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Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

Home & GardenDecember 24, 2024

Depending on the number of guests and vibe you want to set, choose from canapes, a buffet or a sit-down dinner. Getty Images

How to throw a great party: Food, personal touches and ice breakers

LifestyleDecember 17, 2024

Marie Gibb's Christmas decorated home in Dubai.
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This Dubai resident has made her home a Christmas wonderland for 40 years

Home & GardenDecember 16, 2024

When time is of the essence, this crop of kitchen gadgets can save precious minutes. iStock

Ten kitchen gadgets to save time when cooking

Home & GardenDecember 10, 2024

Mocha Mousse can be used in big-item furniture and surrounded by metallics for maximum impact. Photo: Covet House

Mocha Mousse is Pantone colour of the year for 2025

Home & GardenDecember 05, 2024

Tenant demand is shifting towards more affordable and mid-market districts like Discovery Gardens in Dubai. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Dubai’s mid-income communities record highest rental growth

PropertyNovember 16, 2024

Capital appreciation for off-plan properties can be fairly rapid within a rising market, reaching its peak just before handover. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE Property: ‘Should I buy an off-plan or ready unit in Dubai?’

PropertyNovember 14, 2024

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen says she would love to design a boutique hotel in the UAE. Photo: Kelly Hoppen

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen on being part of Dubai's design evolution

Home & GardenNovember 07, 2024

Do not get into a property investment without having full clarity on your financial goal, experts say. Getty Images

How to gather the down payment to buy your first UAE property

MoneyNovember 07, 2024

The Kensington Gardens residences, located in Nakheel's Greenwood community, will be available to move into by 2027. Photo: Leos Developments / Nakheel

Luxury residences coming to UAE, from homes by Elie Saab to Baccarat

Home & GardenNovember 06, 2024

To make a studio apartment appear more spacious, experts suggest placing main furniture on top of a big carpet and partitioning the space to separate living and sleeping areas. Photo: Jaipur Rugs

Let there be space: How to make studio apartments look bigger

Home & GardenOctober 25, 2024

Homeowners should ensure that their mortgage payment does not exceed 25 per cent to 30 per cent of their net income. Getty Images

Common mistakes to avoid for UAE’s first-time home buyers

MoneyOctober 23, 2024

Children often form a strong bond and connection while sharing a room, though prioritise privacy as they grow older, say experts. Getty Images

Experts reveal benefits and drawbacks of siblings sharing a bedroom

LifestyleOctober 13, 2024

Wallpaper imprinted with The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Photo: The Met x Sedar Global.

Famous Met paintings turned into wallpaper and cushions

Home & GardenOctober 05, 2024

The clothes chair is a 'holding area for wardrobe favourites that you’ve worn but aren’t quite dirty enough for the washing machine', says organisation adviser Shelina Jokhiya. Getty Images

The bedroom clothes chair: A messy heap or a vital wardrobe management system?

Home & GardenAugust 09, 2024

The drawing room in Raza Beig's Palm Jumeirah villa in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Inside Splash CEO's art-filled Dh160m villa on Palm Jumeirah

Home & GardenJuly 04, 2024