One of Dubai’s fashion guru’s is none other than Tala Samman. Born in Chicago but originally from Syria, Tala is a fashion consultant, editor and stylist and has worked for such names as Net-a-porter.com, ASOS.com and Galaxy chocolate. Her style blog, myfashdiary.com has been nominated in Ahlan! Magazine’s Best in Dubai awards, as well as the Marie Claire UK Blog and Twitter awards. Tala has worked with fashion designers such as Tom Ford and Halston and has also been featured in publications including The Guardian, Grazia UK and Grazia Middle East, Harpers Bazaar Arabia and Marie Claire Middle East. She was also listed as one of Dubai’s Hot 100 for 2011. Tala currently lives between London and Dubai.
Where were you born?
Illinois, USA
How long in Dubai:
I grew up in Dubai so I’ve been here on and off for most of my life.
Neighborhood:
Jumeirah
Occupation:
Fashion editor at style.com Arabia and write a daily updated lifestyle diary at myfashdiary.com
Favorite Restaurant:
Zuma
Best Sushi:
Sumo or Zuma
Best Ethnic Food:
Chinese at Noodle house
Best Italian:
La Petite Maison or Bice
Best place for late night dining:
Zaatar wa Zeit
Best dessert:
Cheesecake factory
Best place for a romantic date:
Outdoors at the Armani Hotel
Best Sunday brunch:
Al Qasr
All-around favorite spot in Dubai:
Jumeirah, I love anything in Jumeirah!
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend?:
Armani Hotel
Favorite shopping venue/boutique:
S*uce, Symphony and Boutique1
Best place to buy watches and jewellery:
Accessories from s*uce
Favorite cultural event:
Art events
Best Aspect of Dubai:
The comfort and safety
Best Pizza:
Naked pizza
Best Lunch:
Circle cafe
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore:
Old town
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