July 2026 | Issue 03.

Inside Issue 03 (July 2026)

The July cover star is Islam Hammad, "The Architect of Ambition". Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he arrived in Dubai in 2013 with $250 and is now Partner and Chief Sales Officer at Onelink Properties, with more than $2B in property sales. The issue pairs his story with a summer guide to the city, record property numbers and new heritage and AI projects.

In this issue

• The July Edit: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at Coca-Cola Arena, Cairokee at DWTC Hall 8 and club nights at Cavo.
• The Cultural Core: 'Summer Vibes' at Opera Gallery Dubai, 'Cross Scripts' at Lawrie Shabibi and 'Interoception' by Juma Al Haj at Iris Projects.
• Living Dubai: CÉ LA VI, Alaya (DIFC), Ossiano, Banyan Tree Spa and Bvlgari Resort Dubai.
• Staycation of the Month: the Rove Hotels 36-Hour Staycation.
• Heritage Icon: the Arabian Tea House in Al Fahidi, open since 1997.
• The Next Economy: "The $75 Billion Surge" in first-half 2026 project launches, with comment from Walid Al Zarooni of W Capital.
• Government Initiative: the Falcon Market, an AI-Powered Park Challenge and new lighting along Dubai Creek.
• Market Spotlight: Raw District by Imtiaz in Downtown Jebel Ali.
• Smart Dubai: the Dubai REST property app and Harrow International School Dubai.
• The Art of Time: a 10-piece Bvlgari Octo Finissimo engraved by Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej.
• Modern Living: Dr. Glowed, the skincare brand founded by Veronica.
• Society & Style: Emirates Fashion Week® and its Cruise 2027 showcase, 29 to 31 July 2026.

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