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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
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 Mansilla5 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 Mansilla4 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 Mansilla3 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 Mansilla1 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 Mansilla30 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 Mansilla27 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 Mansilla24 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 Mansilla23 Oct 2025
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Living
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 Mansilla23 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 Mansilla20 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 Mansilla17 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 Mansilla16 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 Mansilla15 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 Mansilla14 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 Mansilla13 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 Mansilla9 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 Mansilla9 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 Mansilla8 Oct 2025
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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 7–13

We have pulled together a few things that might make your week feel a little less routine

by Alexandra Mansilla6 Oct 2025
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Art
Interview

Aadil Abedi: "Every Stroke Of Calligraphy Carries Memory"

See how an artist works with Arabic script, playing with it but still respecting it

by Alexandra Mansilla2 Oct 2025