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Alexandra Mansilla
Always searching for ideas, inspiration, and talented people. In love with cartoons, sun, and Ted Lasso
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 18–24
Secta Open Air, NOMAD, Indian Independent Film Festival, and more
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Nov 2025
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NOMAD Lands In Abu Dhabi For the First Time. A Landmark Moment For the Region
What this debut edition brings and what it could mean for the design landscape of the Middle East
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Nov 2025
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Secta Open Air Returns For Round Two. And It Is Wilder Than Ever
We have got the inside scoop on what to expect from the upcoming festival
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Nov 2025
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Conveying the Essence Of the Carpet. Interview With Jason Seife
What is Jason trying to say through his art, and what did he take away from the carpet weavers he met?
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Nov 2025
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Why the UAE National Day Happens In Winter. And Why Sweet Gifts Win Every Time
A quick dive into the story behind the day — plus a few treats to gift
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Nov 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 11–17
From Hong Kong cinema to Indian cuisine under the desert stars, from a unique ceramics class to Alserkal Art Week
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Nov 2025
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Azza Al Qubaisi: “I Learned To See The Palm For What It Truly Is”
The first Emirati jewelry artist tells the palm’s deeper story — its resilience, its spirit, and our shared responsibility to care for it
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Nov 2025
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Female Voices In Lebanese Interior Design
Thinkers and makers, moving fluidly between art, architecture, and craft
by Alexandra Mansilla
6 Nov 2025
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“The Material Doesn’t Limit Us”: Omar Al Gurg Explores New Directions At DDW
The designer is part of two collabs — one with Massimo Dutti, and another with Stellar Works and Calico Wallpaper
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Nov 2025
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Connect With Japan Through Design: Nikken Sekkei Brings ‘Chatai’ To d3
See how this renowned architecture studio celebrates Japanese culture and hospitality through its new installation
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Nov 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 4–10
Dubai Design Week takes over d3. A new spot with mind-blowing sandwiches is opening. New art shows on the way
by Alexandra Mansilla
3 Nov 2025
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My Battle With Endometriosis. The Story Of Noor Taan
The pain inside her body was normalised — until one day, Noor decided to fight back
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Nov 2025
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The Quiet Language Of Seeing: Iranian Photographers To Follow
See how Iranian photographers capture the subtle poetry of everyday life
by Alexandra Mansilla
30 Oct 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 28–November 3
A lot of new cinema, unique exhibitions, and stunning new spots to eat in
by Alexandra Mansilla
27 Oct 2025
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Salone del Mobile.Milano Meets Riyadh: Maria Porro On What To Expect
Tap to discover how Riyadh will transform during the world’s most influential design fair
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Oct 2025
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Chef Ahmad Halawa: “Every Dish Carries a Piece Of Home”
Discover the story of a chef whose unforgettable dinners bring people together over Palestinian cuisine
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Oct 2025
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Why You Shouldn’t Tell Slim People How Skinny They Are
Yes, sometimes it isn't actually a compliment. It can cross a line and bring up something painful
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Oct 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 21–27
Spoiler: this week, everything (almost) leads back to Alserkal
by Alexandra Mansilla
20 Oct 2025
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A Giant Hashtag Installation To Take Over d3. Interview With Boo Design Studio
The authors of this piece chose to embody the idea of a majlis, reimagined in the form of a hashtag. Why so?
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Oct 2025
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A Bunch Of Silly Questions We Have Always Wanted To Ask a Pilot
All the things you wanted to know but were too afraid to — because you didn’t want to sound stupid. We did it
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Oct 2025