Love That Design
March 03, 2026
Lesha Fernando, Associate at HBA Dubai, on good hospitality design, responsible leadership, and enduring legacy
In this extensive feature with Love That Design, Lesha Fernando, Associate at HBA Dubai, reflects on the start of her creative journey, her two decades in hospitality design, and her renewed focus on crafting emotionally immersive, culturally grounded and wellness-driven environments that deliver sustained performance over time.
As Lesha explains: “Hospitality is one of the most complex design fields, operating at the intersection of emotion, experience and performance. You are not simply designing spaces: you are shaping memories, rituals and moments of escape.”
