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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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Design
Lebanon
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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Design
Art
“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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Dubai
Art
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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Dubai
Events
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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Health
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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Photography
Art
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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Events
Dubai
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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Interview
People
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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Interview
People
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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Lifestyle
Mental Health
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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Dubai
Events
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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Art
Interview
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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Travel
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
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Art
Interview
Between Revealing And Covering: Maha Alasaker’s Art Explores the Female Body
Maha calls her practice a form of therapy. Why does it feel that way for her?
by Alexandra Mansilla
15 Oct 2025
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Art
Dubai
AI Needs a Human. Ila Colombo On Her Journey And Dubai Design Week
Get a first look at the salt-inspired pavilion arriving in d3
by Alexandra Mansilla
14 Oct 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 14–20
There is a lot happening this week — and among it all, the long-awaited Moist Paper Party finally returns
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Oct 2025
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Mental Health
‘Our Mind Is the Real Battlefield’. Sara Fares On Mental Health And Faith
Sara speaks with rare honesty about anxiety, panic, and the quiet process of rebuilding yourself from within
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Oct 2025
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Art
People
Iranian Artists Who Let Nature Speak (Or Stay Silent)
See how each artist meets nature — each in their own way, yet always with quiet respect
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Oct 2025
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Fashion
Lebanon
A Brand With a Loud Voice. Huda Baroudi And Maria Hibri On Bokja
25 years on, Bokja continues to react to the world — turning stories, emotions, and moments into fabric
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Oct 2025
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Technologies
Ever Wanted To Turn Your Dreams Into A Film? Well, Now You Can
Now, even your most surreal dreams don’t have to stay trapped in your head
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Oct 2025