Rana AlMutawa
Urban ethnographer focusing on the interactions of middle-class citizens and longtime residents with Dubai's urban spaces
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Mar 26, 2024 • 39min
Rana AlMutawa, "Everyday Life in the Spectacular City: Making Home in Dubai" (U California Press, 2024)
Rana AlMutawa, an urban ethnographer, discusses how middle-class citizens in Dubai create social lives in superficial spaces. She challenges perceptions of authenticity in modern Dubai and explores inclusivity and exclusions in urban spaces. AlMutawa also delves into identity management, resistance, and belonging in rapidly changing environments.
