From a Creekside ode to the contemporary to monumental sculptures at the Louvre, this is the season of culture in Dubai. Laura Egerton, local cultural commentator and curator, makes a case for why art around the region has never been so vibrant.
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Stay a while in the UAE, among the rainforests, archipelagos and theme parks that are redefining the emirates
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Go here: Vienna, Austria
Slow down in the city that promotes intelligent travel
You should go here: Nihonbashi
Tokyo’s vast size means there’s always something new to discover, but why not start where it all began?
You should go here: Ferencváros, Budapest
Need an excuse to shun Buda’s hilly streets? Look no further than this eclectic neighbourhood, nestled on the city’s ‘Pest’ side
You should go here: Highland Park, Los Angeles
Since its earliest days as a suburban bedroom community in the 1920s, Highland Park has been imagined and remade – both for film appearances and its community – many times over
You should go here: Alcântara, Lisbon
It may not have the postcard allure of Lisbon’s other bairros, but few districts can match Alcântara’s diversity
You should go here: Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
A juxtaposition of Chinese and international influences, where ancient collides with achingly hip, makes this Hong Kong neighbourhood attractive for any kind of traveller
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To experience life in Sicily, head to the iconic Ballaro Market