The Italian ultra-luxury house Abel Richard has opened its first boutique in the Middle East at the iconic Burj Al Arab, marking a strategic milestone in its international expansion. The opening consolidates the brand’s arrival in Dubai, one of the world’s leading centres for contemporary luxury, renowned for its affinity with exclusivity, innovation and craftsmanship excellence.
Conceived as sculptural design pieces, Abel Richard’s creations combine aerospace-grade materials—such as titanium, carbon fibre and Ergal aluminium—with high-precision industrial processes and the expertise of Italian artisans. Each bag is produced in a specialised atelier in Italy, where technologies such as CNC machining and 3D metal printing coexist with traditional jewellery and lacquering techniques, resulting in objects that bridge the gap between engineering and art.
The brand’s proposal revolves around three iconic models: The Chrono, The Mosaic and The Oyster. The Chrono, presented in highly limited editions, requires more than a thousand hours of work per unit and explores the relationship between light, geometry and matter. The Mosaic stands out for its titanium structure, carved from a solid block and transformed into a lightweight latticework with great visual impact. The Oyster, meanwhile, reinterprets the concept of protection with an aeronautical aluminium case set with black diamonds, combined with a lacquered carbon fibre interior and calfskin leather.
Founded by Abel Richard alongside Giuseppe Aquila, the brand was born following the entrepreneur’s investment in the historic Italian house Montegrappa, a meeting between heritage and contemporary vision that defines the brand’s DNA. Following its international debut in Miami, the opening in Dubai marks the beginning of a long-term relationship with the Middle Eastern market, reinforcing Abel Richard’s position as one of the new benchmarks in modern luxury, where Italian heritage is projected into the future through innovation and precision.
