Anna Nielsen
Dubai Design Week is providing a creative launchpad for the wider Gulf region
The UAE design showcase transforming the region’s cultural outlook.
A striking new restaurant in Aspen and Lisbon’s museum revival
Renovation: LisbonOpen arms Following a eight-year hiatus, Lisbon’s Museu do Design (MUDE) has finally reopened. The update has created space for a new long-term exhibition that displays more than 500 design and fashion pieces…
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Inside information
From where to rest your head to where to pique your curiosity, we’ve got it all covered in our directory of the UAE’s key addresses.
Sand, sea and summits
Dazzling skyscrapers might grab your attention in the UAE but natural wonders abound – if you know where to look. Mountain activities, dune-nestled retreats and spectacular beaches are just a desert drive away.
Life’s a beach
The districts spanning the Jumeirah Beach Road are some of the city’s most pleasant, where green space is ample, floor plans are generous and imaginative shopping and dining options are in plentiful supply.
Capital investment
Quality of life is on the rise in the UAE’s capital. With community-led businesses, blue-chip companies and a world-beating cultural scene, Abu Dhabi has plenty to offer investors and residents alike.
Who we’d hire
Our wish list of firms to commission for the perfect HQ, home or hotel. We profile the studios on the up, furniture firms to tap and developers to know in the UAE.
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.
