Dubai Wonder

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About the Work

Dubai is a major Middle Eastern city with a rich history. The city began as a modest center for pearl diving, fishing, and trade but has since grown to become a bustling metropolis. As the most populous of the seven emirates established in 1971 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Dubai is home to some of the world's most iconic architectural wonders, including the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, the Dubai Mall, the Burj Al Arab seven-star hotel, and the Dubai International Airport.

Dubai Wonder showcases the city's cultural diversity and distinct neighborhoods, from the historic Deira district to the cultural hub of Al Quoz, the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the luxurious coastal district of Jumeirah. The book also highlights Dubai's burgeoning art scene, including the Art Dubai fair and Alserkal Avenue, a collection of warehouses containing art galleries. Additionally, readers can explore the highly anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai, set to open in October 2021.

As a hub of innovation and firsts, Dubai embodies a vision for the future where anything is possible, as illustrated in the pages of this awe-inspiring addition to Assouline's Travel Series.

About the Author

Myrna Ayad is an editor, arts consultant, and cultural strategist, with a special focus on visual art and culture from the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey. After serving as director of Art Dubai, the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia's foremost international art fair, Ayad established her eponymous consultancy in 2018. Her writings have been featured in several publications, including The New York Times, CNN Online, Artforum, The Art Newspaper, Artsy, Artnet, Wallpaper*, and The National, among others. She has also contributed to artist monographs and exhibition catalogues. Between 2007 and 2015, Ayad was the editor of Canvas, the premier magazine for visual art from the Middle East, where she managed the production of the publication's affiliate newspapers, catalogues, and luxury art books. Ayad has been based in Dubai for nearly four decades, where she resides with her husband and two children. She has also served as a panelist and moderator and is a member of the committees of cultural entities in the region.

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