Nicola Chilton

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Gerbou

One of the most exciting restaurants to land in Dubai this year isn’t tucked inside a shimmering skyscraper. Gerbou, opened in February 2025 in the peaceful Nad Al Sheba neighborhood, is housed in a restored...

By Nicola Chilton

Abrahamic Family House

Arriving at a particularly tumultuous time for the world, Abu Dhabi’s Abrahamic Family House, combining a mosque, synagogue, and church aiming to promote mutual understanding, feels more important than ever. Opened to the public in...

By Nicola Chilton

The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Creating an entirely new destination from scratch isn’t easy, but having a vast swath of spectacular natural—and largely untouched—scenery is a good place to start. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to attract 100...

By Nicola Chilton

Designing a More Sustainable Future

Dubai-based architect Shaun Killa uses technology to design his futuristic buildings

By Nicola Chilton

Opening Up Real-Estate Investment

Stake wants to enable smaller retail investors to get involved in the buoyant Dubai real estate market

By Nicola Chilton

How One Company Uses Technology to Grow Tomatoes in the Desert

Sky Kurtz farms in the desert. The co-founder and CEO of Pure Harvest Smart Farms—located outside Abu Dhabi, where temperatures regularly top 113°F—and his team use the challenging environs to trial new crops and technologies...

By Nicola Chilton

How Artist eL Seed Takes Calligraphy to the Streets

The Dubai-based artist eL Seed, who draws upon Arabic calligraphy’s looping and curved shapes to create mesmerizing and often massive installations of wood, metal, glass and more, believes words are powerful—and that’s why he incorporates...

By Nicola Chilton

Meet the 'Chief Chocolate Officer' Behind Dubai's Favorite Sweet Treats

At Mirzam, Kathy Johnston specializes in chocolates with Emirati flavors and spices

By Nicola Chilton
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