Friday 27 March saw British Polo Day, presented by Land Rover, mark the second leg of its annual UAE Series with British Polo Day Dubai. The Habtoor Family, the event’s hosts, welcomed over 700 VIPs and guests to the magnificent Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, heralding the start of Dubai’s landmark twentieth anniversary World Cup weekend.

Last week saw the launch of Cove Beach, a new luxury dining and leisure destination located at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The invite-only launch party saw special guest performer American singer Johnny Gill entertain the stylish crowd until the early hours.

On Saturday 21 March, British Polo Day marked the start of the 2015 Global Series, with the return of British Polo Day Abu Dhabi.

On 19 March in celebration of the Maserati Quattroporte Zegna Limited Edition, Ermenegildo Zegna and Maserati hosted an exclusive launch event at the Four Seasons Resort in Dubai where they were joined by select regional clients and VIP guests.

Christie’s recent auction of Modern and Contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish Art held on 18 March in Jumeirah Emirates Towers witnessed a magnificent total of $11.4 million in sales. Out of this, Modern masters sold 80 percent by lot and the auction of the Mokbel Art Collection of Lebanese art sold for $1.6 million, which was double its pre-estimate.

Christie’s in Dubai reported a 100 percent sold sale of its watch sale on Thursday, 19 March. A first for a Christie’s sale in the Middle East after 18 consecutive seasons, the 185 lots offered sold for a combined total of $3,327,188 / AED 1,693,253, with a very rare platinum and 18 carat pink gold Patek Philippe minute repeating perpetual calendar Ref 5104P which sold for $461,000, making it the highest price at the sale as well as the most expensive watch ever sold at auction in the Middle East.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development and ADMAF Patron, officially inaugurated the Abu Dhabi Festival 2015 Visual Arts Exhibition at Emirates Palace Gallery last night, before joining an upbeat crowd for an evening of bossa nova beats as Brazilian superstar, Sergio Mendes, made his Arabian Gulf Premiere at the Abu Dhabi Festival.

Created to celebrate exceptional gemstones together with Cartier‘s finest craftsmanship, 300 exquisite pieces from Cartier’s Royal collection of high jewelry were showcased at the Four Seasons Hotel between 8 and 12 March. The elegant spirit of the High Jewelry was complemented by “An Evening of Royal Splendor,” an exclusive private ladies-only gala dinner held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum held on 8 March.

Dubai Design District (d3) has announced its programming for its upcoming public event from 2 to 4 April 2015 taking place at d3. Entitled “Meet d3”, the event has been specifically commissioned to feature a compelling mix of local, regional and international designers, artists, musicians, concept retailers and unique dining experiences.