JW

John Edward
Ward

Selected Highlights  ·  Dubai, UAE

John Edward Ward

25+ years crafting
extraordinary experiences

John Edward Ward is a seasoned Creative Director based in Dubai, with over 25 years of international experience and more than 15 years working in the Middle East. Throughout his time in the region, he has built a trusted network of local fabricators, suppliers, and production teams, delivering events, retail activations, and brand experiences for clients across luxury, fashion, lifestyle, and culture.

With a deep love for technology and a passion for innovation, John offers end-to-end creative and production services, from concept design and strategic planning through to fabrication and final execution.

He has led projects for globally recognised names including Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Jimmy Choo, NARS, Birkenstock, Ralph Lauren, Qiddiya and NEOM, blending bold ideas with meticulous detail to bring each brand's vision to life.

Creative Direction
Experiential Design
Events & Activations
Concept Design
Project Management
Retail Design
Visual Merchandising
Exhibition Design

Selected Works.
Countless stories.

Qiddiya Experience Centre

Qiddiya Experience Centre

NARS25 Project

NARS25 Project

Off-White × Jimmy Choo

Off-White × Jimmy Choo

ADGM Unity Park

ADGM Unity Park

Gemfields Activations

Gemfields Activations

Étoile Outlet Mall

Étoile Outlet Mall

Birkenstock Pop-Up

Birkenstock Pop-Up

NARS Studio 54

NARS Studio 54

NEOM Exhibition

NEOM Exhibition

Ralph Lauren Holiday

Ralph Lauren Holiday

ITL World ATM

ITL World ATM

Dubai Islands Beachtopia

Dubai Islands Beachtopia

Cocomelon Adventure

Cocomelon Adventure

Étoile la Boutique

Étoile la Boutique

Jimmy Choo × Bloomingdale's

Jimmy Choo × Bloomingdale's

Étoile Ramadan

Étoile Ramadan

New Murabba

New Murabba

Level Shoe District

Level Shoe District

ALM & ALW Unite Round

ALM & ALW Unite Round

Carolina Herrera × Net-A-Porter

Carolina Herrera × Net-A-Porter

Falcon Heritage

Falcon Heritage

Jimmy Choo Holiday Façade

Jimmy Choo Holiday Façade

Kuwait Towers Park

Kuwait Towers Park

Saudi Motorsport Awards

Saudi Motorsport Awards

Trusted by the world's
most prestigious brands

Chanel
Dior
Valentino
Jimmy Choo
NARS
Birkenstock
Ralph Lauren
Off-White
Carolina Herrera
Net-A-Porter
Gemfields
Qiddiya
NEOM
New Murabba
ADGM
ITL World
Cocomelon
Étoile
Tod's
Nakheel
Victoria's Secret
Bloomingdale's
Harvey Nichols
Chalhoub Group

Let's create
something together.

Based in Dubai, UAE  ·  Available for projects worldwide

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