On the evening of 27 May, the Young Collectors Auction, now in its 20th edition and the third of the 2014 season, was held at Ayyam Gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai amassing over $1,173,000 from seventy-seven lots, 81 percent of which sold.

On the evening of 27 May, the Young Collectors Auction, now in its 20th edition and the third of the 2014 season, was held at Ayyam Gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai amassing over $1,173,000 from seventy-seven lots, 81 percent of which sold.

Currently on view at The Third Line in Dubai is The Lost Empire, Fouad Elkoury’s third solo show in Dubai. The works on display reveal the artist’s photographic journey through an abandoned Soviet military base.

Currently on view at Dubai’s Carbon 12 Gallery is Atman, an exhibition by Hazem Mahdy. The works on display reveal abstracted photographic works with abstract and geometric subject matter.

Yet another al fresco lounge comes to the bar with Above Rooftop opening at Sofitel Downtown this month. Located on the eighth floor of the hotel and with its own private entrance, this night concept will boast stunning views of the Burj Khalifa.

Gulf Craft was recently named one of the world’s top 10 superyacht builders. During the Beirut Boat Show, the company stated that they see the demand for luxury on-water yachting continues to be strong in the Lebanese capital.

Italian leather goods and cashmere brand Cruciani has introduced a glamorous new rock line called BLACK BLOCK.This dark leather collection is made predominantly in saffiano leather, which is used also on the inside linings, the logos and enameled shoulder straps. The brand has introduced five handbag sizes as well as a new trendy carry-all bag.

Just shy of a year old, The Oberoi’s many restaurants and bars have already become popular outings for evening affairs. While Dubai is full booming with Japanese restaurants, Umai promising a quiet and refined place near the center of town in which to escape during the work week.   I ventured to Umai one day […]

Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Fahim, CEO of the Paris Gallery group of companies, announced last week the launch of the Luxury Club, a loyalty program created to broaden the shopping experience of Paris Gallery and Watch Gallery customers in the UAE. The Luxury Club will reward customers with high-value loyalty points that they can redeem […]