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Architecture

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Al Noor Mosque has 34 domes, with the largest central one weighing approximately 100 tonnes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mosques of the UAE: Sharjah's Al Noor inspired by Ottoman grandeur

Art & DesignOctober 04, 2024

An Absent Mudhif draws from the architectural heritage of the Ahwaris, who inhabit the marshes in south Iraq as well as the Hawizeh marshlands along the country’s border with Iran. Photo: Dubai Design Week

How coral stones, reefs and mycelium inspired Dubai Design Week projects

Art & DesignOctober 03, 2024

Stepping away from traditional mosque designs, Al Warqa’a has no fence and is lined with palm trees. Photo: Waiwai design

Mosques of the UAE: Al Warqa’a blends tradition with modern design

Art & DesignSeptember 20, 2024

Al Bidya Mosque does not contain wood, meaning carbon dating cannot be used to identify its age. Leslie Pableo for The National

Mosques of the UAE: Al Bidya welcomes worshippers for 600 years

Art & DesignSeptember 06, 2024

Construction of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island is at an advanced stage. Victor Besa / The National

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi rising to form in Saadiyat Cultural District

CultureSeptember 02, 2024

The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan acknowledges that managing and utilising time for commuting and meeting basic needs is crucial to enhancing residents’ quality of life. AFP

Why the 20-minute city is a natural fit for the Gulf

CommentAugust 20, 2024

The Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track from Sarajevo 1984 was used as an artillery position during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s. Photo: Sophie Hugon / Hans Lucas

Games over: Inside the Olympic venues left to rot

Art & DesignAugust 08, 2024

'We were asked to imagine a minimalist interior space with adaptable areas, and the design needed to incorporate a simple colour palette,' interior designer Pallavi Dean reveals. Photo: Roar

Pallavi Dean reveals design inspiration at UAE centre for children

WellbeingAugust 03, 2024

With transcribed interviews and models crafted out of clay and soap, Floating Homes detail stories of displacement dating back to the early 20th century. Photo: Sammy Zarka

Home is where the art is: Syrian stories of displacement

Art & DesignJune 19, 2024

Hagia Sophia may be Istanbul's most famous mosque, but it's far from the city's only site worth seeing. Unsplash

Beyond Hagia Sophia: Five of Istanbul’s incredible mosques

TravelJune 12, 2024

Khalil Khouri's Interdesign building is an iconic part of the city despite being unused for most of its existence. Photo: Walid Rashid

The brutalist Beirut building revived by architect's family

CultureMay 30, 2024

Abu Dhabi has been making strides in highlighting and preserving its modern heritage sites. In February, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi installed the first of more than 60 plaques planned for the emirate on the facade of the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Why we must guard Abu Dhabi's modern heritage

CommentApril 18, 2024

Palestinian families return to their homes in Khan Yunis. Anadolu

How do you rebuild Gaza before there's nothing left to return to?

CultureApril 12, 2024

Jumeirah Emirates Towers under construction, in November 1999. AFP

Timeframe: When Jumeirah Emirates Towers were the tallest in Dubai

CultureApril 05, 2024

Perforations in Bassam Freiha Art Foundation's exterior emit light in the evening and allow sunlight to filter in during the day. Antonie Robertson / The National

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How Bassam Freiha Art Foundation became an architectural marvel

CultureMarch 12, 2024

Mohamed Mansour at the pyramids at Giza in Egypt. Photo: The Mansour Family

Conservative treasurer Mohamed Mansour on his patriotic triggers

UKJanuary 24, 2024

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