Hidden in Jumeirah is one of Dubai’s best kept secrets: a boutique hotel that is so exclusive that it only has 10 rooms, a celebrity chef that caters to the needs of a select few each night, and so chic that it could be found in Paris or London. The Jumeirah Garden Hotel is the city’s first boutique hotel. It opened last November, though it never celebrated a fancy launch party and has never advertised. Nonetheless, the hotel is fully booked night after night.

What is a typical weekend in Dubai? For most Dubai dwellers there are great parties, lovely beaches, swimming pools and spas, luxurious malls–but just a few hours outside out the city one can find a great wealth of interesting attractions. Plan a weekend getaway and discover a new place as well as explore the region’s hidden treasures.

Dubai’s latest charity project is in the form of a creative collaboration between artists and art lovers. Locally based photographer Sertac Tasdelen (seen above) created Resurrection des Mannequins, named after Man Ray’s 1938 exhibition where surrealist artists became real-life mannequins, as a way to bring together the art community by having each attendee imprint their own identity onto one of his photographs.

The Armani Privé Club has finally come to life in Dubai. You’ll find Armani’s exclusive nightclub at the foot of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in a dimly-lit loft-styled space. A glowing onyx bar table, sleek stairwells, an exclusive outdoor lounge area, and a 120-square meter LED screen showing the latest fashion videos make this new nightclub one of the best places in town.

If you’re getting married soon or just love Carolina Herrera Fashion you cannot miss Dubai’s first ever bridal trunk show. Taking place at Frost Dubai Bridal and Evening Wear from 13th-15th May, brides-to-be can make appointments after the trunk for gown fittings.

Tucked away in Ras Al Khamiah, an Emirate just forty-five minutes away from Dubai, is a Swiss chocolate factory. Recently opened in May 2008, this hidden treasure produces some of the best chocolates imaginable. Managing Director Daniel Hutmacher works side by side with fellow Swiss and former reputed New York City pastry chef Serge Decrauzat to create delicious and innovative chocolate creations.

With a burgeoning landscape of sky rises and luxury hotels, new restaurants are never in shortage in Dubai. Specialty cuisines from a variety of cultures and star chefs makes eating out in Dubai a never-ending satisfying event. Known for their vibrant atmosphere, impeccable and innovative cuisine, the following are some of the best newcomers in town.

The beauty and comfort of a nearby floral arrangement can never be underestimated. Flowers add ambiance, fragrance, and personality to any space. Their very presence is a joyous one and a reminder for celebration. Knowing where to buy your flowers is the key in recreating such beauty. The following are Dubai’s most respected and established flower shops.

Entering the newly opened W Hotel in Doha is like walking into a never-ending celebration. Sleek ultra-modern design combines with a fascinating array of lighting fixtures while chillout music plays in the background. The hotel’s charming staff greet you and ask you if you’d like a cocktail–a bit of a surprise for a still quite conservative Islamic country. With two Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants, a hip Bliss spa, and a crystal-themed champagne bar, Doha’s new W Hotel welcomes a more cosmopolitan and worldly crowd into its luxuriously posh and opulently defined interior.