The latest James Bond action thriller SYKFALL will soon be in town. On 24 October, OMEGA held a premiere of the movie at Reel Cinemas at the Dubai Mall. The film, which features Daniel Craig sporting OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra watches, opens in theaters on Friday.

On 16 October, as part of the GREAT Britain campaign, Harvey Nichols – Dubai hosted the GREAT British Fashion Supper in the gardens of the British Embassy in Dubai. The event showcased a celebration of British creativity and demonstrated how Great Britain is a continuous leader in the realms of fashion and food. The event also presented a fashion show highlighting the Autumn / Winter 2012 British collections available at Harvey Nichols – Dubai and included pieces by Alexander McQueen,Charlotte Olympia, Jimmy Choo, Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Victoria Beckham.

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Renowned Italian luxury cashmere brand Cruciani has made its debut in the region with the launch of the first Cruciani C boutique in the Dubai Mall. The brand became popular for its multi-colored quadrifoglio or “four leaf clover” bracelets whereby each leaf symbolizes a particular quality such as reputation, wealth, health and true love. Cruciani celebrated its launch in Dubai with a glamorous party held at Mo*vida, one of Dubai’s most exclusive nightclubs, and where guests were spotted sporting the charming bracelets as they mingled throughout the evening.

Ultra-luxe designer and leading fashion entrepreneur Barkha Shewakramani showcases her haute couture Drama Queen collection at an exclusive festive fashion trunk show in Dubai. The event showcase designers from the region notably Roshni Shewakramani, who will exhibit items from her ‘Smitten’ range, Pungu Awtani and Hema Mukhi, who will showcase pieces from her Arts ‘n’ Gems collection.

New to Bloomingdale’s-Dubai womenswear offerings this season is KARL, Karl Lagerfeld’s latest collection of rock’n’roll and glamour attire. The key elements of the designer’s new wardrobe are the white shirt, the black jacket and the biker creating a collection which embraces both elegance and fantasy.

Shoes galore. What woman doesn’t like a pair of dazzling stilettos, funky platforms or elegant ballerina flats? For all the crazy shoe lovers, check out the best places to shop for shoes in Dubai.

Elaborate and ornate neo-Baroque decor embellishes the ambiance of three-star Michelin Chef Yannick Alléno’s decadent restaurant STAY located within One & Only The Palm. It’s hard not be impressed by the vaulted ceilings, dazzling black chandeliers, high timber walls and dimly-lit setting – one feels secluded and immediately regal. As my guest and I were immediately awed as we stepped into the enchanted and glittering surroundings.

On 13 October, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted ta private gala dinner during the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. The event brought together the world of cinema with that of watchmaking and was attended by numerous talents and international guests to unveil the brand’s new ladies collection: