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N53 Skyline Cigar Lounge
by Bergman Design House

N53 Skyline Cigar Lounge

by Bergman Design House

Shortlisted: Bar/Club/Lounge - Global Award

The International Hotel & Property Awards 2026

Bergman Design House

Bergman Design House has completed N53 Skyline Cigar Lounge and Rare Spirits, a refined interior sanctuary suspended high above Dubai within the iconic One&Only One Za’abeel development. Conceived as a destination experience rather than a conventional cigar lounge, the project reflects Bergman Design House’s ability to craft emotionally resonant spaces rooted in narrative, ritual, and modern luxury.

Set within The Link, the dramatic horizontal structure connecting the twin towers of One Za’abeel, N53 occupies a privileged position overlooking the city’s skyline. Elevated far above the streets below, the lounge immediately establishes a sense of escape and exclusivity. Bergman Design House approached the project with the intention of transforming movement into arrival, ensuring the experience feels cinematic, immersive, and quietly powerful from the moment guests enter.

The interior is designed as an intimate open plan environment, carefully zoned to balance privacy and social connection. Seating clusters, cigar display and retail areas, and curated bar moments flow seamlessly through the space, all oriented toward uninterrupted skyline views. A discreet speakeasy style VIP humidor provides an additional layer of exclusivity for VVIP guests, reinforcing the lounge’s sense of rarity and discretion.

Bergman Design House
Bergman Design House

At the heart of the design lies a deep respect for craft and cultural narrative. Bergman Design House anchored the interior with a central marquetry artwork inspired by falconry, a powerful symbol of precision, heritage, and prestige within the region. This tradition is reinterpreted through a contemporary lens, allowing cultural references to feel relevant and refined rather than literal.

Rich materials, intimate proportions, and meticulous detailing combine to create a timeless atmosphere where evenings unfold with quiet sophistication. Through N53, Bergman Design House delivers a destination that seamlessly merges heritage, storytelling, and modern luxury, transforming a cigar lounge into an elevated experiential retreat above the city.

Interior Designer: Bergman Design House

Hotel Group: One&Only Resorts by Kerzner International

Photography: Vigo Jansons

Bergman Design House has been shortlisted for Bar/Club/Lounge – Global Award in The International Hotel & Property Awards 2026.

Bergman Design House
Bergman Design House

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