Maaida Noor

Award-winning artist and creative director working within a variety of styles in Islamic art.

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ABOUT MAAIDA

Sanctuary in Every Brushstroke

Maaida merges traditional influences from the Muslim world with contemporary watercolour techniques. She lends her hand to projects with Christian Dior, Al Jazeera, and a multitude of brands around the globe—from bespoke Arabic calligraphy to murals.

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A woman in black stands in front of a large, colorful Moroccan-zellige tile mosaic with intricate geometric patterns.
Brand Collaborations

Trusted Collaborators

Maaida partners with brands and institutions to bring a slice of the Muslim world to the globe.

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Close-up of a Dior perfume bottle labeled 'Old Rosewood' with decorative Arabic script on the glass.

Christian Dior

Packaging design for the historic maison that defines femininity.

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Hand holding a pink Creed Spring Flower perfume bottle with floral decorations in the background.

Creed

Personalised bottles for the storied Anglo-French perfumer.

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Close-up of a Christian Dior Oud Rosewood perfume bottle with gold Arabic calligraphy on the glass.Four Memo Paris perfume bottles with colorful artistic labels arranged diagonally on a patterned surface alongside colored pens and printed artwork.Hand holding a pink Creed Spring Flower perfume bottle with a floral background and two more pink bottles in a lit display case.Hand holding a bottle of Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate serum.
Flat lay of five decorative perfume bottles with gold caps and colorful labels, set on a patterned fabric background with scattered artist markers and illustrated cards.

Memo Paris

Packaging design for a Parisian fragrance house that reimagines travels as scents.

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Hand holding a bottle of Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate serum.

Lancôme

Delicate calligraphy for the juggernaut French fragrance and cosmetics house.

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Brand Collaborations

Trusted Collaborators

Maaida partners with brands and institutions to bring a slice of the Muslim world to the globe.

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Modern living room with textured armchairs, metallic round coffee tables, artistic wall panel, and built-in shelves with decorative items.

Four Seasons Hotel Madinah

Maaida lent her expertise as an artist to consult the Four Seasons Hotel on a cohesive direction for interior design.

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A woman artist painting a colorful mural on a wall while being filmed by a professional video camera.

Al Jazeera

The definitive broadcaster of the Middle East invited Maaida to design and paint a mural commemorating ten years of the Arab Spring.

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Close-up of a Dior Paris perfume bottle featuring gold Arabic calligraphy and decorative white dots on amber glass.

Christian Dior

Maaida is a long-time collaborator for brand activations and customised packaging.

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Four Seasons Hotel Madinah

Maaida lent her expertise as an artist to consult for this hotelier’s location in a historic city.

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Al Jazeera

The definitive broadcaster of the Middle East invited Maaida to design and paint a mural commemorating ten years of the Arab Spring.

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Christian Dior

Maaida is a long-time collaborator for brand activations and customised packaging.

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The Date Project

Simple gift for noble cause. Syria and Palestine date boxes feature vibrant watercolors, supporting Ramadan charity work worldwide.

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Mirzam Chocolate Makers

Celebrating Eid with spice and chocolate. Dubai chocolatier's Spice Route-inspired packaging features geometric patterns in warm tones.

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A Defined Lineage,
A Multitude of Expressions

Maaida's expertise lies in the breadth of artistic styles Islamic culture.

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Hexagonal mosaic artwork featuring colorful geometric shape and cross patterns framed by an ornate arch with gold and black details and surrounding vibrant Arabic calligraphy.

Geometry

Gold Arabic calligraphy of the word 'Allah' on a blue watercolor background with additional Arabic script below.

Arabic Calligraphy

Colorful Islamic illumination with floral and geometric patterns in gold, red, turquoise, and black on a white background.

Islamic Ilumination

Prints

Take Home a Piece of Heritage

Browse a curated selection of prints, perfect as part of any art collection, or as a thoughtful gift.

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The Compassionate Womb - Limited Edition Print
$199.00
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Layl - Giclée Print
$99.00
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Mahtab - Giclée Print
$99.00
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The Tranquility - Limited Edition Print
$199.00
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The Subtle One - Limited Edition Print
$199.00
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The Overseer - Limited Edition Print
$199.00
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Ya Ghaffar - Giclée Print
$99.00
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Your First Step into the World of Arabic Calligraphy

Dip your reed pen and dive into the world of Arabic calligraphy with Maaida in this Domestika course.

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Close-up of a hand using a calligraphy pen to write Arabic script on white paper.

Art Influences and Inspiration

Maaida shares her incredible journey around the world and her favourite sights along the way.

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Arched wooden door set within an intricately carved stone frame, surrounded by colorful tiled walls in traditional Islamic architectural style.
Woman in light pink traditional attire sitting on a patterned carpet with colorful stained glass light reflections on her and the walls.
Woman painting intricate blue and white patterns on the top of a small ceramic tagine pot.
Intricate Arabic calligraphy with elegant swirling strokes and dots forming a complex design.

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