Great architecture is both artistic and scientific, both beautiful and practical. Even more, architecture gives us cultural clues about a city's past, present and future.
It would be a mistake to judge Dubai by European standards. But surely this was the only place in the world where you could lie on the beach and ski down the slopes within half a day.
The Basics Country: United Arab Emirates Where is it?: United Arab Emirates is in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia. Why do people go here?: UAE is taking many active steps to court tourists to the country. It’s clean, safe, and has the beaches, [...]
Great architecture is both artistic and scientific, both beautiful and practical. Even more, architecture gives us cultural clues about a city's past, present and future. 
It would be a mistake to judge Dubai by European standards. But surely this was the only place in the world where you could lie on the beach and ski down the slopes within half a day. 
Lukas Davidson explores the modern wonderland that is Dubai, alongside its traditional and ancient self.
Rolf Palmberg does not find it easy to locate an enclave in the United Arab Emirates, or does he?
Summer or winter 