About
We consider it our duty to redress the stereotypes. Living in a region steeped in well-worn cliches, Brownbook takes on the task of reintroducing the Middle East to itself. Seeking out people, places and narratives from Tehran to Casablanca we look at the real style of life and tell stories that would otherwise remain unheard. Launched in 2006 in Dubai, Brownbook has successfully remained independent and is today one of the most widely read magazines in the Middle East and North Africa. We publish six times a year. With extensive coverage of lifestyle, design, architecture and travel we are an essential guide to the region.
Brownbook explores offbeat subjects with an outlook across the entire region – from Tehran to Casablanca, Brownbook believes in discovering and reporting on the inspiring, stories of this creative part of the world. Brownbook has successfully remained independent and is one of the most widely read magazines in Dubai and the Middle East. With its extensive, focused coverage, this is a ‘must-have’ lifestyle guide for switched-on urbanites.
The magazine is split into five categories:
Lifestyle
In this section, we aim to introduce the Middle East to itself again, and meet people with businesses, big ideas, friendly faces and a plan for the future.
Agenda
In-depth reports in which, Brownbook examines the issues that the Middle East faces through a lens of arts, design and, most importantly, people.
Design
Split into three sections: Architecture sets great urban creations in the context of their city, Concept explores new ideas in the field of art and design and Residence glimpses homes dreamed- up by artists, writers, musicians and architects.
Travel
Go surfing in Yemen, skiing in Iran, treasure-hunting in Baku: Brownbook seeks out obscure destinations and new takes on MENA’s well-trodden escapes.
Fashion
Carefully selected apparel that appeals to our core readership across the region.