Renowned Lebanese artist Nadim Karam has recently joined forces with the Louis Vuitton store at the Mall of the Emirates for the launch of the new “family room.” The artist created a colorful Traveling Elephant for the occasion with the help of children from a workshop given at DUCTAC (Dubai Community and Theater Arts Center).

Who doesn’t enjoy the smooth and silky texture of a Japanese sake? This elegant elixir is made from a delicate combination of rice and water. It is said that the water used is very important in order to make good sake which is why many Japanese breweries are located near the best spring water. The rice is washed, soaked, steamed and cooled and then fermentation begins by adding koji rice. Served either hot or cold, sake is the perfect accompaniment to any Japanese meal. Check out the following top 5 places to get your sake in Dubai.

How can art help to create a culture of peace? Can the arts be used as a way to mend conflict, pain, and promote humanitarian development? Through SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon recent collaboration with the Ubuntu initiative children are encouraged to use creativity as a way to foster positive participation in their local community and open their eyes to the powerful tools of art and culture.

Eric Gourmand was on a business trip to the Middle East when he discovered the Narghile. He became so enraptured with this “art of living” object that he decided to make it the basis for his company Airdiem. Over the past four years Gourmand’s company has become one of the leading manufacturers for the Narghile, an object which has a history of over 500 years.

One of the delicacies of any seafood restaurant, a lobster’s versatile ability to be incorporated into a wide range of culinary specialties makes it one of the most sophisticated of all crustaceans. The following dishes further accentuate a lobster’s special culinary charm.

Last Friday Dubai’s Polo & Equestrian Club welcomed a glamorous and sophisticated crowd as British Polo Day Dubai returned for its third successful year. Sponsored by Hackett and organized by Dubai-based Tom Hudson, President of the Old Etonian Association Middle East, the event saw British polo players competing each other with teams from Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Harrow, the Cavalry & Guards Club and The British Army. Partnered with some of the most esteemed British brands such as Hackett, Bentley, Connectjets, Backes & Strauss, The Hideaways Club, Intercontinental Park Lane, David Redman, Walpole, Fin’s For Him and Beulah London, the day became a celebration of the best of British culture and fashion.

As part of global initiative to honor French elegance and culture, Sofitel Hotels around the world are hosting the itinerant “Fashion Stills” photo show. The luxury hotel pairs up with the renowned Parisian Polka Gallery to unveil an inspiring range of fashion photographs of French Haute Couture masters.

The Burj Al Arab celebrated St. Patrick’s Day this past Thursday as it became the latest building to join the global green lighting phenomenon of city monuments.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al- Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, ruler officially opened the fifth edition of Art Dubai 2011 today. Galleries have reported strong sales from the outset as international and regional professional flock to view key works.