Australian TV presenter Hermoine Macura is one of Dubai’s most popular news anchors. Arriving in the Middle East just after September 11th, Hermoine decided to journey throughout the region and capture images of the rich cultural intricacies of the people and places which make up the Middle East. The resulting work offers portrayals of the region which go beyond the many misconceived ideas about the Arab world.

Internationally renowned restaurant Royal China will soon make its debut in Dubai’s prestigious DIFC. The brand currently has branches in London, Singapore, and China and offers a sophisticated setting inspired by high-end Asian decor. Serving Hong Kong Chinese cuisine and delicious dim sum through out the day, Royal China is perfect for a leisurely snack, tea, or full-fledged meal.

Chanel has a new Maidemoiselle. Actress Blake Lively is the new face for the French House’s latest range of Maidemoiselle handbags. Last week during Paris Fashion Week 2011/2012 the Gossip Girl was celebrated at a private dinner hosted by the House of Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld. The evening took place at the Chanel couture salons which were recreated into a glamorous bistro. Blake wore the Salbourg Shoe from Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

One of Dubai’s most cherished and innovative boutiques, S*UCE has been a source of support for artists, designers and creatives throughout the city. S*UCE’s most recent creative endeavor is a collaborative project with Art Dubai’s Art Week and takes the form of side walk benches.

Saudi art comes to the masses with a special traveling exhibition which reveals Saudi Arabia’s little known contemporary art scene. Edge of Arabia has been making its stop at many of the world’s capitals and now finally arrives in Dubai in partnership with Art Dubai and under the global tour sponsorship of ALJ Community Initiatives. The exhibition, “Terminal” will take place in a pop-up gallery in DIFC’s gate village and will be curated by Cuadro Gallery’s Bashar Al-Shroogi.

Opening tonight at Ayyam Gallery in DIFC is “Trees and High Rising City”, a solo show by Palestinian artist Samia Halaby. The exhibit coincides with the opening of Art Dubai and features several new works by the artist. Halaby’s canvases probe the world around her through colorful architectonic forms and textures. In these works the artist captures the energy of bodies and masses in motion and the relationships between them as they intersect and unfold before the spectator.

Get ready for the Spring/ Summer Collection 2011 of Symphony, one of our favorite Dubai Boutiques. Featured are a range of Symphony’s best-loved brands and their Spring and Summer attire as well as a new installation by Dubai-based artist and fashion illustrator Moaza Matar.

Opening soon at Carbon 12 Gallery is an exhibition featuring the work of German artist Andre Butzer. The artist’s first solo show in the Middle East, Butzer is the founder of the legendary art academy “Isotrop” and co-editor of a magazine with the same name. His bright colorful works appear to constantly shift between abstraction and figuration and are created through the use of strong expressive brushstrokes.

Seemingly tucked away on the upper levels of the Dubai Mall, Joe’s Cafe combines delicious European cuisine with stunning views onto the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa making it one of the culinary gems of the Dubai Mall.