Just opened in Souk Al Bahar is a special patisserie shop that commemorates the warm hospitality and taste of 19th century Empress Eugenie of France. During the Napoleonic era, when one would receive an invitation to the Chateau Compeigne – it could only mean one thing: a lavish escape from the rigors of everyday life. And the highlight of this retreat was a delicious afternoon tea Empress Eugenie would serve to her guests each day. This enchanting ambiance is recreated once again at Eugenie, Souk Al Bahar’s newest patisserie.

The Galleria, Al Maryah Island’s luxury shopping destination located on Sowwah Square, has announced the opening of international luxury brand Montblanc. The new boutique is situated on the ground floor of The Galleria’s two-level luxury retail podium. It features the new Montblanc façade recently launched as part of the brand’s global retail branding strategy. The store showcases the full Montblanc product offering, from its distinctive writing instruments to its renowned timepieces, fine leather goods and jewelry collections.

  Renowned artist jeweler Fabergé will become the sponsor of the 2013 Coutts Polo at the Palace, a prestigious two-day social and sporting event hosted by the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.     Also sponsored by Coutts, Maserati and La Martina, the exclusive event attracts the international polo elite, high society and VIP guests and has […]

In today’s busy modern world, the mere idea that one has time to control one’s health seems highly improbable. Despite this rampant mindset, solutions to solve this dilemma are targeting the way in which individuals see and manage their health. One such solution is London-based private health consultancy, Viavi.

  Italian design Alberto Moretti has launched the first exclusive 24-carat gold velvet shoe available exclusively at Level Shoe District in The Dubai Mall.                       The pump and the loafer will be exclusively distributed through the top worldwide department stores: Barneys New York, Fred Segal […]

Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo has designed the wardrobe for Academy Award® Winner Ron Howard’s anticipated new film RUSH. Based on a true story, RUSH is set against Formula 1’s glamorous golden age of the 1970s, focusing on the legendary rivalry between two great opponents: the methodical, brilliant Niki Lauda and the handsome English playboy James […]

The Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) Syrian refugees has launched a diverse range of fundraising activities to benefit the ‘Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children’ campaign, founded by Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. Sheikha Jawaher Al-Qasimi is the first Arab woman to be appointed an eminent advocate of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

Christie’s has announced that its October sales in Dubai will relaunch its popular watch auction, as well as introduce the Part III on-line auction – the first online auction for Middle Eastern art as well as Christie’s Education in the region. These developments come alongside Christie’s 16th consecutive season of Modern and Contemporary, Arab, Iranian and Turkish art sales.

Leading Swiss private banking group Julius Baer has announced its partnership with Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) to become the Principal Sponsor of Abu Dhabi Art 2013 for the first time. The sponsorship announcement is a sign of Julius Baer’s long standing support of the arts as well as its commitment to the UAE as a cultural and business hub.