We catch up with London College of Fashion tutor, Sharon Hughes, during her last visit to Dubai to learn about her impressions of the Middle Eastern fashion industry and what is needed for the region's fashion education.

On Friday night, 1 OAK at the Mirage at the reality star Brody Jenner and William Lifestyle for a DJ set.

Mall of the Emirates' `World of Fashion 2014' officially opened with an impressive show by Harvey Nichols, with the international luxury lifestyle brand giving spectators a glimpse of the fashion essentials that everyone needs every season. The night culminated with models rocking the pieces with 28 looks from high street brands and local designers.

Kim Kardashian West celebrated her 34th birthday at Tao at the Venetian on Friday with friends, family and husband Kanye West.

The San Francisco Giants have the city abuzz with World Series fever. However, Bruce Bochy and his boys weren't the only talk of the town this past week. We toasted the Shanti Project at its 40th anniversary dinner and the Ronald McDonald House turning 40. The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show got underway with an elegant preview gala and This Old Bag enjoyed another successful edition. Down in Menlo Park, there were oohs and aahs at the grand opening of the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry and Timepiece Boutique. Read on for more details of these haute events as we look back at the week that was.

Held this Wednesday, 22 October at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the Christie's watch sale made a record total of $3,316,625 (AED12,181,963) and, with 152 lots, was the largest ever held in this category in the Middle East.

Michael Shikany, chef and owner of SHIKANY in Wynwood dishes on his kitchen essentials and cooking eight to 20 courses

The word "Rockefeller" implies glamour, riches, and a bygone era. While that isn't exactly what you'll find at The Rockefeller, a New York style gastropub by the beach, you will thoroughly enjoy your experience here.

Industrial designer Karim Rashid—known for his use of shockingly vivid colors (mostly pink)—shows off his stylish and polychromatic pad in Hell’s Kitchen.

Grammy-nominated musician/actor Joe Jonas made his Las Vegas deejay debut inside Foxtail Nightclub at SLS Las Vegas on Monday night.

Arabian painter and designer Mashael Al Athel debuts her female of Arabia show during Art Basel 2014 at SELECT art fair December 2-7.

Dinex Group's wine director Daniel Johnnes talks professional life with Daniel Boulud, managing 14 wine programs and his current obsession.