Art, architecture and travel in Dubai
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Dubai - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Dubai.
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Mexican designers show their metal at Gallery Collectional, Dubai
‘Unearthing’ at Dubai’s Gallery Collectional sees Ewe Studio designers Manu Bañó and Héctor Esrawe celebrate Mexican craftsmanship with contemporary forms
By Rebecca Anne Proctor Published
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An impressive private jewellery collection goes on public display in Dubai, organised by Van Cleef & Arpels’ L’École, School of Jewelry Arts
Late French collector and antique art dealer Yves Gastou amassed an impressive ring collection, now the subject of an exhibition, ‘Men’s Rings, Yves Gastou Collection’
By Hannah Silver Published
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Postcard from Dubai Design Week 2024: the highlights
Dubai Design Week, the largest design fair in the Middle East, showcased more than 1,000 acclaimed and emerging designers, brands and creative leaders. Here are our highlights
By Maghie Ghali Published
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First Look: inside Bentley Home's new Dubai flagship
Bentley Home expands within the UAE with its first flagship store in Dubai, a light and airy showroom showcasing some of the best of luxury craftsmanship
By Becky Sunshine Published
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Unmistakably Delano: the group’s new Dubai hotel draws on its storied Miami original
Lauren Ho checks into the Delano Dubai, the second opening in the hotel group’s sparkling new chapter
By Lauren Ho Published
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Omniyat launches The Alba, new Zaha Hadid Architects-designed residences in Dubai
Developer Omniyat announces The Alba, ultra-luxury residences managed by Dorchester Collection and designed by Zaha Hadid Architects to blend ‘nature and cutting-edge design’
By Simon Mills Published
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One&Only’s portfolio of ultra-luxury escapes reaches out to new horizons
From the Maldives to Mexico, One&Only’s resorts and private homes around the world offer exceptional stays in idyllic locations, soon to include a first USA property, designed by Olson Kundig
By Simon Mills Published
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The Dorchester Collection boosts Dubai’s hospitality scene with The Lana hotel
The Lana is the latest opening from The Dorchester Collection with interior design by Gilles & Boissier
By Lauren Ho Published
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Blue Copper Loft is a Dubai sanctuary for a modern nomad
Blue Copper Loft designed by Anarchitect in the heart of Dubai is a peaceful, yet luxurious sanctuary for a modern nomad
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Unseen images by JK Bruce-Vanderpuije are a glimpse of life in 20th-century Ghana
Late Ghanaian photographer JK Bruce-Vanderpuije’s works are on show at Efie Gallery in Dubai, offering a vision of a nation across the decades
By Tianna Williams Published
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Art Jameel pavilion in Dubai is a dome to fight climate doom
Art Jameel pavilion by Lebanese practice theOtherDada flags sustainability in Dubai, and opened to coincide with COP 28
By Nana Ama Owusu-Ansah Published
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Dubai Design Week 2023 spotlights sustainability, culture and tech
Dubai Design Week 2023 gathered nearly 500 designers, architects and creatives, offering a confluence of Middle Eastern and international design
By Rebecca Anne Proctor Published
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Oberoi Beach Resort, Al-Zorah by Piero Lissoni is an understated UAE gem
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al-Zorah by Piero Lissoni offers beach breaks and contemporary design in the UAE
By Daven Wu Published
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Foster + Partners’ ‘vertiport’ terminal for Dubai, plus eVTOL aircraft on the up
Whilst eVTOL (electric-powered vertical take-off and landing) aircraft seem a no-brainer, physics, legislation and a welter of complexities keep the tech in development
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘The Art of Advocacy’: Aïda Muluneh’s vivid photographs are forces for change
At Efie Gallery, Dubai, Aïda Muluneh’s upcoming show, ‘The Art of Advocacy’ (12 January – 24 February 2023) surveys the photographer’s art as a tool for change, and debuts a new work, revealed exclusively here
By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Published
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Takashi Murakami’s Dubai debut pops with colour, nostalgia and darker undertones
Nadine Khalil interviews Takashi Murakami ahead of his first exhibition in the UAE, at Perrotin’s ICD Brookfield pop-up space, as the gallery also launches its first permanent Middle Eastern outpost
By Nadine Khalil Published
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Abu Dhabi travel guide: 8 cultural must-sees in the UAE capital
As the Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates its fifth anniversary, we spotlight the UAE capital city’s cultural highlights, from contemporary art in historical sites to an architectural Apple Store, and a waterside wellness ecosystem
By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Last updated
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Dubai Design Week 2022: a meeting of international brands and local talent
Dubai Design Week 2022 returns with exhibitions at Downtown Design and the d3 Design District, highlighting emerging talent and sustainable approaches
By Laura May Todd Published
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Dubai designer Zuleika Penniman tells a coral story
By Daisy Alioto Last updated
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Dubai Design Week: the Emirati city reinvents itself as a global design capital
Dubai's inaugural design week gives visitors a taste of what to expect from its developing design district in the coming years
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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New creative cultures: in conversation with Dubai’s acclaimed female designers
By Myrna Ayad Last updated
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Alserkal Avenue reveals plans for Dubai’s first building by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA
By Paula Erizanu Last updated
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Hozan Zangana's socially-distant seating is inspired by mirages
In Dubai, the Iraqi designer explores a design based on the Fata Morgana phenomenon, creating public seating that invites people to connect from a safe distance
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Dubai’s new Downtown Design fair and a glimpse at the city’s future creative hub
By Malaika Byng Last updated
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Dubai’s Downtown Design fair highlights the region’s emerging role as a catalyst for the creative scene
By Suzanne Trocmé Last updated
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Middle East revealed: W* explores Dubai's growing design scene
By Suzanne Trocmé Last updated
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Chanel conquers The Island in Dubai for the house's latest Cruise collection
By Katrina Israel Last updated