Nikken Sekkei, the renowned Japanese architectural, engineering, and urban design firm, has embarked on a captivating journey to infuse Middle Eastern architecture with the subtle beauty and efficiency that define Japanese aesthetics. The company recently ...

By Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments Dubai’s property market continues its upward trajectory, with the high-end luxury segment emerging as a driving force behind the city’s real estate success. This trend reflects a paradigm ...

By Monica Menendez, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs; Director of the Research Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES); Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi   Earlier this month, Stockholm announced a ...

By Professor Malcolm Chrisp, Director of Teaching & Learning in the School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University   The built environment, encompassing infrastructure, buildings, and urban spaces, stands at the nexus of climate ...

by Jonathan Brown, Chief Portfolio Officer, Miral   The concept of mixed-use developments is not new. It has been guiding urban planning for centuries, tried and tested from ancient Rome to medieval China. But with ...

By Professor Lynne Jack, Associate Principal (International Research) and Director of the Centre of Excellence in Smart and Sustainable Construction at Heriot-Watt University Dubai   With building and construction activities responsible for 39 per cent ...

by Ramjee Iyer, Chairman and CEO of ACUBE Real Estate Development   The GCC and broader Middle East construction sector is enjoying a period of unprecedented growth that can be compared in grandeur to the ...