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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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 6 min read
Turquoise waters of Hatta Dam surrounded by rugged Hajar mountain peaks with swimmers and kayakers visible.
Affairs

Home stretch

Downtown Dubai’s breathtaking skyline might be awe-inspiring but, along with its neighbouring districts, it’s a highly liveable part of the city.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 5 min read
Crowds of tourists photograph Downtown Dubai's skyline and the Burj Khalifa from a waterfront viewpoint.
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.
Business

Bright ideas

There's no shortage of new niches to seek in the UAE. Fresh proposals for booming business across healthcare, retail and laundry can fill gaps in the market, and we'd back them.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 4 min read
Bright ideas
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Welcome to the UAE

Success takes graft and good ideas, but it's also about being in the right place at the right time. That’s how this UAE special, our first dedicated country issue of our business-minded magazine, began.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 3 min read
A large spherical white structure with Arabic calligraphy carved into its surface, surrounded by green landscaping and an ascending staircase.
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Rising Stars

Where do we go from here? Monocle explores the possibilities for growth in the UAE, from the shopping boom to pioneering space travel.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 5 min read
Illustration of medical icons including a heart, medication bottle, pill, stethoscope, and syringe.

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