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This Luminous Apartment in Dubai’s Bvlgari Residences Brings Old Hollywood Glamour to the City
The opulent décor, which takes its cue from the apartment’s waterside location and the designers’ reverence for luxury finishes, transforms it into a contemporary work of art
11 New Museum Openings of 2025 To Look Forward To
From the much-awaited Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi to Fondation Cartier in Paris, 2025 promises a raft of cultural destinations designed by some of the greatest architects
LA Fires: Celebrities Whose Homes Burned Down in the Pacific Palisades Wildfire
The Pacific Palisades neighbourhood is witnessing the worst wildfire in its history with more than 1,000 structures razed to the ground by the apocalyptic inferno
Dubai Bling Season 3: Where Do the Stars Live? And Everything Else You Wanted To Know
Mona Kattan, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Safa Siddiqui and friends are back for a highly-anticipated new season. Get ready for big drama, OTT fashion and and jaw-dropping real estate on the shiny Nexflix show
25 Interior Design Trends for 2025 That Will Redefine Home Decor
From material drenching (and double drenching) to spa-inspired bathrooms, micro-luxury and Dali-like surrealism, explore the trends that will reshape our living spaces this year
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Homes
Where Does Selena Gomez Live? All the Places the Recently Engaged Star Has Called Home
The Only Murders in the Building star, Emilia Perez breakout talent and Rare Beauty founder has owned homes on both coasts in the US and in her home state of Texas
Entertaining
26 Most Beautiful Restaurants in Dubai: AD’s Guide to the City’s Prettiest Hotspots
From the sky-high At.mosphere restaurant above the clouds and Ofelia, the maximalist dining spot in DIFC, to Gigi Dubai's sun-kissed lounges and The Guild's lush indoor forest, these are the city's shiniest hotspots
Architecture & Design
Where Is The Traitors Season 3 Filmed? What You Need To Know About Ardross Castle
This 19th-century castle is the star of both the UK and US versions of the devilishly irresistible game show
Architecture & Interiors
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Palm Beach Style Gets an Elegantly Exuberant Spin in This Spanish Colonial Home Renovation
Noted architecture firm Fairfax & Sammons worked alongside the interior designer – and homeowner – Betsy Shiverick to restore and refresh this stunning Florida home
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Homes
The 7 Most Beautiful Homes in Cairo
From modern villas to a Nile-facing duplex penthouse and art-filled mansions with unexpected twists on historic motifs, these homes in Egypt are truly one of a kind
Homes
This Modern Cairo Villa Features Dramatic Double-Height Spaces – Yet Clever Design Tricks Ensure It Feels Comfortable, Too
Warm natural materials and playful artworks make it a welcoming family home, whilst floor-to-ceiling windows connect its interior to the lush landscape
Architecture & Design
2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia: All the New Stadiums That Will Host the Games
The kingdom’s flair for attention-grabbing, futuristic projects will be on full display with no less than 11 new stadiums being planned
Architecture & Design
2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco: How the World’s Largest Football Stadium Could Change the Game
Architecture studios Oualalou + Choi and Populous have released renders of the 115,000-seat Grand Stade Hassan II stadium, which is being built in Morocco for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
Homes
This Midcentury-Modern Beverly Hills Home Fuses Old and New With Subtle Middle Eastern-Inspired Details
Its Egyptian-born designer drew on the textures and traditions of his homeland to create a ranchette that feels calm, grounded and rooted in its environment
Decorating
Children’s Room Decorating Ideas: 2025’s Top Tips for Creating Playful and Inspiring Spaces
Furnishing a children's room means creating a space that combines security, play and creativity. These are the year's most beautiful (and practical) ideas
Culture & Lifestyle
Discover Exceptional Watches and Jewellery Pieces That Are Future Heirlooms
Step inside AD Carat, our precious world of one-of-a-kind watches and jewellery, and delve into the stories behind the masterpieces
Architecture & Design
Secrets of Palace of Versailles Revealed: From Its Modest Origin to Becoming France’s Gilded Royal Residence
Did you know that the château de Versailles started as hunting lodge? Unearth more fascinating facts about this iconic royal residence with our experts
Culture & Lifestyle
2025 January Horoscope: Tarot Forecasts for All 12 Signs
As we start a new year, find out what January has in store for you in love, career, health and money
Homes
This Glamorous NYC Townhouse Turns Back Time With a Flamboyant Ode to Art Deco
In just 11 months, Francis Toumbakaris transformed this five-storey 1861 West Village property into a maximalist time machine with its own speak easy