Maha LABRIDI

Renovation & Interior Design Lead

About

My work sits at the intersection of space, material, and experience. Operating between the UAE and Morocco, I focus on projects that combine spatial transformation, cultural craftsmanship, and hospitality insight — bridging renovation, sourcing, and operational strategy. With experience across residential design, cross-border artisanal procurement, and boutique hospitality, I approach each project holistically — considering not only how a space looks, but how it functions and how it is lived. I am particularly interested in projects that merge architectural thinking with authenticity, material depth, and long-term value

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Furniture

Skill

Interior Design, Renovation, Sourcing, Craftsmanship, Artisanal Products, Product Acquisitions, Retail Sales, Home Decor, Petroleum, Energy, Procurement, Business Development, Management, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Oil & Gas, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Trading, Analysis

Experience

Renovation & Interior Design Lead

MLW Interiors

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lead renovation and interior design projects across residential and commercial sectors in the UAE. Scope includes spatial reconfiguration, design development, material strategy, and project coordination from concept to execution.

Founder & Project Manager | Artisanal Product Sourcing & Supply Chain Services

Afouss Project Management Services

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lead sourcing and procurement of interior artisanal products for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects across the UAE and wider region. Manage supplier relationships, custom production, quality control, and cross-border logistics — integrating handcrafted materials into renovation and interior design works. Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure material authenticity, timely delivery, and seamless coordination.

Founder

Afouss Project Management Services

2020-2 - 2024-8 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Moroccan artisanal sourcing and procurement brand connecting master craftsmen with international markets. Specialising in the curation and custom development of authentic handmade furniture and décor for residential and commercial interior projects. Ensuring quality, authenticity, and fair artisan partnerships while delivering bespoke solutions tailored to each client’s vision.

Hospitality Asset Owner

Riad Laith

2023-12 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Marrakech, Morocco

Oversee the development and operations of the guest house in the heart of Marrakech’s historic medina. Ensure guests experience an authentic Moroccan lifestyle through traditional architecture, local craftsmanship, regional cuisine, and the vibrant atmosphere of the surrounding souk district.

Business Originator

Nimex Petroleum Group

2013-12 - 2016-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Dubai, UAE

Petroleum Business Development in West and Central African markets. This includes deal origination at a senior level and ensuring that business relationships have continuity and sustainability. Core Skills: - Planing Customers Engagement; - Ensuring clear communication with counter parties; - Liaising with counter parties for regional tenders, product availability and deal execution; - Commercial analysis; - Sales and purchases of petroleum products. Since the market is predominantly French speaking, my role also involves translating deal information from french to either English or Arabic. I am a member of a multi-functional team that looks at the end to end deal structure for petroleum trades in the region, this includes deal economic evaluations, financing considerations, shipping considerations and contractual requirements.