The ownership of Harrods, the famous London department store, has changed. The store, which has been owned by Egyptian business Tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed since 1985, has switched hands to Qatar Holding which is owned by the Qatari Royal Family for a reported £1.5 billion or $ 2.2 billion.

Italian favorite Medzo just reopened its doors at the Wafi Mall in Dubai. Boasting a more Mediterranean fare than traditional Italian, the restaurant has long been considered one of Dubai’s best eateries. The new Medzo treats diners to a mix of authentic and contemporary Italian dishes from all regions of Italy set within a “trattoria” inspired interior complete with a wood-fired oven.

If you happen to be in Dubai for Mother’s Day, there are variety of wonderful gifts, weekend escapades, and spa retreats that you can treat your mother with. The following gift guide offers touching ways to make Mother’s Day in Dubai a special day even if you’re just visiting.

Imagine taking a serene walk in the desert amidst an enclave of ghaf trees and sand dunes. You will find all of this just a 45 minutes drive from Dubai at the Banyan Tree Al Wadi in Ras Al Khaimah. The luxury desert resort officially opened last month and has quickly become a popular weekend escapade for all Dubians.

This past weekend identical Canadian design duo DSquared flew into Dubai for the launch of their new boutique at the Dubai Mall. The Caten brothers are renowned for their avant-garde and dynamic designs infused with energy and sex appeal. The opening of Dubai’s DSqaured was celebrated at Zuma restaurant amongst a trendy and enthusiastic crowd.

Of all places the Sex and the City girls might choose from to go on vacation, they seemed to find Abu Dhabi the most alluring. The latest movie on Carrie Bradshaw and her Fifth Avenue girl pals features a vacation from New York City to the glamorous city of Abu Dhabi where they trade in the subway for rides on camels, shopping in fancy malls, and wearing turbans. The only thing is that all the Abu Dhabi scenes were filmed in Morocco. Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai Officials banned producers from filming in the country. For those who live in the United Arab Emirates the reason why is pretty obvious- the sex girls can’t tell their tale here.

A glamorous crowd attended Christie’s Dubai fifth sale of jewelry and watches at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers this past Wednesday which resulted in another successful night of sales bringing $8,589,250.

The impact of men’s fashion is often underestimated in comparison to the openly style conscious female. We’re so used to seeing the monotonous black business uniform that we easily forget about the art of the tailor-made suit, silk tie, cashmere sweater, cufflinks, and elegant dress shirts. While men are seemingly more subdued when it comes to talking about fashion, they certainly recognize the importance of the looking suave, stylish, and sleek especially here in Dubai. Whether going out on the town, to a fancy restaurant, or hitting the golf course with friends, the following the men’s boutiques in Dubai are classy, modern, and popular among expatriates and local Emiratis.

Last night Dubai’s art connoisseurs gathered together for the auction of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern and Iranian art including 25 masterpieces from the collection of Saudi Arabian collector, Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi. The auction achieved a total of $7.8 million greatly surpassing the presale total of $1.7 million.