Henry Windridge
London-born, Dubai-based, Henry is fascinated by the extraordinary in travel and dining, from Michelin-starred chefs to Maldives retreats and English countryside estates. He's always looking to share the most exceptional experiences that he has truly enjoyed. When he's not in a restaurant, you'll find him at home buried deep between the covers of the five hundred plus cookbooks he own.
Entertaining
42 Most Beautiful Restaurants in Dubai: AD’s Guide to the City’s Prettiest Hotspots
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
Home Tours
In Brentwood, an Art-Filled Home Steps Out of the Getty Center's Shadow
Citizen Artist creates a warm, art-led Los Angeles residence where Picasso, Calder and Mapplethorpe coexist with family life
Home Tours
A Dazzling Dubai Villa Designed by Former Film-Set Creator Benn Robinson
This Ibiza-inflected villa is a riot of colour, with a checkerboard pool and Mediterranean garden
Home Tours
A Home Deep in the Canyons Filled With Vintage Treasure
In Moab’s dramatic terrain, Susannah Holmberg has created a family home where the red rock vistas inform every decision
Home Tours
An LA House Designed for Long Lunches and Late Nights
In Los Angeles’ Hancock Park, Rachel Kaye Coutier turns a Los Angeles home into a sunlit stage for every type of gathering
Home Tours
A Malibu Family Home with Its Own Path to the Beach
High above Little Dume, designer Saffron Case has created a relaxed family retreat that pairs playful outdoor spaces with crafted Californian interiors
Architecture
A Sydney Coastal House Designed Around Wellness
In Sydney’s eastern suburbs, a family home is reimagined by Nina Maya around a freestanding wellness pavilion set within its own reflecting pool
Travel
The UAE’s Best Staycations for Eid 2026
We’ve done the filtering so you don’t have to — our edit of the UAE’s Eid staycation deals
Culture & Lifestyle
25 People Shaping Dubai’s Cultural Scene
Who are the tastemakers, curators and creators keeping Dubai at the top of its global game?
Interiors
A Kuwait Restaurant Inspired by Vietnam’s 1930s Jewel-Box Interiors
République foregoes regional minimalism bringing Indochine drama to the Gulf
Architecture
India's Take on the Vineyard Hotel is Bright, Playful and Unexpected
In Pune, Hotel Irada’s boutique sensibility signals a new direction for wine-led tourism in India
Architecture
Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum Is a New Urban Anchor
Gone are the days of neatly organised specimens, designed by Mecanoo, this is a museum you can meander through
Home Tours
A Look Inside Chef Izu Ani's Stylish Japanese-Inspired Home in Dubai
This family home was rebuilt by architect Tarik Zaharna to match the precision and rituals of chef Izu Ani
Travel
Taking “Brand Dubai” Global: How Jumeirah Is Pioneering Desert Diplomacy Through Hotels
From London to Nanjing, the group behind the world’s most recognisable hotel is proving it does more than build icons, it’s redefining how the world sees Dubai
Architecture & Design
Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai: I Stayed at the City’s Dazzling New Hotel – Here’s the Verdict
Set inside the bronzed, twisting Wasl Tower, the newest Dubai hotel pairs serene interiors with MO’s famously thoughtful service to create the city’s most compelling contrast of calm and spectacle
Travel
London Restaurant Scene Becomes Dubai-on-Thames: The UK’s Capital Welcomes Homegrown Heavyweights
Dubai's homegrown restaurants, battle-tested in one of the world's most competitive dining scenes, are now conquering London from high-end to high street
Home Tours
Lebanese Architect Marc Dibeh Reconfigures a 1970s Office Into a Sculptural Home in Beirut
The AD100 designer has transformed a former office in the city’s Verdun neighbourhood into a calm, considered home
Events
Here for UAE November Events? Your Insider Guide to Art, Design, and Dining
AD’s guide to avoiding fair fatigue this November, from Sharjah's smartest new photo gallery to chic cafés in Dubai
Home Tours
This Arts and Crafts Style Home Gets a Soulful, Modern Californian Revival
In a landscape often defined by coastal clichés, a unique Carmel residence proves that the most thoughtful designs are born from collaboration
Art & Auctions
Frieze London 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Can’t-Miss Art and Exhibitions
Against a backdrop of a shifting art market, we bring you the lowdown on Frieze London and Frieze Masters, and the Arab voices representing the region this year