SULTAN BIN RASHED AL DARMAKI

Co-founder and Chief Executive

1833 Members Club

With 16 years in Europe’s fashion industry, Sultan Bin Rashed Al Darmaki has become a pivotal force in bridging creative vision with industry insight, celebrated as the first Middle Eastern shoe designer with work housed at the V&A Museum. Since returning to the UAE, Sultan has worked to dismantle silos within the creative community, and in just a short period of time, he has cultivated a thriving ecosystem uniting artists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. His efforts have shaped one of the region’s most dynamic and fast-
growing collectives, championing a new era of collaboration, growth, and opportunity through 1833 Members
Club and its sister entity, 1833 Advisory, a consultancy rooted in cultural integrity and long-term impact. With a mandate to only take on projects that uplift the creative community or leave a lasting mark on the region, 1833 Advisory draws on the club’s diverse pool of talent
to deliver work that’s as meaningful as it is ambitious.