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Meet the Trailblazing Emirati Women Shaping the UAE’s Cultural Landscape
Policy-makers, mentors, entrepreneurs and athletes, AD salutes the achievements and contributions of women in the Emirates
With Its Understated Earth-Toned Decor, This Turkish Home Beautifully Blends Old and New
The Ottoman-era house has been transformed with natural materials that reflect its surroundings while nodding to its hand-crafted architecture
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Qatari Fashion Designers Collaborate With Liberty London to Reimagine the Abaya
Fashion design students of Qatar's VCUarts, in partnership with the iconic British department store, have created designs that tip their hat to cross-cultural collaboration
The 5 Most Beautiful Apartments in Beirut
Light-filled penthouses, majestic duplexes and artfully decorated apartments, these homes shine a spotlight on Lebanon's dynamic design scene
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4 Lake Escapes Across Europe for Ultimate Tranquility
From Italian lakeside castles to remote Finnish cabins, these destinations promise relaxation and a deep connection with nature
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A Bronze Age-Designed Magan Boat Sets Sail in Abu Dhabi After 4,000 Years
In the largest reconstruction of its kind, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum has meticulously crafted and sailed an ancient 18-metre-long Magan boat
By Maghie Ghali
Culture & Lifestyle
Jaw-Dropping Ambani Wedding Gifts: 10 Things Anant and Radhika Received (and Maybe Didn’t Need)
A custom Rolls Royce, a private jet and a mansion in Dubai were just some of extravagant things gifted to the youngest Ambani couple
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Homes
Where Justin Bieber and Hailey Live: Inside the Star Couple’s Real Estate Portfolio
The proud new parents (of Jack Blues Bieber), primarily reside in LA
By Joyce Chen
Architecture & Interiors
7 Amazing Sculptural Brick Buildings Around The World
These stunning constructions transform a humble, timeless material into works of art
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This Modern Dubai Office With a Home-From-Home Environment Was Designed for Success
With an interior that will make you feel like you're on vacation, or at a dreamy WFH space, it has everything one needs to stay inspired and motivated
All the 2034 FIFA World Cup Stadiums That Will Host the Games in Saudi Arabia
The kingdom’s flair for attention-grabbing, futuristic projects will be on full display
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This Simple Sustainable House in Mallorca Was Inspired by Cowsheds
Natural, local materials form the heart of this sustainable Mallorcan home, built using centuries-old methods
Celebrate Emily in Paris Season 4 With a Tour of Star Camille Razat’s Industrial-Chic Loft in the French Capital
When the actress and model isn't busy shooting the Netflix show, this is where she is chilling with her partner Etienne Baret
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Inspiration
The Perfect Kitchen Colour: Here’s How You Can Find the Right Shade for Your Home
White kitchens are a thing of the past. The chicest kitchens of today are colourful and fun. Here's what to look out for when choosing yours
This Serene London Home Gives a Masterclass in Decorating With White
Strong on texture, materiality and luxurious touches, this five-bedroom dwelling is proof that pale can be interesting
How Incense Burners Got a Fashion Makeover
Forget candles – incense sticks are the chicest way to scent your home
A Colourful Beach House That Breaks All the Coastal Decorating Rules
The designers of this seaside retreat gave it a new lease of life, thanks to an untypical palette of greens and pinks for a unique feel
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The Lamborghini Revuelto Is the Most Powerful Lamborghini Ever – and at $600,000, It Doesn’t Disappoint
The bombast issuing from its 6.5-litre V-12 engine literally stuns everything that it passes
Decorating
8 Beautiful Vases That Are True Works of Art, and Are Just As Investment-Worthy
Paris exhibition 1000 Vases spotlights unique pieces by independent and emerging artists that are proof that a good vase doesn't need any flowers
Homes
This Villa in Bodrum Is Proof That Sustainable Design Can Be Stylish
An interior dotted with a roster of design brands conceals this home's green credentials that are just as impressive as its hillside setting overlooking the Aegean Sea
Culture & Lifestyle
The Ultimate Istanbul City Guide for Design Lovers
Explore the Turkish city beyond Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum and the Blue Mosque
Culture & Lifestyle
The World’s 10 Most Daring Restaurant Designs
From an underwater restaurant in the Maldives to a dinner table dangling 150 feet above ground, reservations at these establishments are not for the faint of heart
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Decorating
Why Millennial Grey Is Here To Stay Even If Gen Z Loves To Hate It
At a time when colour drenching and dopamine decor are ruling the roost, this timelessly elegant and easy-to-execute design palette still holds sway
Culture & Lifestyle
The 2024 Arab World Institute Design Prize Winners Are True Changemakers
Hailing from Algeria, Sudan, Morocco and Palestine, this year's winners demonstrate innovative design thinking focussed on making societal impact
Decorating
In Marrakech, Soufiane Zarib Is Championing Local Craft in an Extraordinary Gallery Space
The temple-like showroom offers a vast selection of furniture and accessories, including locally produced tables, armchairs and investment-worthy rugs grouped in striking vignettes
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Decorating
13 Industrial Kitchen Designs to Inspire Your Next Home Renovation Project
Stylish, easy to maintain, and oh-so-trendy, these kitchens are anything but cold or clinical. Here is how you can nail the look at home
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Homes
Charu Gandhi Has Combined Architectural History With Contemporary Style in This London Apartment
She drew from diverse influences, including her Indian heritage, to create a sophisticated home that honours the architectural grace of a 1820 building by John Nash