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Masdar City
Described as a “greenprint” for sustainable urban development, Masdar City sets the bar for Abu Dhabi’s commitment to renewable energy.
Dreamland
The biggest water park in the whole region. It is nearly two decades old but still attracts many visitors as an ideal way to enjoy the outdoors all year round
Ajman Museum
Fortress of Ideas. It might be the smallest emirate but Ajman is full of cultural highlights, and the Ajman Museum is just one of many hidden secrets
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
The first museum of its kind in the UAE and stands as a cultural landmark of importance for both the Islamic faith and the vast history of the Islamic era
Central Souk in Abu Dhabi
The Central Souk in Abu Dhabi is a Foster + Partners design, set in the heart of the old city and intended to reignite the shopping experience
Tashkeel
founded by Sheikha Lateefa bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who addressed the need of the artistic community by forming an open studio to encourage creativity
Burj Khalifa
Despite its intimidating height, Burj Khalifa is an active urban monument with something for everyone
Abu Dhabi’s UAE Pavilion
An environmentally friendly architectural marvel. The Foster + Partners structure is home to the capital's art fair and holds the promise of a nation
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
A striking example of modern Islamic architecture and a space of worship, learning and cultural enrichment
The Khorfakkan Cinema
A forgotten cinema in Khorfakkan awaits its next scene as a future film school.
The Ayesha Bint Alsayed Ibrahim Mosque
Contemplation and community come into focus through an architect’s collaboration with nature.
CAAD — American University of Sharjah
Student-generated spatial modification responds to concept-driven interior design at CAAD.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Headquarters
The monumental minimalism of the UAE’s newest landmark articulates the chief role that the ADNOC will play in shaping Abu Dhabi’s future.
Office of the Future
The medium is the message with the world’s first 3D-printed office in Dubai, which houses one of today’s foremost innovation technology incubators.
Masdar City
Described as a “greenprint” for sustainable urban development, Masdar City sets the bar for Abu Dhabi’s commitment to renewable energy.
Mleiha Archeological Center
Architect Sumaya Dabbagh’s building design opens a portal to the region’s distant past while providing a space for the cultivation of identity.