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          Architecture

          The latest news on architecture

          Ali Mohammed Sadeq Alblushi Masjid, also known as the Blue Mosque, is located along the E11 in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Story behind Blue Mosque's unique stepped design

          Art & DesignNovember 15, 2024
          Jumeirah Mosque takes inspiration from two Islamic architectural styles – Fatimid and Egyptian Mamluk. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Jumeirah landmark is beautiful inside and out

          Art & DesignNovember 01, 2024
          The 99 names of God are written in an elaborate Arabic script and protrude from the surface of the mosque. The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Al Aziz's futuristic design is even better by night

          Art & DesignOctober 18, 2024
          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

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          CultureApril 12, 2024