"Mauzan" in Arabic means "rare pearl." It is the name Emirati designer Rafia Helal bin Drai chose for her boutique housing her creations of elegant abayas. Graceful silhouettes, refined lines and colors using fabric sourced from France and Italy give form to her creations and have established her brand as a truly rare pearl of the desert.

Renowned Lebanese designer Reem Acra will launch a capsule collection of exclusive apparel and accessories specially curated for the Shopbop.com customer.

Dubai's multi-award winning steakhouse has a new look. A frequent visitor to the restaurant, the refurbishment of The Rib Room is stunning and effectively brings out the class and sophistication of this much-loved Dubai steakhouse.

Located on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah is a magnificent palatial structure which pays tribute to the stunning beauty of the ancient palaces of the Ottoman Empire. Within the opulent and ornately decorated structure of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the Talise Ottoman Spa, a special place which invites guests to the luxuries of an authentic Turkish spa and hammam.

According to Forbes.com, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is now richer than the founders of Google. Earlier this week, publicly-traded closed-end mutual fund GSV Capital bought 225,000 shares of Facebook at an average price of $29.28 per share for a total valuation of $70 billion.

This Saturday, esteemed restaurateur Alex Duff and hospitality publicist Steve Kasuba will open a chic après beach bar on the Napeague stretch between Amagansett and Montauk. This cozy but fun hotspot is an ode to the beach and the Hamptons way of life.

Danish design company Bang & Olufsen makes a slew of lust worthy goods and gadgetry, the latest of which is their inaugural 3D TV – also one of the most expensive sets ever made. The sleek BeoVision 4-85 is host to an 85-inch plasma screen, an array of high-tech features, innovative motorized stand, a host of customization and programming options, and a price tag of £100,000 (about $160,742).

Christian Louboutin introduces their latest U.S. boutique, which opened its doors in Las Vegas on June 30th, 2011. The new store is located inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and marks the second location for the French luxury label in fabulous “Sin City”.

The new romantic comedy, Larry Crowne starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts is scheduled to produce more than a few laughs at it's screening this Monday, July 11th. In hopes of raising money for UNICEF, the Coldwell Banker Community Foudation amongst other charitable foundations, the Coldwell Banker Community Foundation will be hosting their first annual movie screening.

San Francisco burger aficionados have something scrumptious to look forward to this summer. Foodie burger favorite Umami Burger is taking over the Union Street spot formerly occupied by Jovino. According to Grub Street, owner Adam Fleischman completed escrow for the prime location early on Thursday, June 30. After rumored negotiations for another space didn’t quite work out, the celebrated eatery is slated to open – after a fresh Umami-style makeover – this September.

The sporting event that epitomizes a quintessential summer afternoon in the Hamptons will return with the 15th Anniversary Season of Bridgehampton Polo. Set to take place at Two Trees Farm for six consecutive Saturdays from July 23rd through August 27th, five hundred Hamptons tastemakers will be invited to sip on fine bubbly and mingle in the new, exclusive Blue Star Jets VIP Tent while taking in the thrills of high goal polo action on the CIRCA Championship Field.

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An array of amazing objects travel across auction blocks the world over, but some are capable of generating extraordinary amounts of both interest and the willingness to yield a very hefty winning bid. The globe’s ultra-wealthy have acquired such goods, and consequently get the bragging rights to winning some of recent history’s most expensive auctions.

For the weekend of July 14, the vibrant and exciting art scene of the Hamptons is adding to its repertoire 35 leading galleries in the U.S. and internationally to benefit the East End’s rich philanthropic heritage.

Enter £10, tucked into the heart of Beverly Hills. The warm, rich decor of this secluded hideaway creates an ambiance that pairs perfectly with the smokey, wooded taste of Scotland's favorite scotch—available by the glass or the bottle.

The new Bhakti yoga and healing arts complex, wellNEST Studio, has recently opened its doors in the charming village of Sag Harbor. This new escape-spot is an expansion of the wellNEST boutique, which offers every eco-friendly, holistic necessity you could ever dream of—in addition to a bounty of fine organic foods and vitamins. Originators of […]

Come celebrate the oldest team sport at a private polo match and cocktail reception. All event proceeds will benefit Rally for Kids with Cancer. Saturday, July 2,2011/ 4pm-7pm/ at Private Polo Field, 1150 Deerfield Rd. Watermill,NY Featuring Luxury & Lifestyle Brands: Kipton Art, BlueStar Jets, Ferrari,The Teaologist, Quintessentially, Alacran Tequila, FIJi Water, Bio Supplements, Voli light vodka,VitaCoco, Crumbs Bakeshop,Rustic Roots, and Sant’Arturo Wine