New York interior designer Patrick Gallagher to establish presence in Dubai

"Dubai - and the UAE - is leading the way as a global trailblazer, particularly in the art and property industries. This is not just a regional influence, Dubai has firmly established itself as an international hotspot," said Patrick Gallagher, Principal, Patrick Gallagher Decoratives & Design.

"This emirate has an irresistible verve and energy, one which often reminds me of New York City. It's progressive and interesting. Dubai differs from NYC in that it's a young city, it's developing at a very fast rate and that in itself is a very exciting and attractive proposition for PG D&D."

As a high-end interior design firm, PG D&D specialises in personal client attention to achieve the desired aesthetic, while maintaining the balance and comfort in each room created. Additionally, PG D&D is uniquely positioned as an authority on antiques and fine art, providing its clients with the finest and most reputable objects.

As a graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Patrick Gallagher brings more than 30 years of design industry experience to Dubai. His impressive client portfolio includes the New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Ralph Lauren and S.T. Dupont.

Gallagher started out as an independent design consultant providing art direction and styling services. Gallagher then moved on to become Director of Visual Merchandising for F. Schumacher & Co. where he was instrumental in designing the company's first furniture collection as well as developing an antiques and accessories collection. After establishing F. Schumacher & Co. as a fashion forward firm, Gallagher moved on to establish Patrick Gallagher Decoratives & Design in 1993.

As co-founder of the Giotto Fund, an art investor fund, and the Chairman of the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust of England, Gallagher has an extensive European network. This experience has allowed his clients unparalleled access to some of the world's most prestigious and knowledgeable authorities in fine art and antiques, providing them with exquisite design, authenticity reassurance and quality guarantees of piece purchases.

"PG D&D's clients experience a very unique and bespoke service," continued Gallagher. "My mandate is to discover our client's personality and ensure that the interiors we provide for them are inherently reflective of their traits."

"PG D&D has long-established relationships with Europe's finest art and antique dealers and our clients reap the benefits of these relationships. I frequently take clients with me on trips to Paris and London, where they enjoy discovering the best that Europe has to offer and more importantly, receive exclusive access to the continent's most highly sought-after art and interior furnishings."

Patrick Gallagher will be coming to Dubai this month to finalise the details of his firm's local launch and will also be meeting with clients to officially cement the arrival of PG D&D in the Middle East.