Hotels in Dubai, Riyadh, Doha and across the Gulf need furniture built for heat, scale and local codes. Here is how to choose a manufacturer that delivers there.

The United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are practically synonymous with heat, aren't they? Record-breaking temperatures, scorching summers – that's the image that comes to mind. But what if I told you there's a bold new theory emerging? It suggests that within the next 30 years, these very cities could see a surprising drop in their average temperatures. This idea really flies in the face of all our conventional climate forecasts. But if it turns out to be t