Like the sprawling continents united by The Ark we connect people of diverse cultures and perspectives in beautiful spaces, from the rustic to the luxurious.
We believe there’s beauty in standing out.
Drawing inspiration from the natural world, our team of florists, designers, and event planners create stunning spaces for celebrations of all sizes. Rustic villas, high-end hotels, sprawling seascapes—any venue can be our canvas. The end result? An unforgettable event that channels your unique vision and challenges your notions of what’s possible.
Prepare to be swept away.
The Ark is led by Leena Murthy, a visionary entrepreneur and certified master florist. After establishing The Absolute Journey, a successful luxury travel company, Leena began planning weddings for her clients. With a newfound passion for floristry, she enrolled in Philippa Craddock Academy in London. There she studied floral artistry, mechanics, and techniques with the goal of better understanding her subject and producing gorgeous floral designs and installations.
Now, Leena is combining her expertise in the travel, wedding, and floral industries to bring a fresh approach to event planning in the UAE. Driven by a desire to create the very best for her clients, she is thrilled to bring your celebrations to life in breathtaking spaces worthy of your special moments. With Leena as creative director, you can watch your dreams—no matter how ambitious—become reality.
Captured in action, Leena Murthy is the driving force that turns your dreams into realities. From carefully selecting each bloom to overseeing the final touches of an event setup, she ensures every detail is picture-perfect. These candid moments reflect the dedication and artistry that define The Ark.
Leena Murthy isn't just an event planner — she's a creative visionary. With a background spanning luxury travel and master-level floristry, Leena brings multifaceted expertise that sets The Ark apart. Her leadership ensures that your event is nothing short of extraordinary.
No two events should ever be alike. Driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection, Leena personalizes each occasion to mirror your unique aspirations. The result is a celebration that has been tailored to perfection and truly belongs to you.
Blending her expertise in travel, weddings, and floral artistry, Leena and her team bring a unique, holistic approach to event planning. This fusion of industries creates an unparalleled event experience, turning each celebration into a masterpiece of intricate details and global influences.
“The purest form of creativity is creativity for its own sake and not creativity molded toward the fulfillment of a goal. To keep ourselves honest with our craft, we like to indulge in creating abstract pieces that showcase the extent of the possibilities that lie at our fingertips.”
- Leena Murthy
The Ark's story begins with a simple truth: excellence isn't negotiable when you're creating someone's most treasured moments.
My path started in luxury travel, quietly crafting extraordinary journeys for the world's most discerning travelers. But everything changed during one transformative visit to the Netherlands. Standing among those breathtaking florals, I knew instantly—Indian celebrations deserved this level of artistry. That moment of clarity became Foglia d'Oro.
What happened next felt beautifully inevitable. Clients who trusted us with their travels began asking us to design their celebrations. Then their homes. Each expansion wasn't calculated—it was organic, driven by relationships, and the desire to create complete experiences.
I believe in earning the right to excellence. That's why I pursued master florist certification under Philippa Craddock and studied interior design at Parsons in New York. When you're entrusted with people's most important moments, anything less than mastery feels like betrayal.
Experience teaches us, but curiosity keeps us growing. From our studios in Dubai and India, we now create across continents, weaving global inspiration with deeply personal touches.
Four disciplines. One promise: we'll honor what matters most to you by creating something extraordinary together.
"As the world accelerates into digital precision, the human soul quietly aches for something no algorithm can deliver – the irreplaceable warmth of authentic connection. I am part of this ecosystem too, and I understand this longing deeply. In celebration, we find our sanctuary. Here, in these designed moments, we remember what it means to be magnificently, unapologetically human."
This understanding guides and shapes everything I create.
Every design has one job: make people feel at home, regardless of where the event takes place- a hall, an outdoor lawn, a glass marquee, a destination resort. Make old traditions meet modernity to feel alive again. Make everyone leave thinking,”That was something special.”
Simple. Human. Real.
That’s the work.
- Leena Murthy
Creative Director & Founder
The Ark Lifetsyle
We create moments that matter. Every celebration begins with understanding your story, then we craft experiences that honor your journey while creating new memories worth treasuring.
We bring spaces to life through botanical artistry. Whether suspended from ceilings, anchoring floors, or floating in mid-air, our installations transform any environment into something extraordinary.
We make the impossible accessible. Through our carefully cultivated global network, we open doors to exclusive venues—from Mediterranean yachts to historic palaces to lakeside villas.
We are a family of creators united by one shared passion: bringing extraordinary visions to life.
Our team brings together the best talent from around the world—visionary designers, sound and light engineers who craft perfect atmospheres, seamless production specialists, and floral designers from the Netherlands who bring European botanical artistry to every creation.
Each member was chosen not just for their technical brilliance, but for something deeper: they understand that our work becomes part of your most treasured memories.
We're craftspeople, artists, and dreamers who know exactly how to make dreams real.
When you work with The Ark, you're partnering with passionate specialists who genuinely care about your vision.
This is our calling. This is how we create magic together.
We work on a limited number of projects each year to ensure every detail receives the attention it deserves.
If you have a celebration, space, or vision you'd like to bring to life, we’d be honoured to begin the conversation.
