Middle East

Tickets go on sale today, while the first passenger service launches on 30 June. Here's everything you need to know about travelling on Etihad Rail

From national representation and shipping challenges to Qatar's debut and Saudi Arabia's standout presentation, these are the Venice Biennale 2026 conversations defining the moment

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

The Dubai and Beirut-based designer's latest initiative debuts with Traces, a ceramic collection by Lebanese ceramist Lina Shamma, setting the tone for a new platform dedicated to contemporary craft and cultural exchange

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

Designers Joud Malhas and Rachel Antoun share the story behind their winning lighting installation

With its own solar power station, its set to become a global green museum

5 regional platforms reshaping how art and design are experienced. From kitchens to concept spaces, these curators are building new cultural conversations

From reeded travertine and microcement floors to a concealed lounge tucked behind a flush door, Nakkash Design Studio layers sculptural details throughout this Dubai villa

From food kitchens to shelters, these Lebanese initiatives are supporting families forced to flee. Here’s how to help

Inside the issue: from deeply personal collector homes that read as living archives to the artists redefining the region’s visual language

The French-Moroccan gallerist and collector is rethinking the traditional gallery model, beginning with her artfully curated residence

Agata Kurzela Studio layers bespoke furniture, handwoven carpets and subtle historical references to reinterpret the majlis inside Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum

Bashar Alhroub, Malak Mattar, Samia Halaby, Hazem Harb and Nabil Anani are amongst an intergenerational group of artists from the Gaza Strip who are channelling their pain and hope for peace through their work

The world is lining up to help build the world's most expensive airport and amongst the largest on the planet

Following overnight emergency alerts and flight suspensions, governments across the Gulf have outlined updated precautionary measures for residents and travellers. This is what they’re advising

Designed to frame the coastal panorama, this 1,300-square-meter villa fuses Omani heritage with contemporary luxury

Who are the tastemakers, curators and creators keeping Dubai at the top of its global game?

République foregoes regional minimalism bringing Indochine drama to the Gulf