Fashion, design and art under one roof at Boxpark
Urbanist is a creativity hub on Al Wasl Road. Founded by Sandra Hakim, the store brings together international labels, rising regional designers, homeware, jewellery and art, with new pop-ups that keep the rails changing all year.
What you will find
The selection moves between fashion, objects and art. These are the lines that run through the store.
Fashion
International labels next to regional designers: linen sets, kaftans, tailoring, resort wear and activewear.
Jewellery & accessories
Independent jewellers from across the region, handcrafted hats and leather boots.
Home & objects
Handmade ceramics, candles, soaps and statement pieces for the home.
Art
Works by regional artists, talks and the UA Collective open calls through Urbanist Art Gallery.
Designers we have hosted
A few of the labels and makers that have been part of the store and its pop-ups.
Linen shirts and co-ord sets, such as the Pearl & Patch shirt with denim detailing and pearl finishing and the Sun-Kissed Set.
Handcrafted Panama hats such as the Palermo and the pink Esperance, and Territory Dampier python leather ankle boots.
Kaftans and abayas made for comfort.
Activewear, women’s and men’s collections in special fabrics.
Handmade ceramics presented in exclusive previews at the store.
Jewellery label that held its first Dubai pop-up at Urbanist.
Fashion designer whose new collection landed at Urbanist Dubai.
A curated pop-up of pieces from various international designers.
One of the cult international labels the store has carried alongside regional designers.
An art gallery inside a fashion store
Urbanist Art Gallery shows regional artists between the rails and runs UA Collective, an open call for artists. Recent editions explored themes such as hope.
Pop-ups that change the store
Every few weeks the store hosts a new pop-up: Ramadan and holiday edits, Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ceramic previews and designer showcases at Alserkal Avenue.
Find us at Boxpark
Urbanist is at Boxpark on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah. Pop-ups usually run from 12pm to 8pm; for regular opening hours, message us on WhatsApp before you come.
Journal
Notes on regional design, the neighbourhood and how to wear what we stock.
Regional designers in Dubai: why shopping independent matters
How to discover designers from the region, what makes their work different, and why it is worth buying from them.
Boxpark Dubai: a guide to shopping on Al Wasl Road
What Boxpark is, how to get there, when to go, and where to find independent fashion, design and art.
How to wear and care for linen in Dubai’s heat
Why linen is made for the Gulf climate, how to style it beyond the beach, and the care routine that keeps it soft.
Good to know
Where is Urbanist?
At Boxpark on Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, Dubai. Look for the store front with the striped U logo.
What are your opening hours?
Pop-ups usually run from 12pm to 8pm. For regular hours on the day of your visit, send us a WhatsApp message.
What kind of designers do you stock?
International labels together with independent designers from the region: fashion, jewellery, accessories, homeware and art. The selection changes with every pop-up.
I am a designer. How can I join a pop-up?
Send a short introduction and photos of your collection on WhatsApp. The team will share the next dates and conditions.