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New waters

Despite its many kilometres of glorious coastline, the UAE’s beaches are becoming a more sophisticated draw and the battle for this prime waterfront is warming up.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 7 min read
Kyma beach club on Palm Jumeirah with lounge chairs, umbrellas, infinity pool and Dubai skyline in background.
Urbanism

Cities

Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural district, featuring 17 venues across a 23-hectare waterfront park designed by Foster + Partners.

  • Issue #146
  • 4 min read
Colourful library building facade with a grid of pastel tiles and pink door.
Urbanism

Soul of the city

Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.

  • Issue #135
  • 26 min read
City skyline framed by lush forest and snow-capped mountains.
Travel and restaurants

Destination: Brisbane

Brisbane River is a gravitational force for the Queensland capital’s splash-happy and active residents. From kayaking to cooling off by its banks, there’s plenty to do along this winding waterway.

  • Issue #125
  • 5 min read
Waterfront houses with wooden decks and jetties along the Brisbane River at sunset.
Travel and restaurants

Destination: Perth

Two centuries after Governor Stirling marvelled at the Swan River's beauty, Perth has grown into a mining-boom metropolis — yet its waterway remains the beating heart of daily life.

  • Issue #125
  • 4 min read
Kayaker in neon helmet carrying boat on Swan River beach at Bicton Baths with moored yachts behind.

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