Andalusia Group brings Dubai to Rome through RE KEY: Italy 2025

From 10 to 12 September, Andalusia Group took part in RE KEY: Italy 2025 as an Access Key Sponsor. This placed the company at the forefront as Dubai’s official real estate representative. They presented before delegations from more than forty countries, including promoting their new initiative, Bottega Italy.

A global gathering in an architectural landmark

The event was hosted at La Lanterna di Fuksas, one of Rome’s most recognised contemporary landmarks. It was organised by the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). Beyond investment sessions and one-on-one meetings, the program featured engagements with European institutions. It also included cultural activities such as private Vatican museum tours and exclusive dinners. This was an attempt to combine business networking with diplomacy and cultural exchange, highlighting the new Bottega Italy concept.

Launching Bottega: between craftsmanship and global identity

During the event, Andalusia unveiled its new residential concept, “Bottega.” Rooted in Italian craftsmanship and local materials, the brand aspires to merge heritage with modern living. Yet a critical question emerges. Can an architectural idea so deeply tied to a specific cultural identity truly become a “global” product without losing its essence? The Bottega Italy brand seeks to answer this challenge.

Leadership statement: commercial ambition vs. cultural challenge

Chairman and CEO Saleh Tabakh emphasised that the company’s presence goes beyond visibility. They aim for new markets and long-term partnerships. Still, the ambition faces a cultural test. How can an “Italian” concept be transplanted into cities like Dubai, Riyadh, or Istanbul? These are urban contexts shaped by entirely different social and architectural identities, putting Bottega Italy at the core of this cultural test.

Rapid expansion, but…

Andalusia has recorded remarkable growth of 600% in recent years. They expanded into markets such as Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Turkey. Yet expansion alone does not guarantee the success of a new architectural identity like Bottega Italy. The global property market is becoming increasingly sensitive to questions of local identity and cultural authenticity. This makes any “global lifestyle” concept subject to scrutiny.

Between ambition and authenticity

The ultimate success of “Bottega” will depend on Andalusia’s ability to transform Italian inspiration into an authentic architectural product. It must become more than just another branded lifestyle. The real question is whether the group can strike a balance between commercial ambition and architectural identity. Or, does “Bottega” risk joining a growing list of generic globalised concepts?

✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight

The report on Andalusia Group’s participation at RE KEY: Italy 2025 introduces the “Bottega” concept. It is positioned as a fusion of Italian craftsmanship with globally scalable living strategies. The imagery suggests a reliance on material authenticity and cultural references. This reflects a broader trend toward material expression and identity-driven design. Yet a key question arises: can a model so rooted in Italian context be meaningfully adapted to cities such as Dubai or Riyadh without losing contextual relevance? Despite this challenge, the initiative succeeds in opening dialogue on sustainability and cultural identity within contemporary real estate projects, with Bottega Italy leading the way.

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