“The Sanctuary” by Ayah Al Bitar – All photos by Ayah Al Bitar.

Dubai 2017 – Saudi designer Ayah Al Bitar presents The Sanctuary, the ultimate prayer and meditation concept that also works as a practical storage kit in everyday vernacular routines.

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“The Sanctuary was born as a result of aiding situations in day-to-day lives; specifically developed to facilitate the pre-prayer routine.” Says Ayah Al Bitar. “Both men and women will not realize how much time and effort goes into finding storage solutions for pre-prayer until they meet ‘The Sanctuary’; everything in one place, all the time”.

The Sanctuary is made of stainless steel with different finishes, woods and acrylics. It is easy to pack, transport and assemble anywhere. Discreet and compact portable design for traditional and contemporary lifestyle.

Islamic prayer takes place five times a day and requires a timely routine that occurs before the praying begins. For example, men wearing the traditional clothing need to remove and hang the Ghotra without it getting wrinkled. They then have to replace all their items safely and finally find the prayer rug and Quran to start. This process is then reversed at the end of prayer to resume the daily routine.

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In summary, the main purpose of The Sanctuary is to advance practicality and save time during prayer prep. Ayah Al Bitar’s design creates a personal space, a sanctuary, to meditate or pray, customizable to anyone’s needs in terms of finishes and accessories. But not only for prayer. “The structure is also developed to progress yoga or Pilate’s routines or simply for day-to-day smart storage solutions in the home or office.” Comments the designer.

All photos: courtesy of Ayah Al Bitar.

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