Staggering skylines and boastful architecture make Dubai famous―this book traces them back to a twentieth-century plan for survival. In 1959, experts agreed that if Dubai was to become something more than an unruly port, a plan was needed. Specifically, a town plan was prescribed to fortify the city from obscurity…
“Everyday Life in the Spectacular City is a groundbreaking urban ethnography that reveals how middle-class citizens and longtime residents of Dubai interact with the city’s so-called superficial spaces to create meaningful social lives. Rana AlMutawa Publisher : University of California Press; First Edition (9 January 2024) Language …
From one of the world’s top experts on the economics of skyscrapers―a fascinating account of the ever-growing quest for super tall buildings across the globe. The world’s skyscrapers have brought us awe and wonder, and yet they Publisher : Scribner (14 May 2024) Language : English…
This book is for the innovation enthusiast, clinician, healthcare professional, and/or business healthcare investor. The narrative tracks the work of Dr Asrar Rashid, merging his knowledge of the clinical space with business training from London Business School and on-the-ground application to Dubai’s clinical arena. Written for those interested in the…
