Author: Nourhan Fahmy

From smart AC systems to smart lighting, innovative, smart technology can make a home more convenient and comfortable. What is even better is that smart home technology also represents a smart investment. As 80% of homebuyers now prefer [...]

With its stunning nature, its rich wildlife and its ancient forts and mosques, Bahrain attract tourists from all over the world. The stunning archipelago is made up of more than 30 islands and comprises a multitude of tourist attractions. Easily [...]

When buying a house, people certainly hope to get the best price and terms. And in order to do that, some negotiation skills are needed. How to negotiate for the best price? When to start negotiating and when to stop? Remember that negotiation [...]

The capital and the largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh means lush gardens in Arabic. And the beauty of the vibrant city makes the name very apt. Riyadh is as beautiful as it is rich in business and luxury. So, in a city famous [...]

Dubai is the city of opportunities. It is one of the few cities in the world where the question is not “What to do in Dubai?” But, “Will I have time to do all that in my trip to Dubai?!” Tourist attractions in Dubai are various and plentiful. In [...]

Turkish furniture has long ago moved away from the ornate style which was the trademark of the Ottoman lifestyle. Nowadays, Turkish designers have exchanged the lavish with the minimal approach in both furniture and decor. However, Turkish [...]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has got a rich past immersed in culture and tradition. Saudi people are always proud of their heritage, and even more proud and generous when it comes to sharing this heritage with people from other nations. [...]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. People always say that, they also say that beauty is very relative. But sometimes even if people do not strongly agree, they cannot disagree that something is beautiful. Does this apply to beautiful homes? [...]

An oasis in the desert plains, an authentically Arab country amongst more cosmopolitan destinations, its nationals call Kuwait the bride of the Gulf. Kuwait is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating destinations in the GCC, the more intriguing [...]

Numerous objects that we have used in the past decades have completely disappeared and a number of them have been eclipsed and replaced by new objects. Contemporary homes look very different from vintage homes, not just in terms of design but [...]

Distinguishing elements of traditional architecture can be identified in the traditional Arabic house around various parts of the Arab world. The astonishing traditional houses of ancient Cairo, the charming houses in old Kuwaiti Fareejs, the [...]

Saudi Arabia is a vast country and a diverse land. You can find all sorts of breath taking natural destinations in there, from great mountains to golden beaches to massive deserts, and all are globally renowned and well-maintained. And natural [...]

Furniture is the most important element in décor, and often times the most expensive. That is why you need to do your research before you buy. Choosing a piece of furniture should not be a decision based on aesthetics alone, but on functionality [...]

What comes to mind when we mention the word prison? Probably steel bars, tough wardens, hard beds, congested cells and horrible food, definitely not Ritz Carlton Riyadh! The above mentioned are the popular images of jail, however, for some [...]

The Arab world has significantly influenced various fields, notably the arts and architecture, philosophy, ethics, literature, and business, in both the ancient and the contemporary world. Arabs are generally known for their generosity, [...]