Editor’s Foreword – August 2025

August in the GCC is a month of contrasts—where the pace of life slows under the desert sun, yet the spirit of exploration, innovation, and indulgence finds new expression. At BUZZAAR, we’ve curated this issue to inspire both your sense of adventure and your comfort at home, delivering a 360-degree take on the lifestyle conversations shaping our region.

We begin with a call to discovery in “Saudi Arabia Awaits: Answer the Land’s Call”, as the Kingdom unveils its dynamic new tourism campaign, inviting the world to experience a land where heritage meets modernity. From there, we trade cityscapes for playfulness in “Rediscover Play: Yas Island & Your Inner Child”, where nostalgia and adventure fuse into a family getaway like no other.

Motorsport fans will feel the rush in “Bahrain at Full Throttle”, a tribute to the nation’s enduring Formula 1 legacy, while architecture enthusiasts can marvel at Oman’s globally recognized museum in “A Gem with Global Acclaim”, a triumph of design and culture.

Closer to home, we explore how design elevates our spaces and lives: “Step onto Luxury: The Carpet Comeback” uncovers how statement rugs are transforming GCC interiors, while “Cool with a View” examines how energy-smart glass facades are redefining sustainable elegance across our skylines.

Of course, lifestyle is as much about care as it is about indulgence. In “Paws & Protection”, we share essential tips to keep your pets safe during the Gulf’s unforgiving summers. And for those dreaming of escape, “Maldives Calling” delivers the ultimate inspiration for your next barefootluxury retreat.

This August, let BUZZAAR be your passport—to places, perspectives, and experiences that celebrate the very best of life in the GCC and beyond.