Urban Studies
Qasr al Hosn Festival 2015
Dana Abu Ali visits the third annual festival in Abu Dhabi, which celebrates the history of the city’s oldest building and the emirate that grew up around it.
The Crochet Coral Reef Project Comes to Abu Dhabi
What can crochet do to help save the planet? Chaeri Lee investigates
Going Beyond the Superlative Mindset
Why bigger isn’t always better: Mohit Mandal on the urban landscape of the Emirates.
The “Cast” of Abu Dhabi’s Qasr al Hosn
A meditation on the presentation of traditional UAE folkways at the 2013 Qasr al-Hosn Festival.
Boom Cities Conference
A multidisciplinary NYUAD conference exploring rapid urban development in the Arabian Peninsula.
Mapping Abu Dhabi, Part 3
A look at the different populations who use St. Andrew’s Church in Abu Dhabi.
Mapping Abu Dhabi, Part 2
We continue our progression on unorthodox maps of Abu Dhabi.
Mapping Abu Dhabi, Part 1
Sachi Leith on alternate ways of mapping the geography of Abu Dhabi.
Sushi: Japan’s Small, Yet Powerful Ambassador
Investigating the sushi culture of Abu Dhabi.
From Pearls to Oil: A Lecture by David Heard
David Heard talks about the early days of the UAE in his newest book.
Side Streets: Oryx Hotel Rooftop Terrace
A hidden oasis in Khalidiya.
Side Streets: Ghaf Gallery, Khalidiya
A trail-blazer in Abu Dhabi’s slowly growing art scene.