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Affairs

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 6 min read
Palm-lined jogging track along Jumeirah Beach with sandy shore and cafés in the distance.
Urbanism

On the up

From a forward-looking emirate to coastal enclaves in Mexico and Morocco, these cities are emerging from the pandemic having made bold improvements and attracted new residents.

  • Issue #165
  • 9 min read
On the up
Urbanism

Quality time

With cities blooming under spring sunshine, it’s time to assess global urban initiatives as this year’s liveability index is unveiled, highlighting municipal patrons boosting their towns—discover where your city ranks in the results.

  • Issue #165
  • 4 min read
Man with glasses driving car in urban setting with city buildings and yellow taxi visible through windows
Urbanism

Winds of change

Tempted by the quality of life and swept along on Atlantic crosswinds, everyone from kitesurfers to fashion entrepreneurs are altering the outlook for mainland Europe’s southernmost outpost.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 10 min read
Multiple kitesurfers with colorful kites on Playa de Los Lances beach in Tarifa, Spain, with mountains and coastal town in background.
Affairs

Small Fortune

Life in small cities can provide the best of metropolitan life, with greater access to nature and a more relaxed pace. Our annual index surveys those that do it all and do it best.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 36 min read
Colorful residential buildings reflected in calm water along Girona's riverfront in Spain.
Hospitality

The Opener

Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.

  • Issue #155
  • 9 min read
Jennifer Musisi wearing a floral blazer and pearl necklace seated at what appears to be a conference or interview setting

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