With 2012 almost coming to an end, it’s always good to look back on some of the most elaborate affairs, dinners or parties that have been the talk of the town among the elite A-listers, especially in New York City.

On November 28, the legendary British brand Burberry known for its signature plaids will be unveiling its first ever exclusive pop-up shop in the Middle East. The Burberry pop-up shop will be located at Level 2 of Harvey Nichols store in Dubai.

Just this past Tuesday night by unanimous vote, it’s official that the Beverly Hills City Council has announced Rolex as the city’s first official Centennial sponsor. The luxury watch manufacturer is first approved and announced sponsor for the Beverly Hills Centennial in 2014, making this a tremendous achievement for Rolex.

Pubbelly has just announced that they will be opening a 5th restaurant called PB Steak in early 2013. The selection property of choice will be the former Joe Allen’s space on Purdy Avenue in Miami Beach.

Last night in a star-studded event, Jake Gyllenhaal was being honored at the New Eyes for the Needy 80th Anniversary sponsored by FIJI Water. This special event which involved an intimate dinner among the elite took place at Colicchio & Sons to honor the actor’s long-time charitable efforts for those in need.

With the year almost coming to a close, Ludo Lefebvre is mastering a plan to open another successful pop-up similar to LudoBites at Downtown’s Gram & Papa’s called “LudoBites 10.” The pop-up will be planned from December 4 to 21 on weekdays.

The legendary St. Regis Aspen has completed their multi-million dollar redesign that has left both the interior and exterior to resemble a remarkable mountain manor, very similar to the design used during the Gilded Age, courtesy of the visionary behind the St. Regis Brand, John Jacob Astor.

Just in time for Christmas season, Harrods in London has managed to continue to wow customers with jaw-dropping Christmas displays within the store’s window, but not with just any theme, their Walt Disney Princess theme. In true princess fashion, the London store has opened its doors to legendary jeweler Chopard who has created a Haute Joaillerie line that has been inspired by the Walt Disney Princess theme.

On Sunday, December 2, some of the very top visionaries in L.A. will gather together to host a James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner. The list of hosts include Michael Voltaggio, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal and Son of a Gun, Jeremy Fox, and Jordan Kahn of Red Medicine, Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina of Mozza.