Carlota Rebelo
Sartorial start-ups
Fashion is more than just clothes; it's a statement of ideals, heritage and taste. Monocle profiles three fashion companies putting big ideas into practice in the UAE.
Beyond business class
Three Lufthansa alumni have launched Beond, a new Dubai-based airline rethinking high-end travel. With ultra-long haul routes and Ferrari-designed seats, they are already off to a flying start.
Time to deliver
Careem began in mobility before expanding into deliveries, payments and more. The firm prides itself on improving the lives of users and employees, becoming a true Middle East success story.
Lasting impressions
Expo 2020 Dubai proved the UAE can host a global event. The site’s sustainability ambitions are now helping it to secure a future as a vibrant business and residential hub.
Firm Favourites
Business in the UAE is booming beyond oil and aviation. We profile a breadth of start-ups and smart ideas, from AI and app development to design and film production.
Inner space
From a picture-perfect beach club on the Atlantic coast to a series of discreet holiday villas, a sense of intimacy is at the heart of three new Portuguese openings that have caught our eye.
Best in stores
Who has that special touch when it comes to service, atmosphere and products? We pick the winning stores and shopkeepers around the world.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
Prime movers
The idea of changing a city for the better might be daunting but individuals with vision and initiative can make a meaningful difference.
