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The Journal

Essays from the atelier

Quarterly notes on architecture, ownership, and the UAE's luxury market.

The Quiet Return of the Mansion
Jun 2026

The Quiet Return of the Mansion

Why Emirates Hills is once again the most contested address in Dubai.

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Beachfront, Reconsidered
May 2026

Beachfront, Reconsidered

A study of Palm Jumeirah's second wave of frond-front architecture.

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On Brass, Stone, and Restraint
Apr 2026

On Brass, Stone, and Restraint

Notes from an interior commission at Aurum Heights.

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The Off-Market Mandate
Mar 2026

The Off-Market Mandate

How private mandates outperform the public listings book.

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Abu Dhabi's Cultural Mile
Feb 2026

Abu Dhabi's Cultural Mile

Why Saadiyat is the most under-priced trophy market in the Gulf.

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Designing for the Dynasty
Jan 2026

Designing for the Dynasty

On commissioning a home for two generations to inhabit.

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