Ravail Khan
Architecture
8 Francis Kéré Projects That Changed the Way We Think About Architecture
To mark the publication of his new monograph Francis Kéré: Building Stories, revisit eight projects that trace the Pritzker Prize-winning architect's people-first approach to design
Architecture
Saudi Studio Bricklab’s Colourful Makeover of Jeddah’s Coolest Cultural Hub Is a Nostalgic Nod to the City
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
Art & Auctions
Shahzia Sikander’s Film Is Urging Hong Kong to Revisit Its Colonial Past
The Pakistani-American artist has become the talk of the town in Hong Kong with her new film exploring colonial histories
Events
The Arab World and South Asia at Venice Biennale 2026, 12 Pavilions and Exhibitions You Can’t Miss
From 9 May to 22 November 2026, Venice turns to Morocco, India, Palestine, Syria, Oman and more
Art & Auctions
Arash Nassiri Explores One of Los Angeles’ Last-Remaining ‘Persian Palaces’ Through a Tiny Wooden Marionette
Through a surreal journey across a Beverly Hills mansion, the Tehran-born, Berlin-based artist reflects on the experience of Iranian émigrés in the 1980s and how ideas of home were performed, welcomed, misread and imagined
Architecture
Janu Dubai Promises To Slow Down Sky-High City Living
A first look at the luxury hotel and residences pairing wellness and social living within sculpted towers by Herzog & de Meuron
Architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects’ Airport, Africa’s Largest to Date, Will Welcome 110 Million Annual Travellers
What you need to know about the Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia
Art & Auctions
The New Design in West Africa Exhibition Traces the Region’s Shared Creative Heritage
From indigo dyeing to reclaimed metal sculpture, this Lomé exhibition maps the many voices shaping West African design today
Architecture
SOM’s Mosque Inspired by Bedouin Shelter and the Sea: A First Look at Palm Jebel Ali Friday Mosque in Dubai
With a sweeping canopy offering light and shade, SOM's mosque reinterprets Emirati ideas of shelter and spirituality in contemporary form
Interiors
This Tashkent Mosque From the 18th-Century Is Now an Uzbek Craft Gallery
Long left in ruins, Okhun Gazar Mosque finds new life as gallery space that celebrates Uzbek craftsmanship
Home Tours
A Dubai Villa That Prioritises Wellness With Luminous Interiors, Luxury Accents, and Natural Warmth
Designed with a Bali-esque ease in a city of buzz, the home speaks to the residents' soulful way of living
Events
Design Miami Turns 20: 13 Designers That Made Their Mark at the 2025 Edition
As the fair looks back and prepares for its Dubai debut, these designers at the anniversary edition reminded us why material knowledge still matters
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21 Beautiful Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés by the 2026 AD100
From Dubai to Paris, these stylish hotspots were designed to be seen at
Events
Cairo Design Week Turns The City Into a Living Gallery of Heritage, Emotion and Contemporary Design
Cairo’s biggest design festival took place this November 2025, bringing new life to the Egyptian capital through a showcase of creativity, craft, and cultural expression
Interiors
Sumayya Vally Unveils “Gathering of Gatherings”: A Home for Global South Dialogues in the Heart of London
Set within a restored neoclassical building, Ibraaz’s galleries, café, and library translate Arab and African architectures of belonging into an institution for collective exchange