Chocolate, charity and children- this is the enticing mix of which makes up Chocol’art, a special fundraising event taking place in Beirut at the Mouawad Palace Gardens on 16 June in aid of the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) which provides free treatment of children with cancer. All proceeds of the event will go to benefit the CCL.

Shoe lovers rejoice. One of our favorite shoe stores has a new home in the Mall of the Emirates. Jimmy Choo just opened up a new boutique at via Rodeo on the first floor of Mall of the Emirates.

It was in 1978 that Henri d’Originy imagined the Arceau model: a timeless and sophisticated watch inspired by saddler, a stirrup detail. The original asymmetrical shape of its lugs and the elegant form of its numerals and its equestrian references combine to make the Arceau an iconic Hermès watch. The new Arceau Chrono Colors feature elegant white and navy blue versions with matching dials and straps.

Lanvin, the oldest French couture house established in 1889 by Jeanne Lanvin, just opened their second boutique in Beirut. The new boutique is located in Palladium 2 on Beirut’s Park Avenue Mina El Hosn and follows the opening of Lanvin’s first store for men last June. The brand now brings its exquisite femininity to Beirut.

If you’re craving a healthy home-made meal in a stylish atmosphere then head to Saladicious. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, this quaint welcoming eatery serves a delicious menu of some of healthiest home-made eats in town.

A glamorous crowd of Dubai VIPs and specialists in the realms of fashion and luxury gathered together this past Tuesday for the launch of renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab’s first fragrance. The event was held in at The Pavilion in the presence of the designer himself.

For Louboutin lovers in the Middle East, a new stand alone Christian Louboutin boutique will launch at the beginning of June 2011 Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. It will be located within the Kingdom Centre; the landmark mall and premier destination for luxury shopping in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.

Housed in Kuwait’s luxurious Hotel Missioni which overlooks the Arabian Gulf, the acclaimed Six Senses Spa is set to open its 13-treatment rooms on May 25th.

Renowned Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan will soon have a new home in Dubai’s Emirates Towers. Set to open in November 2011, the new 152-cover restaurant will feature innovative modern Cantonese cuisine and will have an additional 88-seat capacity on its outdoor terrace. The stunning venue will also include two private dining rooms and two semi-private sections outside as well as the Ling-Ling lounge for a more casual ambiance.