Journal

Notes from the Counter

What we get asked at Naif Road every week — how to choose a material, what fails in this climate, and which option suits the job in front of you.

PVC Floor Mats

PVC Floor Mats or Auto Carpet? Choosing a Vehicle Floor

Two very different answers to the same question. Which one belongs in a taxi, a family car, a workshop vehicle — and why fitting the wrong one shows within weeks.

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Outdoor Fabrics

Outdoor Fabric in Dubai: What Survives Sun, Sand and Salt

Terrace furniture and shade canopies in the Gulf fail in a handful of predictable ways. What to look for in an outdoor fabric, and where plain and striped each belong.

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PVC Leather

Choosing PVC Leather for Car Seats in the UAE Climate

A parked car in a Dubai August is a different environment from a car anywhere in Europe. Here is what actually matters when you pick an upholstery material for it.

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