"Conceptualized by New York’s Charlap Hyman and Herrero, which built Salon 24 and Tina Kim Gallery in New York, the gallery was 'Dubai-nised' says Alexander, by Omar Ghafour of Lightspace Design. Leila, whose gallery has been a regular participant at the Art Dubai and Abu Dhabi Art fairs, says the idea for a space in the region solidified seven years ago."