Heights of glory

Heights of glory

November 2011: While buildings must reflect the social and cultural mores of the region, experts feel sustainability is soon becoming a contributor to the UAE architectural signature..

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Beauty remains a secret ambition: Rem Koolhaas

May 2010: Writing is one way of understanding the issues of a city and participating in a more intelligent way, according to Pritzker award-winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.

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The impossible transformed to reality: Emaar Chairman on Burj Khalifa

Jan 2010: The biggest challenge during the building of the Burj Khalifa was to exercise caution, said Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties.

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Exclusive: Soaring to the sky – Burj Khalifa

Jan 2010: An exclusive interview with Adrian Smith, who formerly worked at the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the firm that won the design competition. In this...

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Transparent film to protect Louvre Abu Dhabi from rain – Jean Nouvel

Nov 2009: The perforated dome structure will have transparent film between the two layers, according to interviews with Jean Nouvel of Jean Nouvel Atelier and the design team in an...

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UAE Free Zones: Time to be your own boss

May 2017: Free zones across the UAE are seeing an uptick in business as increasing numbers of entrepreneurs take the plunge

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UAE: Increased commitment to sustainability

Nov 2012: Architects and industry experts say an initial green design investment of just 2 per cent will produce savings greater than 10 times the initial investment, based on a...

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An authentic taste of Dubai – Iftar and Ramadan

Aug 2011: Over nearly two decades in this country, I have been privileged to experience many different iftars (the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset in Ramadan). A cosy ladies'...

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Paris and Mumbai: A tale of two cities

Jan 2011: As I bite into a tangy green chutney sandwich at the 54-year-old historic Tea Centre in Mumbai, I know that this is the year of serendipity. Sitting in...

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Through a Looking Glass- Riad Meriem

Oct 2007: When you step inside the Riad Meriem, it is like going through the looking glass. A designer and photographer, Thomas Hays' restless creativity has led him to embark...

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