From Damascus to Abu Dhabi: A young keeper of stories builds a world of antiques
Abu Dhabi: There is a sound Youssef Akram Fahsa has been carrying for most of his life, and it is not music. It is water. Water falling slowly, without any hurry, into the stone basin of a fountain in the middle of a courtyard in Old Damascus. The sky is the only ceiling there. Jasmine climbs the walls as if it owns them, and green leaves lean out of old pots toward the light. In the ard diar…
Abu Dhabi is a city where stories are born, and one such story is that of Youssef Akram Fahsa. At 26, he has built a world of antiques in a small shop on Mina Port. The city, with its refined people, offers a psychological comfort that reminds him of his hometown, Damascus. Youssef carries with him the sound of water from his childhood fountain, a constant reminder of his roots.
He has transformed this world of antiques into his own kingdom, where he polishes vintage watches, lines them up like exhibits, and shares their dignity. His journey started in Syria, where he was a carpentry apprentice, learning the value of patience and craftsmanship. After the war, he built his own shop in Abu Dhabi, a place where he breathes the history of antiques.
His story is one of resilience, patience, and a deep love for craftsmanship that transcends borders.
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