Good Earth Debuts Its First Global Destination In Dubai
Inspired by the timeless beauty of Persian paradise gardens, Chahar Bagh is envisioned as an oasis of design, craft, and culture
Good Earth, India’s leading luxury design house, unveils its first international space, Good Earth Chahar Bagh — a bespoke experience in Al Barsha, Dubai.
An oasis in the desert city, Chahar Bagh draws from the essence of Persian paradise gardens, immersive spaces of harmony and sensorial delight. The splendour of these gardens inspired our vision for Chahar Bagh, a destination of discovery for craft and culture, shaped by the confluence of traditions, ideas, and artistry that once flowed along the Silk Route.
The Space: A Contemporary Garden of Delight
The story of Chahar Bagh is centuries old, rooted in the namesake gardens — spaces of perfect proportion, filled with birdsong, breeze, fruiting trees, and the heady perfume of flowers. Rooted in Persian ideals and shaped by the Indian landscape, these gardens represented the confluence of two rich traditions in form, feeling, and philosophy.
The architectural interiors mirror not only the design codes of these gardens, but also their sensorial pleasures. Designed by award-winning architect Abha Narain Lambah, whose previous conservation work at the palace gardens of Mandu and Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir emphasizes respect for heritage and spatial integrity, Chahar Bagh translates these principles into a contemporary sanctuary.
The spiritual and practical purposes of waterways in paradise gardens manifest here as a central fountain, around which distinct zones of discovery unfold. Soaring arches and muqarnas, decorative elements in Persian architecture, rise through layers of superimposed niches that link surfaces across domes and vaults, reflecting symmetry, design, and the harmony of natural and manmade elements. Just as paradise gardens were designed as a retreat from the desert, Chahar Bagh offers a sumptuous, serene sanctuary in the desert city.
Spatial Highlights
Spanning 6,500 sq. ft. across two floors, the visual codes reflect the cultural assimilation and exchange that was at the heart of the Silk Route. Away from the hectic rush of malls, this space offers respite — a place to slow down, linger, indulge, and experience an atmosphere of leisure and discovery.
The interiors are rich in handcrafted details, showcasing not just the beauty of artistry, but also its longevity. Handwoven brocade panels, hand-painted miniature drawings, antique mirrors, and crystal Vox Populi chandeliers from the south of France carry forward themes of confluence, craft, and connection to the past.
Drawing from the original gardens’ tranquility, the space welcomes guests with a waterway and fountain that invites serenity, setting the tone for a visit to this modern sanctuary. The fountain divides the space into distinct “baghs,” each telling a story of refined lifestyle — entertaining, living, dining, gifting, beauty, and style.
The zenana, an intimate upper-level retreat, evokes the romance of royal salons and traditions of adornment, with delicate muslin curtains enveloping our selection of handcrafted apparel, beauty, and fragrance. Soft music, a curated playlist, the signature Isfahan fragrance, and custom florals offer a contemporary expression of our eternal inspiration — the sensorial delights of paradise gardens.
Living Heritage: A Tribute to Rare Craft
The Gallery at Chahar Bagh presents a specially commissioned and curated collection of heirlooms in collaboration with artisans who sustain India’s living craft heritage, for the discerning eye of connoisseurs and patrons.
This is a continuation of Good Earth’s 30-year legacy of patronage of India’s finest crafts and the hands behind them, sustaining not only their skills but entire communities. Each piece is an ode to the poetry of materials, the mastery of hand, and the endurance of living traditions.
Highlights:
- Jewelled Inlay Objects: A continuation of Mughal parchin kari traditions, with objects inlaid
with stones like lapis, agate, and turquoise. - Crystal Craftsmanship: A refined collection of crystal cups, bowls, and trays inspired by
Sasanian and Mughal royal objects, symbolising clarity and purity - Kani Shawls: Woven over months using centuries-old techniques, these cashmere shawls
revive the delicate Khatrast patterns and buta motifs of the royal ateliers. - Handcrafted Wall Panels: Tussar silk tapestries inspired by the Tree of Life, with patchwork
details of ajrakh, gold foil, hand block prints, and luminous brocades
Design Collections Exclusive to Chahar Bagh Textiles
- Mehrunissa: A masterful bed linen collection crafted with 120 hand-carved blocks and 15
colours, inspired by an 18th-century kanat (tent hanging). - Calicut: Chintz-inspired bed linen with romantic scalloped edges, featuring intricate block
print designs of lilies, roses, and pomegranates in eight colours. - Jehaan: Handwoven silk brocades inspired by a 17th-century brocade fragment, crafted
with weavers in Beneras using a seven-colour weft twill for a subtle iridescence.
Dining
- Eskander: Fine-dining collection with 950 purity platinum detailing and intricate layered
borders, inspired by Silk Route motifs and royal court grandeur. - Imperial Agra: Dinner service inspired by the pietra dura florals of the Taj Mahal, with
motifs drawn from imperial tents and frescoes of Agra. - Tea Traditions: Aperitif glasses with painterly motifs and 24k gold accents evoke jewelled
glasses traditionally used for mint tea, paired with a brass samovar reminiscent of
Kashmir kahwa vessels.
Decor - Esmeralda: Sculptural candelabras in rock crystal, Belgian crystal, and brass, each leaf
individually cast and welded to showcase intricate handwork. - Nargis: Hand-painted papier-mâché décor in Kashmiri naqashi tradition, featuring soft,
fluid nargis blooms with 24-carat gold highlights.
Bespoke Luxury
Chahar Bagh redefines luxury as lived and personal. Every object, detail, and design reflects a sensibility rooted in India’s heritage, brought to life for today’s discerning audience and hand-selected by founder and creative director Anita Lal.
Chahar Bagh introduces a renewed vision for retail, where thoughtful service, timeless craft, and sensory detail come together in a space of quiet refinement. With bespoke offerings and personalised rituals woven into every touchpoint, it reimagines the store as a place of discovery and connection – inviting guests to linger, connect, and rediscover the joy of craftsmanship and living traditions.
