American Actress and TV presenter Samantha Gutstadt recently wore a Warda Couture gown by Dubai-based designer Rahil Hesan at the Emmys 2010.

Most of us have a sweet tooth; a little voice which tells us that one small sugary goody will make us feel good. After a meal or as a snack, a little sugar certainly does go a long way. What’s more is that desserts can be lovely statements of the food culture of a given country or region. Here in Dubai we are blessed with all sorts of goodies from around the world, but given that we are in the Middle East, some of the best sweets as well as the most sugary ones, are those which are Arabic. Here you have it, the Haute 5 desserts in Dubai.

Just last month Christian Louboutin made a special appearance in Beirut to personally open his new boutique in the Beirut Souks, one of the fastest growing commercial and lifestyle centers in Lebanon. The launch of the new boutique caused quite a stir as the renowned woman’s shoe designer personally signed his beautifully crafted pumps for a crowd full of fashionably dressed fans.

The Symphony Boutique on Fashion Avenue in the Dubai Mall officially opened its doors to the public on Monday. A wonderful additional to Dubai’s fashion scene, Symphony is the first concept store in Dubai to feature a range of luxury products, clothes and accessories. The new boutique fully represents the elements of a luxury product its philosophy, creativity, heritage and beauty.t

Sometimes all we want is a satisfying bite of big fat delicious hamburger and french fries. This American classic can now be found all over the world and has become quite popular in Dubai. So whether you’re looking for a quick fix or an elegant dining experience, here are the haute five places for a burger and fries in Dubai.

Dubai fashion and art aficionados are in great anticipation of the opening of the exhibition Fashion: Story of a Lifetime on September 14th at the Empty Quarter Gallery. Organized by Elie Domit, curator of the Empty Quarter Gallery, the show features vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers from the turn of the century, most of which will be revealed in Dubai for the first time.

Celebrate Ramadan at the Atlantis on the Palm Jumeirah with a wonderful variety of specialty meals and celebrations. You can choose from a private Iftar (the evening meal which breaks the fast during Ramadan) or Suhoor (the pre-dawn meal before the fast begins) to a lovely Ramadan tent on the beach with breathtaking views of the Palm Jumeirah.

Dubai is full of luxurious eateries boasting top notch haute cuisine from around the world. But there are only a few places where you can actually taste the culinary masterwork direct from one of the world’s renowned chefs. The following are the places where you can literally “kiss” the chef if you so please experiencing firsthand their divine concoctions.

How wonderful is it when you relax over a delicious meal or glass of wine while listening to your favorite tunes? Better yet when live musicians accompany your meal or drink. So here you have it, some of the hautest live music venues in Dubai which also serve some pretty good cuisine.