Amari Doha is set to make history as the first Amari hotel in the Middle East when it opens its doors to the public in the Qatari capital on 1 November.

For fervent Vogue and GQ lovers, food and beverage outlets dedicated to these much revered lifestyle publications will soon open in Dubai. Condé Nast Restaurants, under the aegis of Condé Nast International, has announced its first ventures in the Middle East, with Vogue Café set to open in December 2012, and GQ Bar confirmed for 2013.

Run, stretch, trim, tone and dance at these top Dubai fitness clubs.

Dubai has the biggest of many things: the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping malls and the new Dubai airport, which is reported to become the third biggest in the world. The list goes on. So it is not so surprising that soon Dubai will be home to the world’s largest shoe store. For shoe aficionados, this is a dream come true.

In the form of myriad nuances, juxtapositions and formal variations, Giorgio Armani Womenswear SS 2013 collection boasts the multitude of subdued shapes, fabrics tonal gradations which the designer is renowned for.

Coming soon this October to Harvey Nichols Dubai is Billionaire Gallery, an exhibition featuring a coveted selection of rare and authentic collectables. The original concept derives from the Millionaire Gallery Inc. which has been designing the finest sports, entertainment, and historical displays for more than twenty five years. Featuring elegant and creative presentations to handcrafted framework including a unique and distinct collection of vintage Hollywood photography and art, the corporation has helped to create an industry that collectors of all categories admire.

The subdued and elegant lines of American label Carolina Herrera can now be found at Al Hamra Luxury Center in Kuwait. Inspired by the luxurious interiors found in Arabic architecture, the space maintains the key element refinement that marks the designer’s stores around the world. Additional decorative features include detailing commonly found in Arabian palaces, mosques and madrasas or schools creating a sophisticated environment reminiscent of the luxury associated with the Nasrid era.

When the going gets tough, take a pause, relax, unwind and rejuvenate. What a better way to revitalize than with some much ado pampering. Dubai’s Grosvenor House is offering a range of Autumn Spa Specials at tower two’s B/Attitude Spa and tower one’s Retreat Spa. Choose from the following list of innovative and relaxing packages.

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten’s Autumn/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear Collection is now available at Harvey Nichols Dubai. The collection reveals mixed and matched prints, flamboyant forms and jazzy colors all juxtaposed to portray a stunning portrait of contrasting solid and multi-colored garments.