Ziyad - Design Director
ZIYAD PA / DESIGN DIRECTOR Status: online · Dubai
// Experiential design · 20+ years

Turning brand strategy into spaces people remember.

Mall seasons, tourism activations, trade show stands and brand pavilions across the Gulf, from first concept to the day the doors open.

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Status
Available · freelance + full-time
Role
Design Director
Base
Dubai, UAE
Experience
20+ years
Mode
Brief → concept → build
Objective
Make brands walkable

My work

Clients

From the portfolio

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Behance, Oct 2026
20+
Years in practice
13,762
Project views
559
Appreciations
2014
On Behance since

Contact

Channel open

I'm open to freelance projects and full-time roles. The quickest way to reach me is the message box below.

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Ziyad PA
25.2048° N, 55.2708° E
Dubai · © 2026
// FILE A-01 OF 13 · Seasonal installation

Ramadan & Eid Decor

Gold laser-cut lattice pavilions, lanterns and arches for Ramadan and Eid, lit from within and set into the mall's themed courts.

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Venue
Ibn Battuta Mall
Type
Seasonal installation
Images
16
Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 1Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 2Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 3Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 4Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 5Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 6Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 7Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 8Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 9Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 10Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 11Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 12Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 13Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 14Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 15Ramadan & Eid Decor, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 16
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Summer Events and ActivationsOpen →
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// FILE A-02 OF 13 · Tourism activation

Summer Events and Activations

A multi-zone mall stand covering AlUla, Aseer, the Red Sea and an esports corner, with a bubbling aquarium wall and a branded welcome counter.

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Venue
Saudi Tourism Authority
Type
Tourism activation
Images
10
Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 1Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 2Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 3Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 4Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 5Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 6Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 7Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 8Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 9Summer Events and Activations, Saudi Tourism Authority, view 10
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Experience Abu Dhabi RoadshowOpen →
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// FILE A-03 OF 13 · Tourism roadshow

Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow

A summer set with a race-car simulator, submarine, surf wave and Summer Pass doors, followed by a winter set built around Al Ain Oasis.

Venue
Abu Dhabi tourism
Type
Tourism roadshow
Images
7
Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 1Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 2Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 3Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 4Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 5Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 6Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow, Abu Dhabi tourism, view 7
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Winter Festive MarketOpen →
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// FILE A-04 OF 13 · Seasonal market

Winter Festive Market

A winter market on the creek with timber chalets, a giant lit tree, Santa's Grotto, a light-up reindeer and snowman, and lawn seating.

Venue
Dubai Festival City
Type
Seasonal market
Images
10
Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 1Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 2Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 3Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 4Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 5Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 6Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 7Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 8Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 9Winter Festive Market, Dubai Festival City, view 10
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Chinese Golden WeekOpen →
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// FILE A-05 OF 13 · Seasonal installation

Chinese Golden Week

A pagoda pavilion with red maple trees, gold coins and a carved lattice fence, set beside the Dubai Mall waterfall.

Venue
The Dubai Mall
Type
Seasonal installation
Images
7
Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 1Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 2Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 3Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 4Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 5Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 6Chinese Golden Week, The Dubai Mall, view 7
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Eid Al EtihadOpen →
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// FILE A-06 OF 13 · Seasonal installation

Eid Al Etihad

A UAE National Day activity court in terracotta-orange panels, with easels, carrom and horse-race tables and displays of traditional instruments.

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Venue
Ibn Battuta Mall
Type
Seasonal installation
Images
7
Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 1Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 2Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 3Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 4Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 5Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 6Eid Al Etihad, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 7
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MDLBEAST RoadshowOpen →
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// FILE A-07 OF 13 · Roadshow truck

MDLBEAST Roadshow

A black promo truck with an open DJ stage, fold-out deck and boarding steps, wrapped in Winter is Alive graphics.

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Venue
Dubai
Type
Roadshow truck
Images
4
MDLBEAST Roadshow, Dubai, view 1MDLBEAST Roadshow, Dubai, view 2MDLBEAST Roadshow, Dubai, view 3MDLBEAST Roadshow, Dubai, view 4
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Eid Al Adha GamingOpen →
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// FILE A-08 OF 13 · Gaming pavilion

Eid Al Adha Gaming

VERSUS 2.0, a steel-and-mesh gaming pavilion with neon edges, a giant controller, arcade cabinets and a racing seat.

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Venue
Ibn Battuta Mall
Type
Gaming pavilion
Images
8
Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 1Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 2Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 3Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 4Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 5Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 6Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 7Eid Al Adha Gaming, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 8
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AstroLab 2.0Open →
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// FILE A-09 OF 13 · Kids learning stand

AstroLab 2.0

A space-themed learning stand with orbit rings overhead, a galaxy floor, rocket and astronaut props, and hands-on workshops.

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Venue
Ibn Battuta Mall
Type
Kids learning stand
Images
5
AstroLab 2.0, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 1AstroLab 2.0, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 2AstroLab 2.0, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 3AstroLab 2.0, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 4AstroLab 2.0, Ibn Battuta Mall, view 5
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Festive DecorOpen →
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// FILE A-10 OF 13 · Festive installation

Festive Decor

A pastel gingerbread house guarded by two nutcrackers, with a wavy floor, picket-fence seating and a Santa throne.

Venue
Circle Mall
Type
Festive installation
Images
5
Festive Decor, Circle Mall, view 1Festive Decor, Circle Mall, view 2Festive Decor, Circle Mall, view 3Festive Decor, Circle Mall, view 4Festive Decor, Circle Mall, view 5
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Chinese New YearOpen →
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// FILE A-11 OF 13 · Seasonal installation

Chinese New Year

A pagoda-style gate under a giant cherry-blossom tree, hung with wish tags, gold coins, lanterns and Chinese knots.

Venue
Dubai Marina Mall
Type
Seasonal installation
Images
3
Chinese New Year, Dubai Marina Mall, view 1Chinese New Year, Dubai Marina Mall, view 2Chinese New Year, Dubai Marina Mall, view 3
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YouTube ActivationOpen →
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// FILE A-12 OF 13 · Brand activation

YouTube Activation

A red rounded-rectangle play-button structure with a video wall, a counter and a wood-floor stage.

Venue
VIDXB
Type
Brand activation
Images
1
YouTube Activation, VIDXB, view 1
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Epson RoadshowOpen →
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// FILE A-13 OF 13 · Roadshow stand

Epson Roadshow

A shipping container opened into a home-cinema stand, with a stadium mural, projector screen, recliners and football bean bags.

Venue
Pop-up container
Type
Roadshow stand
Images
7
Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 1Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 2Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 3Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 4Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 5Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 6Epson Roadshow, Pop-up container, view 7
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Ramadan & Eid DecorOpen →
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