Global architects, urban planners, developers and sustainability gather at Desert Architecture MENA Forum

Dubai, UAE: As climate adaptation becomes one of the defining conversations shaping the future of cities, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum will return to Dubai on 18–19 June 2026 at Al Habtoor Grand Resort, bringing together some of the world’s leading architects, urban planners, developers, policymakers, and sustainability experts to redefine how desert environments are designed for the future.

Held under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living”, the Forum has rapidly established itself as the region’s premier platform dedicated exclusively to desert architecture, climate-responsive urbanism and sustainable development in arid regions.

Organised by Great Minds Events, this year’s edition will delve deeper into critical topics shaping the next generation of desert cities, including passive cooling systems, regenerative landscapes, low-carbon construction materials, net-zero urban planning, AI-driven smart infrastructure, water resilience, thermal comfort innovation, cultural preservation in modern architecture and the integration of traditional desert wisdom into contemporary design.

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