A Chanel favorite has come to the UAE: Karl Lagerfeld’s Monster Choupette!

With some of the most expensive luxury properties worldwide, year round summer weather and countless leisure activities, the UAE has become one of the world’s number one destinations for international celebrities. The Beckhams have a house on the Palm Jumeirah, a few years back Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt purchased a man-made island within Dubai’s “The World” exclusive off shore development, Rod Stewart and the late Micheal Jackson also have luxury properties in Dubai’s most prestigious developments. The following are just a few Dubai hot spots renowned for celebrity spotting.

It’s always a special moment when you treat yourself to an authentically prepared pastry or brownie. With Dubai’s vast selection of international eateries you can be sure to find your favorite dessert. From Carrie Bradshaw’s favorite cupcakes to divine Arabic sweets from the Levant, here are the Haute 5 bakeries in Dubai.

On 30 September 2014 Ayyam Gallery held its twenty first Young Collector’s Auction. Fifty-two of the seventy lots were sold yielding 813,000 Dollars in total sales with premiums. Confirming the escalating fervor for the art scene in the UAE, established collectors as well as a plethora of new faces turned up in their droves in order to partake in the proceedings.

Syrian-born fashion designer Rami Al Ali has unveiled his long-awaited prêt-a-porter collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Our exclusive interview with the head of Ahmed Seddiqi & Son, one of the most prestigious haute horlogerie retailers in the UAE…

As the old saying goes, ‘Eat like a King for breakfast, a Prince for lunch and a Pauper for Dinner” – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Given the hectic and fast-paced work life that Dubai requires, it is crucial you know where to fuel up for the long day ahead. Head to one of these top 5 breakfast joints for your morning meal.

Haute Living contributor Rebecca Anne Proctor details her splendid stay at The Oberoi in Dubai.

Within what used to be Gordon Ramsey’s upscale restaurant Verre is now a more subdued, but equally sophisticated eatery by the name of Table 9. Located at the Hilton Dubai Creek, British chef Darren Velvick has recently taken over from Gordon Ramsey protégés Nick Alvis and Scott Price, who established the restaurant in 2011. He hails […]