Dubai to begin flying world's first passenger drone
A passenger-carrying drone that will transport individuals through the air without a pilot will begin flying over Dubai's skyline from this summer. More
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Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners and Calatrava open Dubai offices
Major architecture firms including Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners and Santiago Calatrava are setting up office in Dubai as the Middle Eastern architecture market booms. More
BIG reveals full designs for Dubai Hyperloop in new video
Bjarke Ingels Group has today unveiled its designs for the world's first Hyperloop high-speed transportation system in Dubai, which is to feature pods that travel at "near supersonic speed". More
BIG-designed Hyperloop to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
Hyperloop One has released a new teaser video revealing that its new high-speed transportation system designed by Danish firm BIG will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes. More
BIG teaser video reveals Hyperloop plans for Abu Dhabi and Dubai
In this exclusive video from BIG, partner Jakob Lange discusses how its plans for a Hyperloop high-speed transportation system between Abu Dhabi and Dubai will transform how people live. More
Calatrava's Dubai Creek observation tower breaks ground
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has released more images of his proposed Dubai Creek Tower – now under construction and expected to surpass the 828-metre-high Burj Khalifa. More
X Architects creates facility for bird watchers at a UAE nature reserve
Over 350 species of bird have made their home at this wetland centre, built by local firm X Architects on a former rubbish dump in the United Arab Emirates (+ slideshow). More
Santiago Calatrava selected to design UAE Pavilion for Dubai Expo 2020
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has been chosen to create the United Arab Emirates' national pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020, with a design modelled on bird's wings (+ slideshow). More
Ibda Design uses contrasting sandstone and white marble for mosque in Dubai
Arched openings in the sandstone facade of this Dubai mosque by Ibda Design lead worshippers into a bright marble courtyard with a textured minaret (+ slideshow). More
OMA unveils plans for first project in Dubai
Dutch architecture firm OMA is to transform a set of four warehouses on Dubai's Alserkal Avenue into a multi-purpose venue for cultural events. More
Foster, BIG and Grimshaw reveal designs for 2020 Dubai Expo pavilions
Foster + Partners, BIG and Grimshaw Architects have won a competition to design a trio of pavilions for the 2020 Expo, which will be held in Dubai. More
Nap Bar in Dubai invites visitors to sleep on soft pebble-shaped seats
French furniture brand Smarin has created a temporary installation of soft dune-shaped lounge chairs, designed to encourage visitors to stop and take a nap (+ slideshow). More
Calatrava wins contest for observation tower in Dubai harbour
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has won a competition to design an observation tower for Dubai – a landmark that aims to rival the 828-metre-high Burj Khalifa. More
Foster + Partners unveils design for crystalline skyscraper now underway in Dubai
Work has begun on a chamfered glass skyscraper designed by Foster + Partners for Dubai's financial district, which will offer occupants views of the world's tallest building. More
Huge fire breaks out at Atkins-designed Dubai skyscraper
A fire has engulfed The Address Downtown Dubai hotel tower near the Burj Khalifa, ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. More
Global Grad Show brought "groundbreaking" student work from around the world to Dubai
Movie: in our next movie for Dubai Design Week, Global Grad Show curator Brendan McGetrick explains why it was important to present an exhibition of student projects at Dubai's inaugural design festival. More
Abwab pavilions "empower design" from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia
Movie: Abwab creative director Rawan Kashkoush describes how pavilions showcased the "differences and nuances" of design from the United Arab Emirates and surrounding countries, in this movie produced by Dezeen for Dubai Design Week. More
Inaugural Dubai Design Week will "open doors" for the design industry in the region
Movie: Cyril Zammit of Art Dubai explains how the inaugural Dubai Design Week aims to establish the city as a global design centre, in the first movie from a series produced by Dezeen for Dubai Design Week. More
Dubai to fight fires in world's tallest skyscrapers using jetpacks
Dubai, home to the world's tallest skyscraper, will use jetpack-equipped firefighters in high-rise emergencies as early as next year. More
"Long journey" ahead for Dubai's growing design scene
In the space of three years, Dubai has started two annual trade fairs, opened a dedicated design district and hosted its inaugural design week. Dezeen investigates how and why the city is trying to become a global design centre. More