Designed to dine in: me Ta the Prix Versailles Most Beautiful Restaurants 2026 list

The Prix Versailles has published its 2026 list of the world’s most beautiful restaurants: sixteen establishments across thirteen countries, selected for the rigour and invention of their design as much as the food they serve. Three of the sixteen will receive a World Title, Prix Versailles, Interior or Exterior, at the end of the year.

22 Most Beautiful Homes by AD100 Designers

In Uptown Cairo, Egyptian architect Mohamed Badie brings his signature organic approach to a newly completed villa he describes as “an exploration of organic living”. The home unfolds in soft curves and raw, tactile textures, with moulded walls and ceilings that create a carved-from-nature feel. A sculptural fireplace anchors the living spaces, reinforcing the cave-like ambience while maintaining a contemporary clarity. Every detail is shaped as a one-off gesture, resulting in a residence that feels elemental, expressive and entirely its own.

Top Designers’ New Year’s Resolutions for 2026: Trends to Ditch, Strategies to Deepen

From quiet luxury to collaboration, stillness to systems thinking, these resolutions reveal the sentiments and strategies guiding design in 2026

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AD100 2026:
The Best Designers in the Middle East and North Africa

“My design philosophy draws inspiration from the unpredictability of nature, where no two patterns are the same, and every detail holds a sense of wonder,” says Egyptian architect Mohamed Badie. He also embraces cutting-edge digital modelling to create sustainable, functional spaces