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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
