For the fifth year, The Dubai Mall has partnered with Dubai Cares under the theme of ‘The World Gathers Here for Goodness’ to mark the Holy Month of Ramadan. The event includes a special exhibition featuring an impressive display of Arabic art pieces that underline the region’s rich cultural heritage including the World’s Biggest Book highlighting the biography of Prophet Muhammad, as well as artwork by renowned Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej.

American fashion designer Stella McCartney has created a range of fun hand-made recycled faux-python tote bags in collaboration with the International Trade Center’s Ethical Fashion Initiative with the aims of granting economic independence for participating artisans.

The full moon has a powerful effect on our mood and energy levels. In yoga mythology, the moon represents the solar and lunar energies in the human body. Full Moon Yoga at Madinat Jumeirah is a way to benefit from the moon’s powerful influences. On 22 July, attendees can practice their Yoga on the beach of Al Qasr between Pierchic and Burj Al Arab under the auspices of the full moon.

Currently listed in San Pellegrino’s ‘The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ for the second consecutive year, Zuma continues to be one of Dubai’s most popular restaurants as well as one which continually sets new benchmarks for Japanese cuisine. Just in time for the UAE’s hot summer months, the Zuma team has introduced five new items to its a la carte menu. We check out these enticing summer options.

New York City’s Magnolia Bakery, popular for its classic American desserts, will open its first store in Abu Dhabi, and its fifth in the Middle East, at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in August.

In search of late-night Dubai eats? The following restaurants are open 24-hours and offer delicious cuisine within a friendly and vibrant ambiance.

After a successful inaugural season this past April, Fashion Forward returns to Dubai this October with a more developed program of events and designers.

CHANEL has announced the arrival of Olivier Polge as Perfumer in the CHANEL Fragrance Laboratory. Polge will join Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake in the brand’s laboratory.

On 1 August, quirky British brand Thomas Pink will be launching a personalized polo shirt for the UAE. The T-shirts present a stylish alternative to the traditional Eid Al Fitr gift options and are available in pink or navy with a limited quantity available to purchase in the UAE at The Dubai Mall and the new, soon-to-be-opened Abu Dhabi boutique at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island.