Dubai Art, architecture and travel

Unseen images by JK Bruce-Vanderpuije are a glimpse of life in 20th-century Ghana

Late Ghanaian photographer JK Bruce-Vanderpuije’s works are on show at Efie Gallery in Dubai, offering a vision of a nation across the decades

By Tianna Williams Published 19 January 24

Art Jameel pavilion in Dubai is a dome to fight climate doom

Art Jameel pavilion by Lebanese practice theOtherDada flags sustainability in Dubai, and opened to coincide with COP 28

By Nana Ama Owusu-Ansah Published 12 December 23

Dubai Design Week 2023 spotlights sustainability, culture and tech

Dubai Design Week 2023 gathered nearly 500 designers, architects and creatives, offering a confluence of Middle Eastern and international design

By Rebecca Anne Proctor Published 14 November 23

Oberoi Beach Resort, Al-Zorah by Piero Lissoni is an understated UAE gem

The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al-Zorah by Piero Lissoni offers beach breaks and contemporary design in the UAE

By Daven Wu Published 23 April 23

Foster + Partners’ ‘vertiport’ terminal for Dubai, plus eVTOL aircraft on the up

Whilst eVTOL (electric-powered vertical take-off and landing) aircraft seem a no-brainer, physics, legislation and a welter of complexities keep the tech in development

By Jonathan Bell Published 17 April 23

‘The Art of Advocacy’: Aïda Muluneh’s vivid photographs are forces for change

At Efie Gallery, Dubai, Aïda Muluneh’s upcoming show, ‘The Art of Advocacy’ (12 January – 24 February 2023) surveys the photographer’s art as a tool for change, and debuts a new work, revealed exclusively here

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Published 4 January 23

Abu Dhabi travel guide: 8 cultural must-sees in the UAE capital

As the Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates its fifth anniversary, we spotlight the UAE capital city’s cultural highlights, from contemporary art in historical sites to an architectural Apple Store, and a waterside wellness ecosystem

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Last updated 29 November 22

Dubai Design Week 2022: a meeting of international brands and local talent

Dubai Design Week 2022 returns with exhibitions at Downtown Design and the d3 Design District, highlighting emerging talent and sustainable approaches

By Laura May Todd Published 12 November 22

Anarchitect designs beach-side barbers inspired by lightweight coastal structures in Dubai

By Ali Morris Last updated 1 November 22

Dubai designer Zuleika Penniman tells a coral story

By Daisy Alioto Last updated 31 October 22

Dubai Design Week: the Emirati city reinvents itself as a global design capital

Dubai's inaugural design week gives visitors a taste of what to expect from its developing design district in the coming years

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 31 October 22

New creative cultures: in conversation with Dubai’s acclaimed female designers

By Myrna Ayad Last updated 28 October 22

Alserkal Avenue reveals plans for Dubai’s first building by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA

By Paula Erizanu Last updated 27 October 22

Hozan Zangana's socially-distant seating is inspired by mirages

In Dubai, the Iraqi designer explores a design based on the Fata Morgana phenomenon, creating public seating that invites people to connect from a safe distance

By Rosa Bertoli Last updated 27 October 22

Dubai’s new Downtown Design fair and a glimpse at the city’s future creative hub

By Malaika Byng Last updated 27 October 22

Middle East revealed: W* explores Dubai's growing design scene

By Suzanne Trocmé Last updated 27 October 22

Chanel conquers The Island in Dubai for the house's latest Cruise collection

By Katrina Israel Last updated 27 October 22

Unearthing the cultural stories and emotional forces behind Emirati design

By Suzanne Trocmé Last updated 26 October 22

A new conversation: Stéphane Custot on Dubai's emerging art markets

By Myrna Ayad Last updated 25 October 22

Sophomore star: an ambitious Dubai Design Week doubles in size for its second edition

By Ali Morris Last updated 25 October 22

The future was: Wallpaper* explores Art Dubai 2016

By Suzanne Trocmé Last updated 25 October 22

Dubai welcomes the Museum of the Future

Killa Design and the Dubai Future Foundation launch the Museum of the Future in Dubai, which opens its doors to the public today (22 February 2022)

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 21 October 22

Eastward expansion: New York’s Leila Heller opens Dubai outpost

By Daisy Alioto Last updated 21 October 22

Photo finish: Dubai hosts inaugural photography exhibition

By Kate Barrett Last updated 14 October 22