Parmigiani has recently launched the Bugatti Atalante, a beautifully sleek and robust wristwatch. This is a watch to lust for; an instant eye-dropper and refined luxury object to admire forever. The design of Parmigiani’s latest creation is inspired by the Bugatti Atalante 57S Sport which was one of the only private passenger cars of the 1930s. A wristwatch with a sporty yet elegant and extremely refined character, the Bugatti Atalante borrows the style and charm from its 1930s predecessor.

Dubai is now home to the world’s first Armani Spa located in the newly opened Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa. A real treat to Dubai’s spa landscape, the Armani Spa allows guests to design their own spa session combining their own therapies and services which meet their needs and desires. Offered are three unique therapies: Mu, when one needs relaxation and silence; Liberta, which answers to the request for movement and release of physical pain and Fluida, which aids in the balancing of one’s energy.

Bright-eyed and enthusiastic, Rahil Hesan from Warda Haute Couture is one of Dubai’s most popular local fashion designers. Ever since just five years ago when the 30-year fashion designer marked her debut into the fashion world with showcase at a bridal exhibition, she’s been on a constant road to success.

Currently on view at Carbon 12 gallery in Dubai is “Blue Skie’d and Clear,” a group exhibition portraying notions of the everyday through various photographic images. Photographs by Birgit Graschopf, Yuko Ichikawa, Maria Maeser, Jamie Baldridge, Maximilian Pramatarov, and Hazem Mahdy are featured in the exhibition. The works by these artists manipulate and play with time and space, seemingly ordinary situations, and simple landscapes. The resulting images conjure up haunting poetical allegories and mesmerizing reinterpretations of the everyday.

One of the best things about Dubai is the year round sunshine. Yet even as we enjoy the sun during the summer it’s hard to ignore the scorching temperatures. Dubai dwellers nevertheless make the most of the heat. Many restaurants renowned for their lovely outdoor settings easily adapt and permit guests to continue al fresco dining while overlooking some of Dubai’s most beautiful of views.

Prime London property is expected to capture the eyes of Middle Eastern investors eager to take advantage of the UK’s weak currency. This current is mainly focused at properties in the mid-prime range of 10million AED and over thus marking a shift in more investment related purchases for Middle Eastern buyers. Founded by father and daughter team Mahesh Gosrani and Heta Shah (pictured above), The Residence Collection caters to the needs of high net worth individualsin the Middle East and the UK searching for the perfect London property.

With the world’s tallest building, plans for the tallest arch bridge by 2012, it is indeed not surprising that Dubai is now set to open the largest airport,Dubai World Central Al-Maktoum on June 27th.

With Dubai Summer Surprises now in full swing, there are a ton of fun and exciting venues around town for families. We nevertheless shouldn’t forget the many other great places to spend an afternoon or a weekend. From waterparks to zoos, the following are list of some of the most worthwhile places to spend time with little ones.

As Dubai temperatures begin to soar, many of us will begin to look for indoor activities in order to escape the uncomfortable heat. Now held for its 13th edition, Dubai Summer Surprises hosts a range of shopping festivities and fun events for all ages providing continual venues for fun, excitement and indulgence.