Tag archives for Middle East
Reflections Shine Throughout Masdar City
One of the great joys of having access to Masdar City is to revel in its design and spectacular architecture.
The Corniche at Abu Dhabi, a Celebration of the Gulf
Key to enjoying the Gulf in Abu Dhabi is taking a walk along the Corniche, and even hopping on a bicycle, if possible.
Al Hamra, Where Mud Homes in Oman Have Proudly Stood Tall for 400 Years
Al Hamra, Oman, a village still showcasing homes up to 400 years old, makes for a fantastic stop, even if you only have half an hour.
Nizwa Fort Towers as a Leading Example of Architecture in Oman
A visit to Oman would not be complete with at least a half day at Nizwa Fort, about a two-hour drive from Muscat.
Jebel Shams, an Oman Highlight
About 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Muscat, Jebel Shams in Oman is well worth a day trip or a couple nights if you love camping.
Turkey: Student-Cohabitation Fight about Rights, Not Religion
Whether or not students of the opposite sex should live together is the latest controversy to envelop Turkish Prime Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Could the Gulf Railway Finally Become Reality?
Could it become possible to take the train from Abu Dhabi to Doha in 2018? A 1,350-mile long Gulf railway system could soon link the GCC countries.
What’s It Like Working in Abu Dhabi?
What’s It Like Working in Abu Dhabi? My experience is hardly typical, but it should give you a good idea about life in the Middle East.
Muscat Still Honors Traditional Arabian Architecture
In a region known for excess and bombast, Muscat stands out as an oasis of calm and sanity in a large part because of its architecture.
Abu Dhabi, Where Roads Go No Where
As one get settled in the United Arab Emirates, he or she is in a country that seems to be a 24/7 construction zone. Roads going no where are not uncommon.
Patterns of Masdar City
I often say that so much of sustainability lies in design, and that is true of Masdar City.
The Aldar HQ Building, Where Design is the Foundation for Sustainability
Green building is catching on slowly in the United Arab Emirates, but the Aldar HQ building shows how great design is the foundation of sustainability.