The Act Dubai, the world’s highest theater club, has collaborated with the 10th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). The popular nightclub will provide entertainment at several invitation-only events throughout the festival including the opening night party on 6 December and at the Moet & Chandon’s ‘On The Red Carpet’ Gala on 10 December.

Dubai’s recent winning of Expo 2020 was commemorated at the Host Cities Summit, a two-day event held at the Park Hyatt hotel in Dubai that brings together leading figures in the events industry. Everyone from “small families to big businesses” were praised for their efforts in bringing Expo 2020 to Dubai.

Hong Kong native Wendy Yue has launched her new collection of fine jewelry at Bloomingdale’s Dubai.

Renowned couturier Antonio Berardi has collaborated with British shoemaker Rupert Sanderson to create Rupert Sanderson for Antonio Berardi – a collection of three evening wear shoes available exclusively at NET-A-PORTER.COM.

On 28 November, studio f hosted a Quintessentially Lifestyle Elite members dinner. The dinner series, which hosts some of the region’s most high net worth individuals, brings together a carefully selected group of individuals, with the aim to socialize and share ideas. The evening was a black tie affair and saw studio f partner with regionally proclaimed designer Essa, who put on a catwalk show led by the academy of studio f models.

Dubai’s international ambiance boasts specialty coffees from around the world; delight in your typical Starbucks blend or try an innovative Italian cafe bar for a rich espresso. For the coffee addicts of Dubai try the following coffee shops for your daily fix.

Renowned Italian brand Ermenegildo Zegna has opened its second flagship store in Abu Dhabi at The Galleria in Abu Dhabi. Created by Zegna’s in-house architects, the design is based on a creative concept developed by architect Peter Marino for various Zegna boutiques throughout the world. Located on the first floor and with a size of 249 square meters, the new location showcases the brand’s use of quality materials and modern style.

One of Dubai’s most exciting new night venues, Sake No Hana Dubai in Souk Al Bahar has already become a hotspot for a drink on Thursday and Fridays. It’s not hard to see why: the bar/restaurant set-up with a reception area of low ceilings and dim lighting makes for the perfect place in which to have a conversation and a good drink. There’s also a vibrant lounge area with an on-site DJ who plays hot tunes while a brilliant lighting scheme shines from above creating the ideal scene for dancing.

Designer of luxury python bags for the Middle East Amanda Navai has collaborated with the World Food Programme to create special handbags of which the proceeds will go to help alleviate hunger in Syria. The bags will be displayed during a fashion show and pop-up at Bloomingdale’s on 8 December.