In the lead up to the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience, Roger Vivier celebrated the launch of its latest Virgule and Rendez-Vous Fall/ Winter 2013 collection.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premium family destination and 5 star resort, is set to host a Pop-Up restaurant created especially for Jumeirah by star chefs The Galvin Brothers.

Now in view in the desert to the north of Doha is Prada Oasis and Damien Hirst’s Pharmacy Juice Bar. The artistic project is a collaboration between Damien Hirst, Miccia Prada and Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums Authority (QMA). It took place on 10 October in conjunction with Hirst’s show Relics, a major retrospective of the British artist’s work held at the Al Riwaq art space.

Level Shoe District, a metropolis in The Dubai Mall dedicated exclusively to women’s and men’s shoes and sneakers, recently celebrated its one year anniversary with Let the Shoe Begin, an event bringing together esteemed designers and a host of fun activities including a never-before-seen showcase of avant-garde dance.

On 10 October, during the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience, Roberto Cavalli and Simonetta Spa celebrated the opening of the first worldwide Roberto Cavalli Junior mono-brand boutique in The Dubai Mall with boutique owner Reem Abou Samra.

Rita Ora wore total looks from Moschino Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 and from Moschino CheapAndChic Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 during Rimmel’s 180 Years Of Cool party.

Salvatore Ferragamo has launched Walking Stones, a creative short film series about a witty, globally-minded and daring Ferragamo girl. Directed by Gianluca Guadagnino and produced by Salvatore Ferragamo, the film was shot on location in Florence, Shanghai and Los Angeles in June and July.

On 10 October, Editor of online fashion news website Buro 24/7 Miroslava Duma wore a dress from the Alberta Ferretti Spring Summer 2014 collection to the gala dinner at the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience.

Meydan Sobha FZ LLC has announced that District One, Dubai’s marquee development located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, is making rapid progress with the construction of its Show Village. The Village will act as a unique showcase of the prestigious Meydan Sobha development. Already around 80 percent complete, when finished it will comprise nine show villas, a demonstration of the world-leading Crystal Lagoon feature, extensive landscaping and a bespoke sales center.