Dubai Fashion Week aims to promote the seasonal prêt a porter of many UAE and international fashion designers. This year’s “by invitation only” event fashion trade event of Fall/Winter 2011 included fashion designers Chinese Kay Li, Lebanese Sarah Mrad, Polish Anna Gurgacz, Syrian Sara Al Refai, German fashion design Sophie Wanney, Syrian designer Azadeh Zandi, and the grand finale of the season leading Indian fashion designer Rajesh Pratap Singh.

Opening next week at Dubai’s Green Art Gallery is “Fluid Being” the first show of Lebanese artist Shawki Youssef in Dubai. His intense gestural portrayals of human bodies capture how psychological effects and emotions can manifest themselves physically within the body.

Opening tonight at Dubai’s Carbon 12 Gallery is “Rites of Spring Passage”, an exhibition of recent works by American artist Katherine Bernhardt. Her work features images of actresses and singers, rappers and fashionable models effectively examining ultra-western ideas of beauty in opposition to North African cultural practices.

With the ever-expanding UAE arts scene, a host of regional and international art galleries have set up home in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. While such international presence is inspiring until now there seems to be a lack of initiatives to encourage the development of a local arts scene. Opening just last week in Dubai’s Downtown district, The Ara Gallery will dedicate itself entirely to the purpose of showcasing and nurturing young talented Arab artists.

Italian fashion brand Nolita now has a new home in the Middle East recently opening its first store at the BurJuman Shopping Center. Named after North Little Italy, the Venetian fashion brand features a dynamic and trendy design which is much loved in Italy and internationally.

One of Dubai’s best kept secrets, Solis is a sophisticated beach front bistro located within the stunning Tiara Residence on the Palm Jumeirah.

Just last week Harpar’s Bazaar Arabia joined forces with Dubai’s Bambah Boutique for an afternoon tea party. The fun event featured lots of pearls, candy, cakes, fresh flowers, music, valet party, and incredible vintage clothing and accessories.

Most people have heard of Abu Dhabi’s luxurious Emirates Palace furnished in sumptuous gold and marble. Now there are plans to build a presidential palace to house the offices of HH the president, HH the Crown Prince, as well as ministers. It will be located right next door to the six-year old 11.9 billion dirham hotel.

Anyone who eats the delectable luxurious delicacy of caviar will feel like royalty. In Dubai’s sprawling landscape of luxury hotels and expensive eateries, it’s not hard to find a place where you can devour this regal treat. Check out the following top five caviar restaurants in Dubai.