Across the UAE, a quiet revolution unfolds in living rooms and dining spaces. Screens dim, conversation rises, and laughter punctuates the clatter of dice and shuffling cards. Board games, once considered relics of a pre-digital era, are experiencing a remarkable resurgence. In Dubai especially, families and friends are embracing tabletop entertainment as a powerful antidote…
Author: Driss El-Mekki
Casablanca native who traded civil-engineering blueprints for world travel and wordcraft. From rooftop gardens in Bogotá to fintech booms in Tallinn, Driss captures stories with cinematic verve. He photographs on 35 mm film, reads Arabic calligraphy, and never misses a Champions League kickoff.