authentic Italian pizza. Harry’s Pizza is currently the go-to if you wish to impress your family or friends with some great Italian delicacy in Riyadh.

Rice Creamery - Rice Pudding Food Concept

10. Rice Creamery – Dar Wasal, Dubai
Opened in October 2013, Rice creamery has grown to become a favourite in Dubai. Although it is difficult to imagine that you can get more than 35 flavours of rice pudding, Rice creamery proved that this is indeed possible. What’s more? The restaurant managed to give a twist to an appetizer that is considered traditional in most parts of the world without adding any preservatives or harmful ingredients. Whether your favourite flavour is Banoffee or Tiramisu, you will be sure to get them in the form of a creamy rice pudding.

Glee Hospitality offered a variety of services including helping the restaurant franchise in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and even Bahrain. Other services include concept development, technical support and operational management. The great tastings offered here and excellent services have made this a favourite place in Dubai and other countries with franchised outlets. Great social media marketing by the restaurant is also one of the reasons why people are aware of the store and are willing to try out their special delicacies.

La Terrasse - Interior Green Wall - Restaurant Design Concept

11. La Terrasse – Dar Wasal, Dubai
Do you ever wish you could dine in an awesome place with great food and a nice environment in Dubai? If so, then this should be one of the restaurants that you should check out. The main idea behind La Terrasse was the need to offer specialty food fused with an awesome ambience. The restaurant mainly deals with serving bistro food and specialty coffee. Once you get to La Terrasse, you will be dining in an open yet green environment. This can be a great spot if you want to lunch out with your loved ones and friends.

When the client came to us and proposed the idea, we thought that this would be a great way to showcase our high level of experience in concept development and even post-opening management. However, the café has a very particular clientele market and it was a bit challenging to create a menu and ambiance that would match up to the local taste. We pulled it off by including desserts with the taste of Arabia, Insta-worthy breakfast and drinks presentation. We were able to achieve this even though we took over the project in the middle of the fit out process. We had to adapt the space to the operations and to ensure the work flow was highly efficient. Now, La Terrasse has become a preferred dining location for many people in Dubai.

Mousse Au Chocolat - Restaurant Design

12. Mousse Au Chocolat – City Walk, Dubai
Do you wish to enjoy a little bit of Paris in Dubai? At Mousse Au Chocolat, you will get to enjoy luxurious Chocolate Mousse that is inspired by the classic Paris design. The story of Mousse Au Chocolat started when Charles Farzi, the cook to King Louis XVI inspired the local chefs in Paris. The menu was inspired by his recipes but have been tuned to fit contemporary times by the local chef who has more than 20 years of experience. All the chocolates here are prepared with the best ingredients in the market and they even allow you to create your own dessert from different available flavour combinations.

With such great offerings, Mousse Au Chocolat approached us to help them develop the pre-opening concept and offer technical support. We relied on the past experience we had to ensure that we would give Mousse Au Chocolat the best F&B consulting services in Dubai. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, explore your taste palate with Mousse Au Chocolat, top restaurant in the UAE.



13. S’wich – Dubai Marina, Dubai
If you love Shawarma, then you will obviously love this place. The gourmet Shawarma made in S’wich are premised on one thing: food should be good and it should be good for you. This is what the restaurant intended to achieve and they have been successful at it. The restaurant managed to redesign every part of the shawarma by not only adding some fresh ingredients but also sourcing for organic suppliers. You can also get to create your shawarma as you wish from the thousands of choices available – name it and share it with others.

Glee Hospitality played a crucial role in concept development, technical support and operational management after it was opened. We used our experience and creativity to help create a great restaurant that you can always rely for good food. This casual and family-friendly restaurant has become a choice for many shawarma lovers in Dubai.

Acing Restaurant Concept Development
A lot of restaurants are springing up in the country and the general gulf area. To compete effectively, you not only have to offer the best food but also need great auxiliary services such as good customer services, a wide array of menu items and great operational management among others. Other important features that you have to pay attention to for a successful restaurant include a strong brand identity, exceptional marketing strategy, staff training, proper procurement and sourcing of equipment and ingredients, good recruitment practices among others. It is also worth noting that menu engineering, kitchen layout and exceptional designs are necessary, but the restaurant still needs to be operationally efficient. At Glee, we understand the importance of restaurant concept development and this allows us to fuse our creativity with the efficient use of space in your restaurant. Our years of experience, expertise and ability to try out new concepts will be a great addition to your restaurant idea.

We understand the importance of design in your restaurant and that is why we do not only offer attractive décor but also functional designs. It is crucial to invest in F&B concept development for anyone who wishes to succeed in the hospitality industry. At Glee, we offer 3D visuals at the concept development stage that we can turn into reality. Other essential services include pre-opening services, operational management, franchise solutions, interior design and post-opening services. We have worked with major brands around the Gulf area and we can also turn your restaurant dream into a reality, if only you contact us.


Originally published on: https://gleehospitality.com

Landscaping Large Interiors

Interior Landscaping for Larger Spaces

Embracing the Expanse

Large interiors are grand and majestic, but figuring out how to fill the space to make use of that expanse can be very daunting. The main problem is that the perspective within a large room can make any standard sized tree or decoration look smaller than it actually is. Decorations of a typical size will therefore look paltry in comparison to the large building, and will not echo the desired sense of luxuriousness throughout the building.

For this reason, interior decoration and landscaping must always be in proportion to the space. In order to create a large, stately room or building, you must compliment the space by furnishing it with large trees and decorations.

Photo credit: Robert Steinkopff

Interior Landscaping

When creating a beautiful plant display indoors, light must be the first consideration real trees will require a great deal of natural light in order to survive, and in some cases, this can be prohibitive to the desired aesthetic. On the other hand, preserved trees require none, and are therefore ideal within buildings that have little to no natural light.

Living foliage is beautiful and certainly brings an air of elegance and luxury into the building; however, a similar effect can also be achieved with preserved palms, trees, flowers, and foliage, as they too are real plants that have been preserved in their most beautiful state. Preserved flora does not require the same maintenance as living plants do; a dusting is all that is necessary to keep preserved flora looking its best.

Interior Landscaping by Planters Horticulture in the Burjuman Centre, Dubai.

Preserved Trees and Foliage

Planters Artificial offers many varieties of preserved palms, trees, flowers and foliage and have20 years of experience in interior landscaping with preserved plant life. Whether you are looking to make a statement or simply compliment the interior design, Planters Artificial is well accomplished and able to advise on all aspects of the interior landscape design, supply, and installation of your project.

Preserved Interior Landscaping by Planters Artificial in Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai.

For more information on preserved interior landscaping, please visit their website.

For more information on living interior landscaping services, please contact Planters Horticulture, Planters Artificial's sister company, on +971 4 388 3283, email contact@planters.ae or visit www.planters.ae.

What Type of Plants are Right for your Business?

How to Choose the Right Plants?

Whether you're looking for generic plants or a new way to display copious greenery, many companies find the choices overwhelming when looking into landscaping their business interiors. To help you define what it is you are after, we have broken down the key elements that we consider when designing your interior landscapes:

Assess the Natural Lighting

No Natural Light

In this instance, you should opt for preserved foliage. Planter's sister company, Planters Artificial, offer a range of preserved plants that include preserved palms, artificial trees, preserved floral displays; even preserved Green walls.

                                      Planters Artificial Landscaping within JW Marriot Hotel, Dubai.

A Moderate Amount of Light

Planters will assist in showing you your low-light plant options; otherwise, you could decide to use the above preserved displays within this environment. These preserved plants need no maintenance and only require dusting to remain in top condition.

Lots of Natural Light

The world is your oyster if you're looking to place plants in an area with a great deal of natural light. You are only limited by the situational preference of plants and whether they prefer to be in the direct sunlight or shade.

Once the installation is complete, we recommend you opt for Planters plant maintenance service to ensure your plants are kept thriving and healthy by our competent staff.

Look at the Available Space

Lots of Floor Space

If you have a great deal of floor space, plant displays are the perfect way to enhance the area. Your options are vast; from a selection of stunning potted plant or flower displays, to landscaping large sections of the floor and creating an indoor forest. When coupled with other features, such as a high ceiling, your options expand even further.

Limited Floor Space

If floor space is not your greatest asset, there are still several ways of injecting plant life into it. Living Green Walls utilize vertical space on otherwise plain walls, and create a fresh, breath-taking environment. Other options include placing small plants on desks within co-coordinating containers; or in selected strategic locations throughout the room. Small spaces can always be maximized when approached correctly.

Focus on the Height

Features an Atrium

Hanging Plantwires down through atrium is particularly effective. It utilises the unused space and creates an unparalleled atmosphere. Another option would be to install a Living Green Wall pillar, as seen in the project below (provided by our official supplier, Green Fortune).

Features High Ceilings

High ceilings pose a whole wealth of possibilities; Plantwires can hang from ceilings, or Preserved Palms can rise up to them. Additionally, Plantwires or Living Green Walls can also be installed in these instances, as with an atrium.

Making a Statement

Features Beautiful Architecture

This poses many opportunities, however, when a building is conceived from an architectural perspective, these buildings need to be individually assessed to receive the necessary tailored recommendations.

Let the Plants do the Talking

Planters are happy to get creative and design, install and maintain plant displays that push conventional limits. Plants can easily become the main feature of a space, and impressive plants are often an eye-catching conversation starter due to the relative scarcity of greenery in Dubai. For example, Planters Horticulture's Zen garden project within Dubai Airport's Terminal 3 is photographed hundreds of times every day by both tourists and traveling residents.

Planters Horticulture's Zen interior gardens at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport

For more information on how Planters can transform your indoor space, please contact us on +971 4 388 3283, email contact@planters.ae, or visit www.planters.ae.

Reference: https://www.planters.ae/img/blog/zen-interior-gardens-in-dubai-international-airport.jpg