AD100

From the underwater drama of Ossiano and the soaring views at Tattu to the local craftsmanship of Gerbou and the glamour of Sexy Fish, we round up the best places to visit in Dubai

For Hayy Jameel’s spring 2026 arts programme, the Saudi duo scales up the vernacular typology of the commercial awning to bridge the gap between contemporary architecture and everyday street life

From art-filled Nile apartments and historic residences to sculptural villas carved from raw plaster, these beautiful homes in Cairo reveal the Egyptian capital’s rich aesthetic

In this villa, Badie Architects trades cookie-cutter houses for a cave-like cocoon

AD100 designers explain how to make off-white feel intentional, not inert

For two free-spirited clients, Yasmine Ghoniem has designed a dreamy retreat within a rolling landscape of citrus orchards

Designed for a writer and art collector on the top floor of an Art Deco building, furniture is inspired by cinema and art hangs in every corner

Art takes pride of place in the home, much of it collected since 2011, when Atallah returned to Tunis

Nebras Aljoaib's favourite space is the dining area, unfolding around a curved banquette and a Japanese byōbu screen

Blending modernism with the rugged terrain of this winter town, Villa A's details reflect the architect's growing focus on craft and heritage

Badie Architects’ latest project fuses inspirations from nature with digital innovation, appearing to have been carved out by nature over millennia

Unveiling the AD100 2026. Spanning cities across the region, these 100 creatives capture the breadth of design talent shaping architecture, interiors, product innovation and sustainability in the world today

Grounded in regional craft and expressed through a modern lens, these material-driven AD100 Middle Eastern brands make a strong case for adding to your wish list

A global tour of inspiring spaces, from Paris and Beirut to Dubai, Cairo and Sydney, where AD100 talents translate craft, materiality and mood into unforgettable homes

Celebrating the designers whose enduring influence continues to shape the region’s creative landscape

Appearing on the AD100 for the first time, these names reflect the range and richness of design shaping the region today

These architects continue to shape the region through work that is thoughtful, rigorous and deeply connected to place

In an exclusive interview, AD100 architect Norman Foster explains how the new Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi marries vernacular traditions with cutting-edge responses to extreme climate needs