Rebecca Anne Proctor

Rebecca moved to the United Arab Emirates from Paris to work for an art gallery at the Emirates Palace hotel. Her dream was to take part in the tremendous development of the arts in the United Arab Emirates as well as explore the burgeoning world of fashion and luxury goods in the region. In Dubai Rebecca specializes in the Arab art scene as well as regularly attends the region's foremost fashion and luxury events. She also has a knack for discovering the finest dining experience's Dubai and Abu Dhabi have to offer. In her spare time, Rebecca attends Yoga and dance classes in Dubai Marina and enjoys curling up with her favorite book and a scented Diptyque candle.

Posts by Rebecca Anne Proctor

Sanctuary for Hair: Rami Jabali Salon and Spa

Entering into Rami Jabali’s new hair and beauty salon is an unexpectedly breathtaking experience. One leaves the busy street of Jumeirah Beach Residence and arrives into a white space of high ceilings, jagged square-cut windows, interesting glass chandeliers and lots of bright lights. The feeling is almost akin to what one would imagine stepping into a scifi spaceship vessel would be like, except for the fact that there are hair styling tools, client chairs and sinks instead of serious-looking computer screens and gadgets. The light, spacious and uber-modern decor causes one to immediately relax – a feeling which is further heightened by Rami himself, who can always be seen graciously greeting clients.

Dubai Police Add a Ferrari FF to its Fleet

Just a week after Dubai Police revealed that they will be adding a 1.5 million Dirham Lamborghini Aventador to their fleet, authorities tweeted that the UAE should also expect a Ferrari police car soon.

Graffiti Graces Dubai

Internationally acclaimed graffiti artists Tom Deams and Shaun Sepr have been called to Dubai to decorate the interior of The Warehouse Gym, a new urban gym concept. Spanning 20,000 square feet of raw urban workout space on two floors, the gym’s Founder Edis Alrafi, hopes to inspire fitness enthusiasts with wall-to-wall graffiti style art incorporating inspirational slogans and drawings.

Four Seasons Highlights Growing Footprint in the Middle East

Four Seasons recently announced its growing presence in the Middle East during a press conference which included a delegation comprising 10 GMs from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe, led by the President of Hotel Operations Europe, Middle East and Africa Christopher Norton. The presentation touched upon the highly anticipated Four Seasons Resort Dubai, which is to be located in Jumeirah Beach.

Haute Eat: The Spice Market at the W Hotel Doha

The trendy W Hotel Doha is home to the Southeast Asian-inspired Spice Market restaurant. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten impresses diners with a fusion of the region’s favorite flavors complete with a modern twist.

The Act Opens in Dubai

The Act Dubai has officially opened as the world’s highest theater club. Located at the Shangri-La Hotel just off Sheikh Zayed Road, Simon Hammerstein, visionary creator of The Act Las Vegas hosted a glittering launch which included the presence of celebrities such as Jude Law.

Movida to Host After-Party for The Dubai World Cup

Tomorrow, on the Emirate’s most famed race day of the year, passionate race goers dressed in statement attire have the chance to attend an exclusive after party at Movida.

A conversation with Shahzia Sikander and her Site-Specific Work for the 2013 Sharjah Biennial

Entitled Re:emerge – Towards a New Cultural Cartography, this year’s Sharjah Biennial inspired by the concept of the courtyard in Islamic architecture. Annabel Treon speaks with acclaimed Pakistani artist Shahzia Sikander about her site-specific installation.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House presents ‘Brunch and All that Jazz’

Those looking for a new or slightly different brunch option in Dubai will be pleased to discover that Ruth’s Chris Steak House has launched ‘Brunch and all that Jazz’ at The Address Dubai Marina. The restaurant, which is now in its fourth decade, originated from New Orleans and spread over North America prior to entering the international arena and opening outlets in Hong Kong,Singapore, Tokyo, Taiwan and Dubai.

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