Lifestyle
A curated edit of books that explore the many facets of modern living, from everyday inspiration to the art of luxury. Spanning lifestyle, design, fashion, fragrance, travel, and refined living, this selection celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the rituals that shape how we live today. Each title has been chosen for its ability to inform, inspire, and elevate, offering readers thoughtful perspectives on style, culture, and the pursuit of a well-lived life.
Dubai: The Art of Wealth
In Dubai: The Art of Wealth, journalist and cultural commentator Egor Sharay offers a nuanced exploration of Dubai at a defining moment in its cultural evolution. Blending journalism, cultural analysis, and first-hand observation, the book examines how art, creativity, and cultural investment are reshaping the city’s identity beyond traditional notions of wealth and luxury.
Across 160 thoughtfully crafted pages, Sharay delves into the interconnected ecosystem of artists, galleries, developers, brands, and institutions that collectively define Dubai’s contemporary creative landscape. Rather than presenting a collection of interviews, the book weaves together years of research, conversations, and lived experience to form a cohesive narrative about how culture functions as both a social and economic force in the UAE. It is an insightful portrait of a city where ambition, diversity, and creativity converge.
WHY IT IS A FLUXX PICK
We recommend Dubai: The Art of Wealth for its intelligent, balanced perspective on luxury, culture, and place. Sharay moves beyond surface-level glamour to reveal how meaningful cultural investment shapes cities, communities, and long-term value. The book is particularly compelling for readers interested in the intersection of art, business, identity, and the Middle East’s growing influence on the global cultural stage.
It is also a rare insider’s account, written by someone who has witnessed Dubai’s creative scene evolve over more than a decade. Sharay’s ability to contextualise the city’s rapid growth with clarity and depth makes this book essential reading for creatives, collectors, cultural professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Dubai beyond its skyline.
To complement the book, we also sat down with Egor Sharay for an in-depth interview, where he reflects on his journey, his approach to cultural storytelling, and the ideas behind Dubai: The Art of Wealth — offering readers further insight into the thinking that shaped the publication.