This New Year thousands flocked to the Meydan Dubai to watch the live telecast of #DXBNYE on the E! channel giving 2014 a glamorous farewell. Powered by a multi-Grammy award-winning cast of artists, including Pharrell Williams who performed in Dubai for the first time, ever as well as Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Charlie XCX, Sky Blu, Paul Oakenfold and Seb Fontaine – the star-studded night saw American couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic stylishly announce the start of the 20th and the biggest ever edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).

This year’s Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala witnessed a dazzling never-before-seen show of fireworks, LED light and laser beam displays. The show, which was put on by Emaar Properties, has once again positioned Dubai on the global map with the world’s most-watched New Year’s Eve spectacle.

Piaget recently celebrated the launch of its record-breaking timepiece, the Piaget Altiplano 38 mm 900P in Dubai. Taking place at the at the Upper Terrace of the Traiteur restaurant at the Park Hyatt Hotel, the event was graced by select VIP guests and friends of Piaget.

Karl Lagerfeld has opened its first concept store in Doha, Qatar. Taking place on December 21, 2014, the store is located in the Lagoona Mall and is the brand’s first in the Middle East and its latest addition to a growing retail network worldwide.

Dubai has much-awaited the opening of Coya Dubai – a contemporary Peruvian restaurant which has just opened its doors at the Four Seasons Dubai on Jumeirah Beach Road.

Held under the patronage of HRH Princess Jawaher bint Majed Al-Saud, Chairwoman of the Saudi Art Council and founder of Al-Mansouria Foundation, ‘21, 39’ Jeddah Arts aims to foster cross-cultural understanding through ongoing public, private, and institutional support of the arts. From 22-25 January it kicks off a special week of cultural activities for its second edition.

Lebanese designer Nada Debs launches her linear design collection. Entitled ‘Draw the Line’, it features simple and geometric lines and fresh colors.

It’s your first date with someone you deem with potential. You feel nervous, excited and thrilled. You want to impressive them while also making sure they feel comfortable. Take your special someone to one of the following venues for a memorable first date in Dubai.

Soak up your fresh nutrients in a delicious and refreshing way. Whether it’s part of a specially designed healthy meal plan or a quick drink while under the Dubai sun, these juice bars have some of the innovative and enticing fresh juice mixes in the city.