Ali Bakhtiar Designs wins best designer award at IIIA 2026
Dubai-based wedding and interior design firm recognised at India International Influencer Awards ceremony held at The Taj Business Bay.
Ali Bakhtiar Designs received the best designer for events and interiors award at the 2026 India International Influencer Awards on 4 October 2026. The ceremony took place at The Taj, Business Bay, Dubai, marking the 15th edition of the awards programme.
Award recognition for design firm#
Dr Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar, founder of Ali Bakhtiar Designs, accepted the award at the ceremony. Ali Bakhtiar Designs operates in wedding design and interior design. The company maintains bases in Dubai, Monaco and Istanbul, according to Gulf News. Dr Behnam-Bakhtiar stated that the team won the award at the IIIA Awards.
Client base and operational presence#
Ali Bakhtiar Designs serves clients across private residences and event projects. The firm's operational bases span three cities: Dubai, Monaco and Istanbul. Each location serves a different client segment within the design market. The Dubai base handles projects across the Gulf region, while the Monaco and Istanbul offices serve European and Middle Eastern clients respectively. The firm's client list includes royal families, heads of prominent dynasties and members of private elite circles, according to the published announcement.
Industry recognition and awards history#
The 2026 IIIA award adds to the firm's record of industry recognition across Europe and Asia. Dr Behnam-Bakhtiar's work has been featured in international publications covering design and lifestyle sectors. The India International Influencer Awards programme recognises professionals across multiple sectors, with the 2026 edition held in Dubai. The awards ceremony took place at The Taj, Business Bay, on 4 October 2026. The award category was best designer for events and interiors.
Scope of design services offered#
The firm operates in two categories: wedding events and interior design for residential projects. Services include spatial design, lighting design and material selection. The company works on projects that involve rare stones, sculptural lighting and custom fabrication, according to the award announcement. Project types range from private residences to celebration events for clients across multiple regions. Dr Behnam-Bakhtiar has operated in the design sector for more than 40 years, according to Gulf News.
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- gulfnews.comGulf NewsAli Bakhtiar Designs received the best designer for events and interiors award at the 2026 IIIA Awards on 4 October 2026 at The Taj, Business Bay, Dubai
- gulfnews.comGulf NewsThe firm maintains bases in Dubai, Monaco and Istanbul and serves clients including royal families and private elite circles
- gulfnews.comGulf NewsDr Behnam-Bakhtiar has operated in the design sector for more than 40 years
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