She is not only a very charming person gifted with the amazing Arab features and brilliant eyes.
Ofcourse it is easy to be impressed by her elegant femininity and rafinesse.
But just after few words of a introduction and small talk I can immediately observe that I have in front of me a very determined lady who knows perfectly what she wants, not only for today but for the next 5 years.
Wedad Al Kaabi belongs to one of the most respected old rooted families of UAE.
She knows exactly how important is to keep the family values alive, even in the smallest details.
Her home is a real Oasis of elegance. Permanently looking for perfection, Wedad isn’t just the lady of the house welcoming a guest for a coffee.
She is leading her home with highest demand, observing every single corner, painting, oeuvre d’art, the mirrors or the tea cups in the same time.
«I love perfection - I’m studying since many years interior design, and what before was my hobby today is actually my main business», tells me Wedad, Founder member of the elitists The Arts Club Dubai and Capital Club Dubai.

No wonder she is already very well connected and very well known especially in UK, Spain and Lebanon where she successfully gave her native talent, ambition and delicate touch in many architectural projects starting from furniture, to every single piece of art.

She loves fashion, very obviously, but not in the commercial way, as many of the richest people of her society.
«I admire fashion as art and I’m buying only unique pieces, I am a collector and I love what is really precious and valuable over the time».
I observe her Pearl Haute couture Abaya deux pieces and her marvelous self created jewelry but more than this glamorous appearance what I really observe is her tenacity and strong Will to achieve the best in her business field. 

Asking her what kind of business can she develop in UAE she responds immediately somehow very proud : «You know, these days we, men, women, we can develop everything we have in our mind.
We are living in a country where the personal aspiration is very respected.
We are blessed with very modern Rulers and they really love to see Emirati women working and achieving their personal targets.
My generation is very busy in the work sector, educational, social, business and many fields actually».
Wedad is very enthusiastic speaking about the Emirati leadership and I can easily observe her attachment from the first steps entering her overwhelming office at the skyline : in a special place, in a brilliant spot light, surrounded by delicate music sounds and Oriental fragrances created by Mariam AL Shemmari, here I can see the three great leader’s pictures engraved in a gorgeous piece of art : His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum.

Without asking her I can hear Wedad’s response : Here my two great Inspirations.
At home in her splendid villa near the sea or at her skyline office, between the 2 worlds of Arab romantic times and the high tech superpower of nowadays Dubai, here she is, Wedad Al Kaabi, entrepreneur, art collectionar, Interior designer, photographer and femme d’esprit making the best version of herself.

Wedad Al Kaabi describes herself as Entrepreneur with a special feeling for art and jewelry creation.
I’m asking her what exactly is much more important to her: interior design or jewelry design?  

She seems to find herself still middle of a journey of self discovery, with self confidence and big emotions. I can see her different interior design projects accomplished in so many countries and fancy style locations like Marbella or London.
In the same time I can easily discover her natural talent and sensibility in jewelry designing.
Her favorite pieces, necklaces, rings, collars, bracelets are related to her own Emirati roots and heritage.

Her creations are unique or limited edition just for very special people.
I’m asking her why limited edition and not a large collection? She responds frankly: Because I’m creating jewelry just for the ones who are ready to understand our Emirati heritage and our own Spirituality.
With my jewelry I wish to bring my Emirati cultural message spreading the beauty of our traditions worldwide.
Very much admired, always invited as special Vip guest at private events and business trips by Chaumet, Bulgari or Cartier, being the famous owner of the unique piece of Gucci engraved with Dubai name, Wedad is already a Star of the European red carpet society.
Today, surrounded by her best friends she shows me how to work and learn perfectly in the same time. No wonder that she is so much successful.
«Tell me who your friends are and I’m telling you who you are» she says
smiling at me.
Yes, I’m lucky to meet in this amazing Dubai some of the most active ladies from different countries united under the same motto: Business is the Art bringing together Beauty and Spirit. 

Dr. Basma AL Rowaily, Saudi physician with a large palette of activities in the medical and spiritual fields is leading very successful a clinic in Dubai.
Suzy Salman, the elegant Syrian lady based in Dubai, entrepreneur, a treasure of information about antique art, a real mentor for the ones interested to learn the sense of living classy making a difference between the artificial and original values. 

Dalila Hammoud, a marvelous Algerian - British lady, proud mother of the very promising artist Maya Hammoud , her daughter, is telling me stories about the future exhibitions in London or Dubai, and, Yes, I will be there to applaud and support Maya... So here we are in the, middle of Wedad’s splendidly decorated (of course her signature as decorator!!) fine address office, admiring Raouf Meftah’s Arab calligraphic paintings, speaking about art, life, about us, dreams, future projects.

I am so much lucky to meet around a table in a single day, so many beautiful persons, from so many countries, and, Yes, this is actually Dubai- place of marvelous encounters.
The metropolitan, cosmopolitan , superb territory of all dreams and visions.
Here we are, Germans, Saudi, Tunisian, Algerian, British, Syrian, French, Greek nationals welcomed by a gorgeous Emirati lady, giving us the most beautiful feeling : to be «at home». When I’m writing about Wedad Al Kaabi, I’m writing about an entire generation of women inspired by the two great Mohammed : Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The history continues as life goes on with marvelous surprises.

This is UAE, the land of the legendary Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan - nothing is impossible and nothing is too fast.
Back to Wedad ‘s magical home terrace, surrounded by the most beautifully colored sunset, with a view flowing between sea and sky, I suddenly understand the Emirati way of life : high tech, high speed, high glamour, with big portion of calm, dolce far niente, dolce vita with peace of mind and love in heart. 

Sagesse is the Key to Success.

Monica Mergiu