Bluehaus has unveiled the interior design for the new DIFC Fund Centre, an 11,800 sq. ft workspace built with purpose-driven design, premium materials, and a hospitality-inspired touch
Bluehaus: the project blends formality with hospitality and approachability
Bluehaus: the project blends formality with hospitality and approachability

Bluehaus, a TP Bennett company, has delivered the interior design for the new DIFC Fund Centre, an 11,800 sqft office that brings together purpose-built functionality, refined materiality, and a subtle nod to hospitality interiors. Created to support a new generation of fund managers and financial professionals, the centre reflects the Dubai International Financial Centre’s reputation for both quality and ambition.

“The brief was clear,” said Adil Amin, head of interior design at Bluehaus. “They wanted a space that was purpose-built for fund managers, but also reflective of DIFC’s standards and values. That meant smart planning, high attention to detail, and a delivery strategy that could match the pace of the client’s needs.”

Developed in close collaboration with the DIFC team, the project blends formality with hospitality and approachability. The design relies on a calm, neutral palette, layering natural stone, warm metals, and robust finishes with carefully integrated lighting and FF&E selections that soften the sharpness often associated with financial environments.

“The vision was to create a space that feels timeless and elevated,” said Amber Alston Peters, associate – creative design at Bluehaus. “We wanted to move away from a purely corporate tone and introduce a sense of calm and balance through the materiality, lighting, and detailing. It’s formal, but never cold.”

While the spatial footprint was compact, the design strategy was agile and efficient. A clear zoning logic accommodates various user needs, from focused workspaces and private offices to adaptable meeting rooms and a lounge that doubles as a hospitality area.

Bluehaus Designs DIFC Fund Centre with purpose, precision, and subtle Luxury
Bluehaus Designs DIFC Fund Centre with purpose, precision, and subtle Luxury

Furniture selection supports ergonomic variety, with sit-stand desks, self-adjustable chairs, and compact features like focus pods and booth seating.

The layout accommodates a range of tenant needs, from flexible desks in an open plan, to semi-enclosed workstations, and fully enclosed private offices for one, two, four, or six users.

To maximise the reach of daylight across a deep floorplate, the ceiling was angled upward along the window line, allowing natural light to enter deeper into the space. Alongside this, suspended lighting panels provide a consistent ambient glow.

“The timeline was tight, and expectations were high,” Peters added. “That required us to collaborate closely with client teams, contractors, and suppliers from day one.”

As workplace environments evolve to blend hospitality, wellness, and flexibility, the DIFC Fund Centre demonstrates how even compact footprints can deliver high design value without compromise. It is a confident, quietly luxurious environment.