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Inside Elie Saab’s Grand Beirut Home, Tailored to Honour Its History
A former 19th-century palace sets the scene for the Lebanese fashion designer’s deeply personal vision of home, heritage and craftsmanship
The Life and Legacy of Dubai's Toyota Building, Set to be Demolished Next Year
Completed in 1974, the Toyota Building in Dubai has survived five decades of extraordinary change. Now, its story is coming to an end
12 Dubai Homes With the Best Views – From Coastal Living to Sky-High City Luxury
Including a waterside villa on the Palm and a penthouse in DIFC, these beautifully curated Dubai homes embrace the city's iconic views
7 Emirati Women Reflect on the Buildings That Shaped Their Memories of Home
From Dubai's first-ever skyscraper to the one and only Wafi Mall, these UAE buildings spark nostalgia and a sense of grounding
Tracing the History of Masjid An-Nabawi, in Honour of Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
A resident of Madinah reflects on the evolution of the architecture of Masjid An-Nabawi – a mainspring of early Muslim civilisation
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Inspiration
The Bedazzling Trend Has Hit Home Interiors, Elevating Everyday Objects with Sparkle
Decadent jewels and ornamentation have long shaped the region’s design language, so the latest bedazzling trend is right at home in the Middle East
Culture & Lifestyle
Dolly Parton Dies at 80: A Look at the Homes That Shaped Her Extraordinary Life
The country music icon rose from a two-room cabin without electricity or running water to a private 23-room estate she built with her husband, Carl Dean
Inspiration
How Your Front Door Shapes the Energy of Your Whole Home According to Feng Shui
It’s more than just a threshold, and rethinking your entrance might be the simplest way to clear blockages, invite balance and set the tone for tranquil, everyday living
Architecture & Interiors
This Dubai Apartment Tames the Desert’s Midday Sun With Bronze and Muted Tones
It’s also an exercise in spatial generosity, stripping back rigid walls to give a curated collection of artworks – and a bustling family – the room they need
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Inspiration
7 Reasons to Add a Money Plant to Your Home
Beyond its reputation for bringing good fortune, this lush vine acts as a silent air filter, mood booster and natural humidifier
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Travel
The New White Lotus Hotel: In Cannes, Hôtel Martinez Is Ready for its Close-Up
The White Lotus has turned resorts in Maui, Taormina and Koh Samui into pop-culture phenomena. Hôtel Martinez is next, whether its rivals like it or not
Culture & Lifestyle
2026 September Horoscope: Tarot Forecasts Plus Design Tips To Attract Good Luck This Month
September is guided by the 6 of Wands tarot card. Discover how its message shapes your love, career, health and money
Real Estate
Amanda Seyfried Puts Her Vintage-Style LA Home on the Market for $3.2 Million
Before committing fully to the East Coast, the actor brought her signature rustic, vintage-inspired aesthetic to this 1916 LA estate
Entertaining
The Mahjong Table is the New Gathering Place in Middle East Homes
Mahjong is finding a new life across the Middle East, where game nights are becoming elaborate social rituals complete with beautifully designed tiles, elaborate spreads and a little healthy competition
Interiors
This Istanbul Café Turns a Former Wedding Dome Into an Engine for Everyday Social Life
The 2,200-square-metre café uses a retained domed structure, local materials and coffee-inspired tones to shape a new neighbourhood destination
Culture & Lifestyle
Could Separate Bedrooms Be the Secret to Healthy Sleep – And Actually Save Your Relationship?
Backed by sleep scientists and modern architecture trends, ‘Sleep Divorce’ no longer means trouble in paradise
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Art & Auctions
6 of the World’s Best Female Arabic Calligraphy Artists
We've curated a list of 6 female Arabic calligraphy artists to have on your radar, starting with Soraya Syed, whose latest installation is currently on view at Leighton House Museum in London
Home Tours
This East Hampton Home Rejects the “Look-at-Me” Aesthetic of the Hamptons
Inspired by Phoebe Philo’s Chloé era, Hamptons and New York City-based interior designer Christin Farrar layered tactile materials, collectible design and art throughout this Hamptons Home
Art & Auctions
Shezad Dawood Layers Speculative Futures, Modernist Echoes and Textile Traditions in His Abu Dhabi Retrospective
Over 40 works trace unexpected threads across a 25-year, curiously colourful and imaginative practice