Rebecca Anne Proctor

Rebecca moved to the United Arab Emirates from Paris to work for an art gallery at the Emirates Palace hotel. Her dream was to take part in the tremendous development of the arts in the United Arab Emirates as well as explore the burgeoning world of fashion and luxury goods in the region. In Dubai Rebecca specializes in the Arab art scene as well as regularly attends the region's foremost fashion and luxury events. She also has a knack for discovering the finest dining experience's Dubai and Abu Dhabi have to offer. In her spare time, Rebecca attends Yoga and dance classes in Dubai Marina and enjoys curling up with her favorite book and a scented Diptyque candle.

Posts by Rebecca Anne Proctor

Haute Eat: The Rib Room

Dubai’s multi-award winning steakhouse has a new look. A frequent visitor to the restaurant, the refurbishment of The Rib Room is stunning and effectively brings out the class and sophistication of this much-loved Dubai steakhouse.

Turkish Luxuries: Talise Ottoman Spa

Located on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah is a magnificent palatial structure which pays tribute to the stunning beauty of the ancient palaces of the Ottoman Empire. Within the opulent and ornately decorated structure of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the Talise Ottoman Spa, a special place which invites guests to the luxuries of an authentic Turkish spa and hammam.

Inventive Sophistication: KAGE’s Playful Womenswear

Launched in October 2009, KAGE is the creative brainchild of Dubai childhood friends Arwa Abdelhadi and Basma Abu Ghazaleh. A womenswear brand featuring feminine yet playful garments, Arwa and Basma have poured their passion and love into their increasingly popular fashion brand.

Haute Eat: Chocolate Chic

Tucked away on The Boardwalk in the Dubai Marina Chocolate Chic is a quaint café and patisserie offering a selection of delectable home-made sweets as well as hearty meals.

The Top 5 Frozen Cocktail Menus

We’re beginning to feel the Dubai heat. As we do, we easily reach for a nice cool frozen drink at the end of the day. Refresh, relax and cool down at these hip cocktail bars.

Style Meets Sustainability: “Faces of the Middle East” at EPIC

Dubai One’s TV anchor and author of Faces of the Middle East Hermoine Macura displayed her photographic work at EPIC, the UAE’s first Sustainable Living Exhibition. This unique consumer lifestyle show featured a range of eco-friendly activities and brands which promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.

Haute Eat: Amala at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Enter a majestic Indian setting with decorative gold finishings, intricate tiled floors, wooden ceilings and dazzling chandeliers. Amala’s authentic North Indian cuisine is elegantly prepared and graciously served.

Sophie’s Closet: A Treasure Chest of Style

As a young girl Sophie would play with her mother’s jewels. She fantasized about the day when she too would collect such beautiful things. Today, Sophie lives her dream and hand-picks luxurious and rare vintage pieces from around the world for her online shopping portal Sophie’s Closet.

Effa’s Ready-to-Wear Abaya Collection

Established in Dubai in spring 2006, the EFFA ready-to-wear collection is glamourous, ultra-feminine, and trendy. In spring 2007, the EFFA ‘Abaya Couture’ collection was launched. This collection began as an exclusive ‘made to order’ line. It is a modern take on the traditional black abaya while playing with new shapes and colors which challenge the traditional norms of the abaya.

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