United Arab Emirates

Body politic

The latest exhibition taking place at Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai explores Arab womanhood through photography >
Adrift in wonder – discover Expo 2020 Dubai’s eco-friendly Italian Pavilion

Construction materials include coffee grounds, orange peels and spirulina algae >
Must-sees at Expo 2020 Dubai UAE!

From fascinating pavilions to installations by #DI Alumni, there’s no shortage of enthralling innovations >
5 projects that are looking into the possible future of humans on Mars

To celebrate International Day of Human Space Flight here's a look at some projects that are looking into space exploration. >
A look inside the new island museum in Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi combines breathtaking architecture that is at once futuristic yet informed by ancient Arabian practices. >
The UAE says the first Martian city could look like this…

The UAE's space project made their intentions clear this week, giving us a glimpse into their aspirations to colonise Mars. >
Upcycled textiles add character to resin stools

Designer Ammar Kalo discovers an unconventional use for discarded scraps of fabric. >
Rotating veil shields medical centre from the heat

This plan for a medical centre in Al Ain, UAE uses a rotating veil to naturally control its temperature. >
The first solar-powered flight around the world

Two intrepid pilots are halfway through a round-the-world trip in a lightweight aeroplane powered only by the sun. >
An encounter between faith and design

Local designer Nawaaz Saldulker is included in "Islamopolitan", a travelling exhibition that is part of Milan 2015. >
A green oasis

Thomas Heatherwick has created a garden out of a desert in the heart of Abu Dhabi. >
SIN Style InnovatioN

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SIN Style InnovatioN clothing uses natural materials to provide unique looks with quality finishes. >
Cardboard marketplace

Shigeru Ban has created a temporary, mobile pavilion in his signature material, cardboard, for the Abu Dhabi Art Festival. >
Come on, let's twist again!

Dubai will be home to the world's first rotating skyscraper, the so-called Dynamic Tower, designed by Italian architect Dr David Fisher. >

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