Dubai street art kitchen decor for bespoke interior expression

A custom artwork that transforms a kitchen into a personal urban gallery

In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where interior aesthetics often rely on printed panels or polished ready-made visuals, commissioning a hand-painted creation remains a rare gesture. This project illustrates how Dubai street art kitchen decor can bring a distinctive artistic presence into a private space, turning a simple wall into a narrative. Here, Hakim Idriss (Aki Midris), founder of Graffeur Paris – Dubai, painted directly onto the kitchen wall, embracing the panoramic layout, the reflective materials, and the sleek contemporary furniture. The result speaks to clients seeking something far more personal than an industrial print, with the same sense of artistic authenticity visible in projects such as the Leonardo Da Vinci inspired restaurant wall art or the urban craft developed for Montblanc Urban Spirit activations in Dubai.

A portrait painted by hand, shaped by the client’s story

The homeowners’ admiration for a well-known cultural figure shaped the entire composition. Hakim approached the portrait with freehand brush techniques that contrast beautifully with raw overlays of tags and textures. This duality mirrors the spirit of Dubai street art kitchen decor: refined yet instinctive, crafted yet spontaneous. It is the same artistic precision he brings to corporate environments, as seen in the typographic wall art created for corporate cafeterias in Dubai.

Street art as a refined interior design choice in Dubai

Within Dubai’s design culture—where many interiors lean toward minimal, glossy surfaces—this approach stands out. A hand-painted mural introduces texture, depth and storytelling. The work becomes part of the architecture, responding to the personality of the residents and the atmosphere of the space. For brands, hospitality groups and luxury houses, this same savoir-faire adds memorable value during events and activations, echoing the craftsmanship behind performances such as the live car painting automotive art activation in Dubai or the festive scenes produced for Montblanc Christmas live painting in Dubai.

A unique piece, created on the exact day of an artistic anniversary

What made this project more meaningful is the coincidence: the mural was painted on the day the celebrated artist would have turned ninety. This unexpected detail reinforced the emotional connection between the space, the subject and its owners. It also captures the essence of Dubai street art kitchen decor—art that carries intention, personality and context, far beyond decorative trends.

From private residences to professional environments

Graffeur Paris – Dubai offers the same level of bespoke direction for corporate offices, retail spaces and lifestyle brands across the region. The attention to nuance, material integration and artistic identity can be seen in projects such as the Scorpio office wall art in Dubai, the custom interior performed for Odoo Dubai, and the refined pieces produced for Montblanc’s new Dubai office as well as their broader Dubai offices. The same artistic mindset also guides more atmospheric environments, such as the bar interior design in Dubai, where street art enhances ambience and brand personality.

A tailored artistic signature for Dubai homes

More than a decorative gesture, this kitchen mural shows how a tailored piece can reflect personal stories, culinary passions or cultural references. In a city where individuality increasingly shapes interior design, Dubai street art kitchen decor offers a way to craft spaces that feel lived-in, expressive and unmistakably unique. Through his international background and mastery of both portraiture and urban gesture, Hakim Idriss delivers artworks that resonate with the energy of the Middle East while remaining deeply personal to each client.

ClientConfidentialServicesWall decorationYear2018