Beautiful beaches and year round sunny weather make Dubai a place where you want to be seen looking your best. Weather during the winter months is perfect for outdoor workouts and runs along the beach. Look your best while you maintain your form by shopping at these top athletic apparel stores.

Mathaf, which means “museum” in arabic, is the region’s first institution dedicated entirely to Arab art set to open it’s doors to the public on December 30th. One of the most highly anticipated museum openings of the year, Mathaf will exhibit Arab art from 1840 to the present featuring more than 6,000 works of art.

Gold from the souk, bright velvet colors, ancient embroideries on silk from the old market, the softness of fur, feathers, and the magic of dreamy Arabian nights, these are the inspirations for Remy Lemoine’s designs. The French designer’s collection of haute couture curtain tiebacks recall the richness of the art and architecture found in the culture of the Middle East.

Dubai’s XVA Gallery has recently announced plans to open a new gallery in the vibrant arts community of the prestigious DIFC Gate Village. Currently located in the heart of the historic Al Bastakiya area, XVA serves as a creative space which houses an art hotel, cafe, boutique, dhow and gallery for rotating exhibitions making it one of the most original art centers in the region.

Who wouldn’t be enticed by the exciting and vibrant city of Dubai? Celebrities have been flocking to the city of Gold for years now to take advantage of luxurious property, stunning beaches, and the continual development of innovative and cutting edge hotels and restaurants. Yes, many celebrities do have Dubai addresses including Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Beckhams, Tiger Woods, Giorgio Armani, Boris Becker and Donald Trump. Take a look at the following top five.

What more soothing for a lazy afternoon than a get to together with friends over tea and crumpets? Dubai may not have the dreary winter weather common of cities in Europe and North America, but you can still enjoy a nice cup of tea in welcoming and luxurious atmosphere. Visit the following top five tea parlors in Dubai for your tea and crumpets.

Fumbling over what to give for the holidays? Gift something typical of the Gulf region with Emirati Musk by Hind Al Oud. Perfume has a special history in the Arab region and is often gifted between friends, family, co-workers and even leaders.

Now on until the 19th of December, the Dubai Film Festival is the leading film festival in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The event serves as an exciting platform for the foremost Arab filmakers and regional talent to showcase their creations and innovative vision to the public.

If you’re in Dubai for Christmas and/or New Years, the uber-classy Zuma restaurant will be holding some of city’s most exciting holiday events.