2020 is well underway and there is a buzz in the air. As we look forward to another year of excitement and productivity, this is also a good time to look back on the happenings of the year that’s past. At SmartBox, one of the major highlights of 2019 was the sprawling, stunning, pop-up that..
read moreSoleDXB is something we eagerly look forward to every year. Because it just keeps getting better and better with each edition. This iconic music, streetwear and art event, which has finished its 10th run, continues to enthral the youth population of the region to an extent where it has become a cultural touchstone. As always,..
read moreLast Exit Mad MaX Good food is not hard to find in Dubai. From the subtle flavours of Emirati dishes and the rich traditions of Middle Eastern cuisine, to the varied flavours brought to the city by its expatriates, the city has a glorious culinary culture. Yet even in the city’s vibrant culinary scene,..
read moreGood taste is not just about food! Given Dubai’s rising mercury, it’s perfectly understandable that residents are reluctant to step out much. But, if you do plan on taking a quick nighttime stroll down the Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai for a cuppa, you can check out some really cool joints a stunning..
read more3D PROJECTION, HYDROPONICS AND CLASSROOMS – ON BUILDING THE FIRST INNOVATION SANDBOX! Inspired by the ethos of the UAE’s Innovation Month, the keen minds at DP World conceptualised the Innovation Sandbox – a space where new, out of the box ideas could be nurtured and showcased, and new technologies explored. And when..
read moreFood shortage is a very real problem that the world is facing today. Dwindling resources such as space and water, unpredictable weather conditions, and the labour-intensive nature of the industry have all contributed to this situation. The need of the hour is for each family/community to be able to grow their own food, in a..
read moreIn Dubai, all weather is beach weather! And at SmartBox, we are proper beachheads. We love working on beachfront properties and developments, primarily because cargotecture is so much more environmentally friendly to these surroundings than most other forms of construction. For one, being modular and largely factory-made, there is very little disturbance to the beach..
read moreLiving spaces made of upcycled shipping containers have a history of surviving natural disasters. There are claims online that shipping container buildings were some of the few structures left standing after Hurricane Irma. It is a fact that across the world, organisations have been turning to shipping container spaces as the quickest, safest and..
read moreCargotecture, as someone reminded us recently, has been around for ages. In fact, at our Smart Box facility in Dubai, we have been upcycling used shipping containers into all kinds of live-work-play spaces for two decades now. From single-unit kiosks to multiple-level cafe and office spaces, we have done it all. And yet, the possibilities..
read moreLast Exit Al Khawaneej Once again, Smart Box had the privilege of being a part of the super-cool Last Exit project – joining hands with Meraas to build food trucks for Poco Loco, Hot Chix and Jaldi Jaldi. And boy are we excited! Following the roaring success of the themed food-truck-parks in Sheikh Zayed Road..
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