Home Blog See all Blueprint Beta Cities in Action Healthy Living The Roots Blueprint Sustainability Podcast | episode 9: How Dubai Shapes Leaders: Sima Ved on Retail’s Next Big Shift In this episode of Blueprint, we speak with Sima Ved, one of the region’s leading business voices and the force behind Apparel Group’s global growth. Blueprint Sustainability Podcast | episode 8:Cities may face different challenges, but their solutions are shared. In this new episode of Blueprint, recorded during the global cities summit at Expo City Duba. The Roots Human-centred design Expo City Dubai: A city designed for everyone Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December The Roots Community life & advice Where to celebrate the festive season: top winter experiences to light up your holiday Whether you're staying local or planning a winter escape, the festive season brings out the best in cities across the globe. Cities in Action Art & culture Free family fun, art, culture and outdoor adventure at Expo City Dubai Round up the kids, the grandparents and the dog everyone's invited. Expo City Dubai is leafy, shaded, picture-perfect and packed with spots to discover and play. Blueprint Sustainability Podcast | episode 7: Identity, Innovation & the Future of Urban Life This Blueprint episode brings together Sumayya Vally, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and Dennis Wakabayashi Cities in Action Sustainability Local innovators tackle environmental challenges with smart tech Two young Emirati women, Tuqa Alabdouli and Saara Alkaabi, are turning heads with SRMERS (Smart Rainwater Management Emergency Response System) - proving the UAE's youth are driving real change. Cities in Action Community life & advice From Bali to Dubai: why digital nomads are packing their laptops for the Gulf Once a fringe lifestyle, digital nomadism is now a global movement – and Dubai is fast becoming one of its most exciting hubs. Blueprint Sustainability Podcast | episode 6: How cities are turning ambition into action Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joins *Blueprint* to discuss how urban leaders worldwide are moving beyond ideas to impact Beta Sustainability Cooler, smarter, greener: the power of Miracool paint What if a simple coat of paint could make Dubai cooler - literally? Healthy Living Community life & advice 10 ways car-free cities get you loving life more 10 Surprising ways car-free cities get you moving (and loving life more) The Roots Art & culture UAE National Day: celebrating 54 years of unity and heritage A celebration of the UAE's journey, its leaders and the values that unite the nation, Eid Al Etihad, which means Festival of the Union, is marked annually on 2 December. Blueprint Sustainability Podcast | episode 5: Governing the cities that welcome the world How global cities, as hubs of international connection and cultural exchange, lead through inclusive governance, innovation, and sustainable urban development. The Roots Sweets Olga Noskova brings mirror-glaze magic to Expo City's Festival of Cake Pioneer of breathtaking mirror-glaze cakes, turning pastry into art and experience The Roots Sweets Penelope d'Arcy Graham: from fashion passion to flour power Cake artist extraordinaire at Atlantis The Royal, Penelope transforms sugar into stunning edible art. The Roots Sweets Claire Clark MBE: pastry royalty at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake From The Ritz to The French Laundry and the BBC's Bake Off, Claire Clark MBE has wowed the world with her pastry perfection. At the Festival of Cake, she brings her star power, skill and passion for mentoring the next generation of bakers. Cities in Action Urban design & nature Carbon Assurance becomes UAE's first climate auditor Carbon Assurance sets a new benchmark for verified climate action, earning the UAE’s first official accreditation – and driving trust in carbon data from Expo City Dubai’s Sustainability District. Cities in Action Sustainability Expo City Dubai unveils blueprint for a greener future A joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Expo City Dubai, the Green Innovation District underscores the powerful trend of creating dedicated geographic centres to fuse research, business and talent. The Roots Sweets Jermaine Cunningham: sweet history meets modern mastery at Festival of Cake Cunningham, the pastry chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, brings historical inspirations and modern flair to Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake. The Roots Sweets Chef Megha Kwatra Madan: redefining cake artistry, one sugar flower at a time Megha Kwatra Madan crafts edible stories that inspire - and teaches the world how to do the same. The Roots Sweets Dr Susanne Ng: the scientist who makes cakes come alive From scientist to pastry pioneer, Susanne has redefined chiffon and roll cakes into whimsical 3D masterpieces loved around the world. The Roots Sweets Anna Olson: baking brilliance on Festival of Cake's centre stage From award-winning pastry chef to global TV personality, Anna brings her passion, creativity and baking wisdom to every kitchen she enters The Roots Sweets Flavour, family and fearless creativity with Chef Sarah Alsughayer From her Abu Dhabi kitchen to TV screens and regional collaborations, Sarah Alsughayer has fast become one of the UAE’s most exciting culinary voices. The Roots Sweets Chef Zoya Umran: the artist who turns cakes into stories Edible art celebrating life's sweetest moments The Roots Sweets Markus Bohr: Harrods' pastry visionary at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake From redefining the legendary Harrods Food Halls to setting pastry standards across five continents, Markus Bohr brings global flair, innovation and luxury to Dubai Blueprint PropTech Podcast | episode 4: Can machines care? Mo Gawdat, author, entrepreneur and former Chief Business Officer at Google X and Co-founder of @EmmaDotLove, weighs in on human-centred AI and the tech revolution making life smarter and simpler. Healthy Living Urban design & nature Worms: the underground heroes of a greener planet Why every city needs a worm farm? The Roots Sweets Nouel Catis: the talent behind Dubai’s sweetest sensation From viral fame with Dubai Chocolate to redefining Middle Eastern desserts, Nouel Catis is the visionary chef bringing bold creativity and storytelling to every plate. The Roots Art & culture UAE Flag Day, when everyone lines up behind the nation's flag Each year on 3 November the United Arab Emirates marks Flag Day - a celebration of unity, pride and gratitude to the nation’s founding leaders. The Roots Art & culture Bronze, bold and built for the future: the secret stories beneath Al Wasl Plaza When you step into Al Wasl Plaza, your eyes might go straight to the jaw-dropping dome above. But take a glance down and you’ll discover history in bronze, right beneath your feet.
