Vera Dieckmann

Vera Dieckmann is a German architect, entrepreneur, and creative leader recognized for her contemporary approach to luxury interiors and experiential design. As the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of XO Atelier, she leads a multidisciplinary design studio known for creating refined, emotionally driven spaces across hospitality, residential, retail, and lifestyle sectors throughout the Middle East and internationally.

With more than two decades of international experience, Vera has built a reputation for combining architectural precision with artistic storytelling. Originally trained in Germany, her background in architecture and engineering continues to shape her holistic design philosophy, where spatial experience, materiality, atmosphere, and human connection are treated as inseparable elements of the design process. Her work reflects a careful balance between bold contemporary aesthetics and timeless elegance, creating environments that feel both sophisticated and deeply personal.

Founded in Dubai, XO Atelier has rapidly established itself as one of the region’s most distinctive boutique design studios. Under Vera’s leadership, the practice has delivered a growing portfolio of high-end hospitality, F&B, commercial, and luxury residential projects, with a strong emphasis on bespoke detailing, curated experiences, and contextual sensitivity. Projects associated with the studio include The Grey, Society, Maison de Rose, and Toplum, each reflecting the studio’s commitment to immersive and experience-led design.

Beyond project work, Vera has become an influential voice within the international design community through speaking engagements, industry recognition, and editorial features. XO Atelier has been featured in Architectural Digest’s Top 50 Middle East & Africa list, while Vera herself continues to be recognised as one of the region’s leading creative figures shaping the future of contemporary interior design and luxury hospitality experiences.