We found out what’s n the minds of designers at Global Grad Show Dubai Design Week 2016: Convenience, money, sustainability.…
Art
Uncover the latest in design, architecture & the written word. Here, we showcase emerging local artists, the latest gallery exhibits in Dubai Art, design trends & more.
Calatrava Explores: How Does the Future of Dubai Look?
Famed architect and engineer, Santiago Calatrava, stepped onto the podium at Dubai Design Week 2016 and shows us the future of Dubai – architecturally.…
#BikerPortraits: Don Your Leather Jackets in Dubai
AllSaints #BikerPortraits is looking for its next scenic location and cast. Show them your biker jacket and the real Dubai to stay in the mix. All the signs are there – pop-up food trucks and fests, small theatre and open mic meet-ups, graffiti taking over parts of Dubai, genre-specific lounge…
Videos: These 5 Designs Can Make Your Life Easier
At Global Grad Show 2016, witness life-alterings designs: a scrapbook of smells or a closet with endless options in VR. Watch 5 designs come to life here.…
National Geographic Moments: Photos of Food in the Arab World
See stunning pictures of dining, food prep and more from National Geographic Abu Dhabi 6th Moments competition.…
Watch 1,145 Swarovski Crystals Shimmer at #DXBDW2016
Pushing crystals to their aesthetic limit, an Emirati conceptual artist and designer has collaborated with Swarovski to turn 1,145 Swarovski crystals and mirrored prisms into a work of art for #DXBDW2016. You can witness the installation at its official unveiling on October 25, 2016. The artist, Zai…
A Gory, Horror Adult Coloring Book For Your Demented Soul
A GOREgous adult coloring book is all set for release this Halloween. An actual alternative to exhausting trick-o-treat parade?…
Transforming Wood Scraps into Ornate Furniture
This is where old salvaged wood is imbued with new life to become stunning art. Miaser Al Habori, introduces this new way of sustainable living in UAE.…
Meet These 3 Quirky Regional Instagram Artists in Dubai
This new generation of Instagram artists in Dubai can capture styles in well-crafted logos and are adept at marketing their own brand of art.…
Global Grad Show 2016 to Showcase Groundbreaking Designs from 50 Universities
Far beyond the aesthetics and construction of designs, the Global Grad Show 2016 makes the largest student exhibition of products, solutions and inventions that have the power to shape and alter out future. It is part of Dubai Design Week 2016 from October 24-29 at Dubai Design District (d3) and fal…
Win Invites to UAE’s Only Millennial Hub: The District
The District is the place to be this summer if you want to socialize, play, create, explore, find inspiration, make connections [or disconnect]…
The Sovereign MENA Art Prize 2016
The Sovereign Art Foundation has announced the launch of its coveted Sovereign Art Prize 2016 in the MENA region this October.…
How to Succeed as a Freelance Copywriter with Philip Maes
In a world obsessed with visuals, this man celebrates the voice on radio. A firm believer that emotional connections can be made via airwaves with the right words, Philip Maes has some memorable campaigns under his belt. With Effies and the Cannes Lion stamp of brilliance, he moved from a sterling c…
Here’s What’s Going on at Dubai Design Week 2016
The Middle East’s biggest celebration of design returns for its second year. Dubai Design Week 2016 is almost here with exciting lineups that you’ll love.…
4 Rules of Play-Acting That Can Help in Life
This philosophy from theatre doesn’t just apply to acting veterans or promising thespians, they apply if you want to lead a fruitful life…
Ramadanization Exhibit at DUCTAC
We visited the Ramadanization Exhibit at DUCTAC, which displays the experience of Muslims during the Holy Month through familiar imagery and contexts.…
Tilt Brush: Virtual Reality Painting
Whether or not you’re good at art, you’re going to want to try the amazing Tilt Brush software on the new HTC Vive- it’ll definitely blow your mind.…
4 Fun Workshops to Get Rid of That Writer’s Block
Experiencing Writer’s Block? Here are four creative writing workshops in UAE that can replenish those fluids with acclaimed tutors and a fun setting.…
Have You Seen the Cloud Graffiti in Sharjah?
Driving in the alleys between Corniche and Qasba, many of you may have encountered the cloud graffiti in Sharjah. Wonder what it is? We did too.…
Ecodesign Pioneer Fred Gelli Shares His Best Practice
A cat on his shoulder and hair in a bun, Fred Gelli Creative Director and Partner at Tátil Design de Ideias in Brazil had us mesmerized at his Dubai Lynx 2016 session as he took us back to the start. Passionate about sustainability and design, Fred and his team specialize in communicating ideas thro…
Oliver: Creating Personal Art on the Streets of Dubai
Building a glass pyramid in the middle of a city probably sounded like a good idea at one point, fifteen years ago, but the appeal of Ancient Egypt in New Dubai has since worn off, and for the most part, Wafi Mall sits quietly except for the occasional happening event. Little do most people know …
Dubai’s UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Chat With Rashad Bukash
Mr. Rashad Mohamed Bukash is the CEO of Architectural Heritage and Antiquities Department, Dubai Municipality. He completed his Bachelors in Architecture from Syracuse University, New York and has a Masters in the field of Conservation of Architectural Heritage from Manchester University, UK. He has…