Snug sweaters, warm jackets and elaborate skirts and dresses, Bloomingdales Dubai is equipped for Fall and Winter. Stop by one of Dubai’s favorite department stores and choose from a variety of styles from local and international designers. Cutting-edge yet sophisticated, at Bloomingdales: Mission Impossible fashion show, which took place late September, models walked down the catwalk in funky skater skirts, garments infused with oranges hues and salmon pinks as well as faux fur waistcoats and gilets in order to get cozy. Just a taste of what Bloomingdales has on offer, peruse the looks and take your pick.

Renowned French fashion house Lanvin celebrates the inauguration of their new women’s boutique at ‘The Avenue’ in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Towers. A contemporary mix of angular and linear patterns, the boutique is juxtaposed against rustic wrought iron display cabinets. The black and white checkered floor gives the boutique a modern edge, while exotic zebra skins add to the authenticity and is complemented by the bright pop colors of the brand’s collection of accessories which are displayed elegantly within mirrored box shelves.

For those of you obsessed with shoes, acclaimed American shoe designer Stuart Weitzman announced today the opening of its first retail boutique in Dubai, through the brand’s new partnership with The Jashanmal Group. The new store will be located within the Level Shoe District at The Dubai Mall, the new 815 square foot boutique which opened its doors to the public late last month.

Movie and Art aficionados should clear their schedule on Tuesday night when XVA’s Movie Nights return to Dubai.Taking place at the gallery’s Al Bastakiya location, the event is the second time that the artists’ hub will transform itself into an outdoor theatre, this time with a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film, The Birds, airing from 7pm.

For those of you who can’t eaten gluten and are feeling frustrated about the lack of options, Dubai now has a way out. Sweet Connection is the city’s first 100 per cent gluten-free kitchen run and launched by Areej Jomaa. Providing delicious alternatives to wheat-based breads such as pizzas, cakes, cookies and more, Jomaa’s creations are innovative renditions of your favorite sweets.

Dance, dance and dance away! Across the world people are dancing up a storm with Zumba, a calorie-burning dance fitness work-out inspired by Latin culture. One of the fastest growing dance-fitness programs has made its way to Dubai where residents are quickly enrolling in Zumba classes throughout the city. Columbia native Monica Pulgarin, has recently opened DanceFit on Sheikh Zayed Road to Zumba lovers in Dubai ready to let the rhythm take over and shake the weight away.

A retrospective covering over 100 years of glorious French lingerie makes its debut in Dubai this month. Entitled Lingerie Française, the show celebrates the
design, innovation and savoir-faire of French lingerie, as well as its legendary qualities of luxury and glamour. The show comes to Dubai after stops in Paris, London and Shanghai exhibitions in the first time that the most famous French brands have come together to unveil their brands.

Luxury Italian fashion brand Ermanno Scervino now officially opened the doors of its first boutique in Dubai. Located in The Dubai Mall, the designer himself hosted the launch along with Mohi Din Binhendi, president of BinHendi Enterprises. We caught up with Scervino on his new Dubai store, the Made in Italy brand and the Dubai fashion scene.

Internationally-renowned Feng Shui Consultant and Chinese Horoscope Master Deana! Wyland Fries, has launched Essence of Chi, the first bespoke scent to be launched in Dubai and based one an individual’s Chinese horoscope. We meet Dean to learn about her new fragrance and her Eastern influence.