manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east

toulouse-based photographer manuel alvarez diestro introduces a photography collection, portraying the new cities that he has discovered, during his multiple trips to the middle east. the project brings together a series of images in which the desert appears both as a prominent feature, supporting the structures, or as an omitted element, like in dubai‘s case. 

doha, qatar

the photography by manuel alvarez diestro successfully depicts the latest local architectural trends which aim to conquer desert by humanity. the combination of the specific topography and the contemporary built structures generates extravagant dream-like imagery, evoking a surreal atmosphere. the project corresponds to the cities of doha (qatar), tehran (iran), cairo (egypt) and dubai (UAE).

doha, qatar

doha, qatar

doha, qatar

doha, qatar

doha, qatar

doha, qatar

cairo, egypt

tehran, iran

tehran, iran

dubai, UAE

dubai, UAE

project info:

photographer: manuel alvarez diestro

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom