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Khuan Chew is a name synonymous with the design of the Burj Al Arab. Her company, KCA International, boasts projects spread across multiple continents. However, not many know that design was Chew’s second career, and that as a child, she was groomed for a career in music, training as a pianist. We chat with this multi-talented, iconic (yet an incredible introvert), queen of luxury about her life, passions, career and future plans.

A modern and contemporary development, this new beachfront development integrates a hotel branded by premium luxury five-star Address Hotels & Resorts, fully serviced apartments, and luxury residences within an iconic 77-storey architectural marvel, with interiors created by KCA International.

Go inside the Burj Al Arab as London-based designer Khuan Chew shares her journey of designing one of the most striking designs in the Gulf featured in the April Issue of Emirates Woman Magazine.

Identity magazine brought together a selected group of leading interior designers and thought leaders, specializing in the hospitality and residential sectors. We asked these experts to offer insights into the emerging trends in high-end interiors in 2024.

Envisioned by KCA International, JW Marriott Istanbul Marmara Sea is a five-star hotel offering a seaside location within the Sea Pearl complex. With 201 guestrooms and suites, the hotel displays a diverse collection of restaurants and bars, as well as a spa offering luxurious holistic treatments.

KCA International received the prestigious Award for "Best Hotel Concept of the Year" for The Chedi Hotel at Wadi Safar in KSA, at the Commercial Interior Design Hospitality Awards 2024.

Founder and Owner of KCA International, Khuan Chew, was honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award at GHT (Global Hospitality Talk, Singapore 2024), celebrating her remarkable impact on the world of design and hospitality.