Since its opening in November 2014, Yas Mall, Aldar’s flagship retail development, become one of the most popular shopping and retail destinations in the Gulf. With its close proximity to the airport and seven luxury hotels, Yas Mall offers a plethora of activities and entertainment for all ages and interests, adding to the existing iconic attractions on Yas Island, including Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Links and Yas Waterworld.

Set out in hot, splashy colors, Italian leather good brand Cruciani’s latest exclusive range of bags from its main line is the Essenziale collection. Offering an enticing three-toned bag in a variety of color choices, it is an ideal accessory item for the spring season.

Not much can top a long, drawn out Friday brunch in Dubai. Iris, one of the city’s most popular bars in town, has announced the return of its rooftop party brunch making use of its alluring setting. Entitled ‘Le Brunch’ and taking place every Friday from 1 to 6 PM, guests are invited to indulge in a limitless selection of food and exotic beverages as they leave the long week behind.

Soon to open at Tashkeel, a contemporary art organization in Dubai committing to fostering a dialogue between art and design, is the exhibition ‘Systems for a Score exploring visual language and its relation to sound installation, sculpture and collaborative action withing the gallery space. The exhibition is put on by Fari Bradley and Chris Weaver who are mid-point in their 11-month New Media Artist residency programme at Tashkeel.

The iconic Arabic-inspired jewelry brand has teams up with designer Samer Al Ameen to develop a line of men’s jewelry.

Meena Jewellers, one of the oldest gold and diamond jewelry traders in the Middle East region, has launched their four-storey jewelry outlet in Gold Souk, Deira, on December 25, 2014. The first gallery in Dubai to showcase gold, polki and diamond jewellery collections across four floors, the launch was launched by Jacqueline Fernandez, a leading bollywood actress.

Currently on view at Mall of the Emirates is Chanel’s latest art installation. Featuring large lit cubes that seem to cascade from the ceiling of the Fashion Dome and which highlight Chanel’s customary arabesque patterns, the installation fuses fashion and art and was inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s cruise collection 2015, which was shown in Dubai this past May.

On 24 December, Qatar Airways welcomed its first Airbus A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) and its fourth A380 arrived in Doha simultaneously, allowing the airline to further capitalize on its rapid expansion plans.

Dubai Shopping Festival, which turned 20 yesterday, has set off on a 32-day “Journey of Celebrations” offering world-class entertainment and unique shopping experiences all of which showcase Dubai as one of the best family tourism destinations in the world.