A grassroots movement of muralists and designers is transforming forgotten corners into creative sanctuaries, challenging the emirate's polished image with raw, community-driven art.
In a metropolis built on sand, Dubai's outdoor spaces tell a story of ambition and innovation that sets it apart from traditional green city models worldwide.
A perfect storm of government backing, international buyers, and homegrown talent is transforming the emirate into a genuine fashion and design powerhouse—and locals are scrambling to be part of it.
A grassroots movement of young Emiratis is transforming how the city engages with its pre-oil past, turning forgotten neighbourhoods into cultural laboratories.
As stress levels rise across the emirate, discover the specialist mindfulness and mental health facilities transforming how Dubai tackles anxiety and burnout.
New data from the Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Municipality show a city managing rapid expansion, but sustainability metrics raise questions about future capacity.
As the emirate pushes ahead with ambitious new metro lines and road networks, everyday commuters and business owners share their hopes, frustrations, and concerns about the future.
As urban isolation intensifies worldwide, Dubai's integrated approach to local spaces is creating tighter-knit communities faster than comparable metropolises.
As the emirate strengthens its public safety infrastructure, community voices reveal both confidence in local services and persistent concerns about everyday security.
As major cities worldwide race to meet climate targets, Dubai is repositioning itself as an environmental innovator—but experts say it still trails peers like Singapore and Copenhagen.
Rising vacancy rates and shifting tenant preferences reveal deeper truths about where global capital is moving in the emirate's commercial real estate sector.
A homegrown startup founder is transforming cross-border payments for SMEs across the GCC, drawing investment and talent to Dubai's thriving innovation district.
