Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a vast cultural hub at the heart of a new masterplan in the United Arab Emirates city of Sharjah, which will comprise a series of droplet-shaped buildings set around a tapered observation tower. More about Zaha Hadid Architects wins contest for water-inspired cultural hub in UAE
A 356.5-metre skyscraper topped with swimming pools and a golden latticed roof in Dubai has won the title of the world's tallest hotel. More about Dubai tower with golden lattice spire named world's tallest hotel
The controversial Dubai Frame has opened to the public, despite an ongoing copyright dispute with architect Fernando Donis, who won a competition to design the observation tower over a decade ago. More about Dubai Frame opens amid claims of copyright infringement
These photographs by Luc Boegly and Sergio Grazia show the complex engineering of the vast dome that is suspended over the galleries of Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. More about New photographs reveal the feat of engineering behind the Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome
Dutch firm MVRDV has revealed plans to build a cluster of mixed-use towers in Abu Dhabi, featuring pixellated corners that will frame a public square designed by Danish studio BIG. More about MVRDV and BIG to create new neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi's Makers District
Bowls made from recycled metals and seating inspired by traditional Arabic Majlis featured in an exhibition of emerging talent from the Middle East and North African regions at this year's Dubai Design Week. More about Nomadic design exhibition showcases new talent from the Middle East and North Africa
A timelapse video from the webcam provider EarthCam reveals the intricate process of constructing the geometric dome of the new Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi. More about Timelapse reveals eight-year construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi in just three minutes
Architecture studio Fahed + Architects repurposed bedsprings to create this temporary pavilion in the centre of the Dubai Design District. More about Fahed + Architects create bulbous copper pavilion from old bedsprings at Dubai Design Week
Following a spate of high-profile schemes proposed for the United Arab Emirates, we created a new Pinterest board of the country's most eye-catching developments, including OMA's first project in Dubai and Jean Nouvel's recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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The first official photographs of the Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi have been released, ahead of the museum's public opening this weekend. More about Jean Nouvel's completed Louvre Abu Dhabi is spanned by a huge geometric-patterned dome
Pritzker Prize-winning studio RCR Arquitectes has completed a luxury apartment complex on an artificial island in Dubai, featuring glazed balconies on every floor and facades lined with textured glass louvres. More about RCR Arquitectes completes "serene and restrained" Dubai apartment building with sea views
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has revealed designs for the Mars Science City, which will operate as a space simulation campus near Dubai where scientists will work on "humanity's march into space". More about Bjarke Ingels proposes Mars simulation city for Dubai in race for space colonisation
A fire broke out at one of Dubai's tallest skyscrapers in the early hours of this morning, causing the evacuation of over 600 residences and reigniting debate about the safety of materials used in high-rise buildings. More about Blaze tears through Dubai's Torch Tower skyscraper for second time
Filigreed carbon-fibre shutters fold around the oriel window of Foster + Partners' Apple Store in Dubai, shading the shop floor during the day but opening at night to views of the Burj Khalifa. More about Foster + Partners completes Dubai Apple Store with carbon-fibre "solar wings"
OMA has used sprayed concrete, polycarbonate and movable walls to transform four warehouses on Dubai's Alserkal Avenue into a cultural centre. More about OMA's first project in Dubai is a cultural centre with moving eight-metre-high walls
The Dubai Frame is due to open later this year – even though an ongoing lawsuit filed by its architect, Fernando Donis, alleges the design is stolen. More about Dubai Frame nears completion despite architect's claims of copyright breach
100% design director William Knight is leaving his London post to head up Dubai Design Week. More about William Knight appointed head of design for Art Dubai Group
Major architecture firms including Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners and Santiago Calatrava are setting up office in Dubai as the Middle Eastern architecture market booms. More about Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners and Calatrava open Dubai offices
Bjarke Ingels Group has today unveiled its designs for the world's first Hyperloop high-speed transportation system in Dubai, which is to feature pods that travel at "near supersonic speed". More about BIG reveals full designs for Dubai Hyperloop in new video
Hyperloop One has released a new teaser video revealing that its new high-speed transportation system designed by Danish firm BIG will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes. More about BIG-designed Hyperloop to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes