The Baby Atelier Arrives in Dubai

The Baby Atelier, a design-first studio renowned for its child-centric interiors, is now launching in Dubai, introducing a new standard for what it means to thoughtfully design spaces for children.

Established in 2016 by Payal Karumbiah, TBA is not just a brand — it is a quiet movement towards harmony, individuality, and purpose in an often chaotic and overstimulated world. With a practice grounded in child psychology, TBA creates spaces that are intentionally designed to support emotional wellbeing, sensory balance, and personal growth — from the earliest years of life through adolescence.

“As a designer, I’ve always believed that children deserve spaces that truly see them — not just for who they are today, but for who they’re becoming,” says Payal Karumbiah, Founder and Design Director of The Baby Atelier. “Bringing The Baby Atelier to Dubai is a deeply meaningful step, and I’m excited to help families here create spaces that feel calm, considered, and full of possibility.”

Every room designed by TBA is a response to a simple belief: that children deserve spaces that don’t just look good but feel right. These are interiors built to evolve with the child, to accommodate changing needs and shifting identities, and to hold space for joy, rest, learning, and quiet discovery. From nursery corners to full bedrooms and playrooms, every detail is considered — from colours that calm rather than overwhelm, to ergonomics that promote ease and independence. With a focus on long-term utility, each space is created to grow with the child, making it easy to adapt layouts, functions, and accents over time without compromising on design.

Now in Dubai, TBA brings its design-led philosophy to a region that appreciates craftsmanship and thoughtfulness. Rather than following fleeting trends or a purely aesthetic approach, the studio focuses on balance, clarity, and a minimalist warmth that encourages presence and imagination. The goal is not to fill a room, but to give it meaning — to create spaces where little individuals can grow into themselves gently and confidently.

The Baby Atelier’s work spans schools, public play areas, hospitals, and airports — each space thoughtfully designed to support children’s growth and wellbeing. In schools, TBA creates calming, intuitive environments that foster learning, independence, and emotional balance. Public play areas are reimagined as gentle, inclusive spaces that invite exploration through natural materials and sensory-friendly design. In hospitals, TBA softens clinical spaces with warmth, privacy, and soothing sensory elements to support healing. Even in airports, waiting zones become calm, cultural spaces that spark curiosity without overwhelm. Across every project, TBA designs with purpose — creating spaces where children can thrive.

TBA’s work is driven by the belief that design for children should not be dictated, but discovered — through a careful understanding of who they are and what they need. In every space, the studio invites a return to calm, connection, and the quiet power of intentional design.

For more information, please visit: https://www.thebabyatelierco.com/en-dxb/