Living

The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Launches 35 Private Residences in Ras Al Khaimah
By Nikki Weis
September 20, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Launches 35 Private Residences in Ras Al Khaimah

Set within a protected desert reserve, the new collection brings private villa living together with The Ritz-Carlton’s hospitality and wellness experiences.

Can Outdoor Spaces Make Us Feel Better? In Conversation with NextSpace CEO Martin Fryzelka
By Irma Berg
September 9, 2026

Can Outdoor Spaces Make Us Feel Better? In Conversation with NextSpace CEO Martin Fryzelka

Some places invite us to linger almost immediately. The reason is rarely one object, but the way light, privacy, landscape and proportion work together.

Mohamed Badie: “Architecture Should Not Dominate Human Presence”
By Irina Malkova
August 25, 2026

Mohamed Badie: “Architecture Should Not Dominate Human Presence”

Mohamed Badie, one of the Middle East’s most distinctive visual architects, on fluidity, sculptural movement and a constant search for new forms.

ARTDOM Riyadh Returns as Saudi Arabia Builds a New Design Landscape
By Nikki Weis
August 19, 2026

ARTDOM Riyadh Returns as Saudi Arabia Builds a New Design Landscape

The international design platform will return to Riyadh on 20–21 October 2026, bringing architecture, interiors, hospitality and real estate together.

UAE Wellness Residences Boom: What’s Actually Inside Them?
By Mona Babush
July 18, 2026

UAE Wellness Residences Boom: What’s Actually Inside Them?

From Dubai's forest communities to Abu Dhabi's dedicated wellness islands, the UAE is building one of the world's most ambitious map of longevity residences. We looked inside them.

Beyond the Green Wall: Interiors Shaping Wellbeing in the Gulf
By Irina Malkova
July 9, 2026

Beyond the Green Wall: Interiors Shaping Wellbeing in the Gulf

Biophilic design has long promised to reconnect people with nature. Today, the sharper question is whether wellness-driven residential interiors can support the body and the nervous system.

Kengo Kuma Brings Wedyan, a New Nature-Led Residence, to Dubai
By Nikki Weis
July 7, 2026

Kengo Kuma Brings Wedyan, a New Nature-Led Residence, to Dubai

Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the residences combine greenery, shaded terraces and wellness-focused amenities, reflecting a new understanding of luxury living in Dubai.

Saudi Arabia Is Building a 135-km Wellness Boulevard through Riyadh
June 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia Is Building a 135-km Wellness Boulevard through Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Sports Boulevard is becoming one of the world’s most ambitious examples of wellness real estate.

Build Well to Live: What the Global Wellness Institute Discovered in the Gulf
By Nikki Weis
May 18, 2026

Build Well to Live: What the Global Wellness Institute Discovered in the Gulf

A new report from the Global Wellness Institute reveals that while the rest of the world is still debating what a "healthy home" means, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have already rewritten the rules – at the scale of entire cities.

Sleep in the Sky: How Private Aviation Is Redesigning Rest
By Nikki Weis
May 3, 2026

Sleep in the Sky: How Private Aviation Is Redesigning Rest

For most travelers, flying is a compromise with the body: dry air, engine noise and a half‑sleep. VistaJet offers a different script: sleep as a conscious restoration ritual.