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Dex Living

ClientDex Living
DisciplineHoliday Homes
LocationUAE
Year2025

Refined guest experiences. Consistent owner returns.

DexLiving was created as a dedicated holiday home brand within the DexSquared group, extending decades of luxury hospitality expertise into the premium short-term rental market. The challenge was to build a brand that positioned DexLiving as more than a property manager, creating a hospitality-first identity that delivers hotel-quality experiences for guests and trusted operational excellence for property owners.

The challenge

The premium holiday home market has grown rapidly, but much of the guest experience remains inconsistent. While luxury hotels are built on service standards, operational systems and attention to detail, many short-term rentals still feel transactional, fragmented and dependent on individual hosts.

DexSquared recognised an opportunity to create a new brand dedicated to premium holiday homes, bringing the structure, consistency and service culture of luxury hospitality into privately owned residences. The challenge was to develop a brand that would resonate equally with discerning property owners seeking a trusted operating partner and guests expecting a seamless, elevated stay.

The approach

DexLiving was positioned as a hospitality operator rather than a listing manager. Every element of the identity was designed to communicate confidence, refinement and operational excellence, from the restrained visual language and premium material palette to the photography direction inspired by boutique resorts and luxury residences.

The result is a timeless brand system that reflects the quality of the homes it represents while establishing DexLiving as a trusted premium operator across the UAE and future international markets.

The identity

The logo mark is an abstract sand dune form, inspired by the desert landscape of the UAE, where Dex Living is based. A refined wordmark and expressive display typography are balanced by clear, practical information across the guest experience.

01 / Logo lockup
Dex Living full logo lockup with symbol, wordmark and Holiday Homes descriptor

Shaped by the dunes. Rooted in place.

02 / Typography

Stay inspired. Live the journey.

Neue Haas GroteskRegular

The colour palette

Emerald and Sand Dune form the core pairing. Onyx provides depth and contrast, while Pure White keeps information clear and open.

  • Emerald#22433A
  • Sand Dune#F5CD95
  • Onyx#070E0C
  • Pure White#FFFFFF
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