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You might think you know Dubai, even if you haven’t been. But while some of the preconceptions hold true – skyscrapers and year-round sun abound – there is even more on offer in the city, across all sectors, as a new wave…

For a city built almost entirely within the past 40 years, you’d expect tip-top infrastructure and Dubai has happily obliged with a swift network of roads, an efficient metro system and the world’s busiest international…

It’s no secret that Dubai is a great place to do business but what are the elements and initiatives that make it tick? We discover the emirate’s magnetic pull.

In the space of a decade, Dubai has transformed itself from a regional player to a global capital for the creative industries and the arts. We meet some of the inspiring souls who are driving the change and take a look into…

Innovation is the foundation for progress and Audi has been busy laying a roadmap towards a better quality of life for all. By combining progressive design, innovation and the pursuit of sustainability, the firm is devel…

There are few who appreciate the nuances of design better than Thomas Lykke, co-founder of Danish company OEO Studio. Having created retail and hospitality environments from Scandinavia to Asia, he has mastered the art of…

The past few years have revolutionised Chengdu’s hospitality scene, with the addition of a few standout properties that have redefined the aesthetics of high-end hotels in the city. This bustling centre has been chosen as…

That a side helping of milk is sometimes requested in Chengdu should give you a good indication of how spicy Sichuan cuisine truly is. Still, there is an amazing variety in the ways that the region’s potent chillies and…

Both the fashion sense and the spending power of residents in Chengdu have made this city in Sichuan a serious contender in terms of high-end retail, with plenty of international brands choosing it as one of their top picks…

The heart of Chengdu’s cultural life beats inside venues whose sweeping architecture enhances the activities within. From books to music and contemporary art, the city’s most interesting players have created spaces where…

Despite being one of China’s largest and most populous cities, Chengdu stands out for its abundance of green spaces, both inside the city’s perimeter and on its outskirts. Unusually for such a large city, more than 40 per…

Bold, lively and fun, Chengdu is a city that knows when to turn up the heat as well as when to slow down. The capital of Sichuan is a place where tucking into fiery hotpot at a table with friends as a prelude to a late…

Here’s a round-up of some of the highlights to see and do in Chengdu.

What more could one ask for from a city district? An inclusive area in the heart of the city that favours quality of life over commercial gain. Msheireb Downtown Doha is a true oasis in the desert and a benchmark for any…

Being smart is intrinsically intertwined with also being sustainable. MDD blended traditional Qatari heritage and aesthetics with modern technology to create an architecture that is sustainable in a social, cultural, env…