The renowned luxury Italian jeweller Vhernier has recently opened in Dubai’s Emirates Towers. Their first boutique in the Middle East, Vhernier will be operating in partnership with AW Rostamani Lifestyle and presents pieces largely influenced by the trends in Modern and Contemporary art, an essential component of the company’s cultural heritage.

French chocolatiers Debauve & Gallais have opened its first regional flagship boutique in Dubai – a silk-walled, Palais de Versaille-style antique furniture-filled tea room in DIFC boasting specialties such as their Marie Antoinette ‘pistoles’ – chocolate coins which were created to give Marie Antoinette her medicine which she refused to take it in the traditional format! She was so delighted with them that Monsieur Debauve was commissioned to create an entire collection called the Pistoles de Marie Antoinette – one of the most famed chocolate specialties of Debauve & Gallais worldwide.

British accessible luxury brand L.K.Bennett has opened its first store in Abu Dhabi at the Marina Mall. Spread over 1,864 square feet, the store is the brand’s third in the region and part of its larger expansion plans for the UAE and Kuwait markets.

Contemporary UK jewellery brand Tateossian has introduced a limited-edition range of rare and unusual stone and sterling silver cufflinks. The perfect addition to any gentleman’s wardrobe, there are only 25 pieces available of each pair making these accessories a one-of-a-kind exclusive item. In addition, foreign and rare gemstones stones – such as meteorite, brain coral and dinosaur bone – have been used giving each pair of cufflinks a distinct and unique style.

India’s most renowned celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor has opened his third restaurant in Dubai – Signature at the recently launched Melia Hotel.The chef, who is also an entrepreneur, author and TV personality, operates Options in the World Trade Center and Khazana in Al Nasr Leisureland in Oud Metha. What will a third restaurant bring to Kapoor or to Dubai, we might ask? It is nevertheless the first Signature restaurant opened by the chef anywhere in the world and in that sense promises to hold something special for guests – something exclusive and inherently Indian.

Marco Pierre White’s latest UAE restaurant offers cutting-edge British fare in a sophisticated and sleek ambiance. While the address, located out in Port Rashid within the recently opened Melia Hotel, is a bit of a far spot, the alluring decor and top-notch cuisine makes this place a real culinary catch.

Dubai is full of luxurious shopping malls featuring the best fashion labels. But for the discerning designer shopper who wants to go off the beaten track to buy something trendy and specially crafted by an established or emerging designer, then hit the fashion boutiques. With fun and interesting accessories and the most avant-garde ready-to-wear items, these boutiques will dress you at your best.

Stepping inside the B/Attitude Spa’s decadent oriental interior is like traveling to the Far East. Dim lighting, antique decor and the fervent smell of eastern scents entice and intrigue. I’m provided with a refreshing shot of avocado smoothie and a lovely scented buttercup hand towel and then led away to my treatment room.

If you’re yearning to keep refreshed and rejuvenated during Dubai’s hottest months, try a healthy solution instead of the carbonated drink you’d normally pick up on the run. The ALO range comes in different flavors, is low in sugar and contain natural pieces of aloe vera.