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Discover an Istanbul Villa With Its Own Meditation Garden
Layered with a moody palette of solid wood, natural stone and soft earthy fabrics, this Istanbul home is designed as a warm embrace after a long day in the city
Reality TV Is Architecturally Designed To Break Its Contestants – So Why Do We Love It So Much?
What would you do if the only place for privacy was among thousands – if not millions – of people watching you back?
This Frank Gehry Home Is Out Of This World
Hired by a Silicon Valley mogul, Gehry's unorthodox project in North America took 10 years to build
Eid Al Fitr 2026 Holidays Announced, Confirming One of the Year’s First Major Long Weekends
They mark a shared pause across the UAE and wider Gulf when Ramadan draws to a close
Inside the 1736 Ottoman Caravanserai Turned Fairytale Hotel
After decades of turmoil this Damascus landmark re-opens as a boutique hotel
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25 Most Influential People In Dubai
Who are the tastemakers, curators and creators keeping Dubai at the top of its global game?
Culture & Lifestyle
Arabian Drift Core – How Gulf Drifting Became an Internet Aesthetic
What began as high-speed stunts on public highways in the 70s has evolved into sanctioned motorsport, Photoshop folklore and a meme-ready revival shaped by Y2K nostalgia
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The “People’s Quran” at Zohran Mamdani’s Swearing-In Inspired a Research Centre for Black Culture
The palm-sized 'People's Quran' is currently on view in the ornate McGraw Rotunda at the New York Public Library (NYPL) until March 19
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A Georgian Manor Straight out of a Pride and Prejudice Fantasy
Murals are hand-painted and horses roam freely in this estate just outside of Dublin
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India's Take on the Vineyard Hotel is Bright, Playful and Unexpected
In Pune, Hotel Irada’s boutique sensibility signals a new direction for wine-led tourism in India
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The Polished Home Is Losing Its Grip – Why Lived-In Interiors Feel Right At Home in 2026
In a year defined by intention and resistance to the overly polished, making your home less “perfect” might be the most deliberate move of all
Interiors
This 1960s Knightsbridge Penthouse Lay Dormant Before Students Moved In
Designed as a London base for an international Greek family, it's shaped around the lives of their two children, aged 19 and 21, who live here while studying
Events
The Planetary Parade 2026: What Is It, What Does It Mean, and How Can You See It This February?
Six planets are lining up in a rare celestial spectacle tomorrow — and four of them will be visible to the naked eye. Here’s the what and why, and where to look
Home Tours
A Brussels Townhouse With a Surprising Striped Billiards Room and Venetian Canopy Bed
Its globally influenced décor borrows details from Asian and Mediterranean homes
Culture & Lifestyle
The Radical Egyptian Avant-Garde That Changed Art History Forever
A new book on Egypt's poets, artists and rebels, reveals the nation’s unique role in the story of global Modernism
Events
Could the FIFA World Cup 2026 Really Return to Qatar? Here’s What We Know
Unconfirmed reports have put Qatar back in the World Cup conversation, but officials insist Mexico’s role as a 2026 host nation remains unchanged
Architecture
Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum Is a New Urban Anchor
Gone are the days of neatly organised specimens, designed by Mecanoo, this is a museum you can meander through
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This Artist’s Grand Palazzo “Flat” Was Designed by Michaelangelo’s Successor
Interior designer, DJ, creative director and artist Ramdane Touhami makes historical renovation look fun
Events
“Money Is Emotional” Why the New Syrian Banknotes Draw So Much Controversy
From symbolic justice to accusations of erasure, Syrian creatives dissect what the redesigned currency really communicates